Are there counterspell rules in DnD3.X?

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Pat Ludwig · Accepted Answer · 2010-10-15 15:44:44Z

Yes,

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To counterspell you must:

Ready an action to counterspell a specific target
Make a spellcraft check of DC15 + spell level as a free action to identify the spell
Cast the identical spell to counter it
Metamagic effects are not considered (you can counter an enlarged fireball with a normal fireball)
Some spells are specifically made to counter other spells as per the spell description (example Enlarge Person/Reduce Person)
Dispel Magic can also be used to counter spells. In this case you do not need to make a spellcraft check, but you do need a dispel check.
A Ring of Counterspells can be used to counter one specific spell cast upon the wearer. It requires no readying, or even knowledge of the spell by the wearer.

There's an important first step that's omitted here; you must select your opponent by readying an action.
Jadasc is definitely right, also you may want to describe the spellcraft check and it's level limits. Also you might want to mention the Ring of Counterspell.
@Jadasc, @CRoss - Thanks for the comments, I've accommodated both.
There's also the Improved Counterspell feat which lets you counter a spell with any spell from the same school, as long as it is of higher level.

Jadasc · Answer 2 · 2010-10-15 15:28:17Z

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Yes. You can find them on page 170 of the Player's Handbook 3.5.

answered Oct 15 '10 at 15:28

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