{
  "entry": "spells",
  "name": "counterspell",
  "level": 3,
  "type": "abjuration",
  "classes": [
    "sorcerer",
    "warlock",
    "wizard"
  ],
  "casting_time": "1 reaction, which you take when you see a creature within 60 feet of you casting a spell",
  "range": "60 feet",
  "components": "S",
  "duration": "Instantaneous",
  "text": "You attempt to interrupt a creature in the process of casting a spell. If the creature is casting a spell of 3rd level or lower, its spell fails and has no effect. If it is casting a spell of 4th level or higher, make an ability check using your spellcasting ability. The DC equals 10 + the spell's level. On a success, the creature's spell fails and has no effect. \n\n**At Higher Levels.** When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the interrupted spell has no effect if its level is less than or equal to the level of the spell slot you used."
}