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There are several types of spells that say use the word "missile", most of then made of Force.
Can a monk dodge or deflect such missiles?
I could understand that it could be difficult to grab magical missiles and send them back to the sender (although it could be fun, something that a wizard probably does not generally expect...), but it seems to me that the idea of dodging such missiles seems plausible.
It depends on the spell.
Starting at 3rd level, you can use your reaction to deflect or catch the missile when you are hit by a ranged weapon attack.
So if someone uses a spell that involves hitting you with a ranged weapon attack, you'll be able to deflect it. For example, the Ranger spell Lightning Arrow.
On the other hand, spells involving ranged spell attacks are far more common, and you won't be able to deflect these. Ditto for spells that require you to make a saving throw, and for spells like Magic Missile that just hit you, no attack roll or saving throw required.
