Would an aboleth's Phantasmal Force lair action be affected by Counterspell, Dispel Magic, and/or Slow?












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I was rummaging through some information on the Monster Manual and came across Aboleths. In particular, one of its lair actions says, "The Aboleth casts Phantasmal Force on any number of creatures within 60 feet of it in line of sight..." and the thought occurred to me.



Does this mean that that particular lair action is subject to Counterspell, Dispel Magic, and would also be affected by Slow? I have been looking everywhere for discussion on this.










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I was rummaging through some information on the Monster Manual and came across Aboleths. In particular, one of its lair actions says, "The Aboleth casts Phantasmal Force on any number of creatures within 60 feet of it in line of sight..." and the thought occurred to me.



Does this mean that that particular lair action is subject to Counterspell, Dispel Magic, and would also be affected by Slow? I have been looking everywhere for discussion on this.










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I was rummaging through some information on the Monster Manual and came across Aboleths. In particular, one of its lair actions says, "The Aboleth casts Phantasmal Force on any number of creatures within 60 feet of it in line of sight..." and the thought occurred to me.



Does this mean that that particular lair action is subject to Counterspell, Dispel Magic, and would also be affected by Slow? I have been looking everywhere for discussion on this.










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I was rummaging through some information on the Monster Manual and came across Aboleths. In particular, one of its lair actions says, "The Aboleth casts Phantasmal Force on any number of creatures within 60 feet of it in line of sight..." and the thought occurred to me.



Does this mean that that particular lair action is subject to Counterspell, Dispel Magic, and would also be affected by Slow? I have been looking everywhere for discussion on this.







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Cannot be counterspelled



Counterspell description says




Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you take when you see a creature within 60 feet of you casting a spell




The lair action description says




The Aboleth casts phantasmal force (no components required) on any number of creatures it can see within 60 feet of it.




The Aboleth is casting a spell, so it could be counterspelled if you could see the Aboleth casting the spell. However, you cannot see the Aboleth casting the spell, because this lair action specifically says no components required.




If a sorcerer casts a spell with only verbal or somatic components using Subtle Spell, can an opponent use counterspell against it?

If a spell that’s altered by Subtle Spell has no material component, then it’s impossible for anyone to perceive the spell being cast. So, since you can’t see the casting, counterspell is of no use. Sage Advice Compendium, pg. 5




Can be dispelled



Dispel magic is intended to break spells. Since phantasmal force cast using the lair action is indeed a spell, it can be dispelled by casting dispel magic on a creature affected by it. However, casting dispel magic on an affected creature only ends the spell on that creature. Phantasmal force affecting other creatures is not affected.




Dispel magic has a particular purpose: to break other spells. Sage Advice Compendium, pg. 14




Is subject to slow



The slow description says




If the creature attempts to cast a spell with a casting time of 1 action, roll a d20. On an 11 or higher, the spell doesn't take effect until the creature's next turn, and the creature must use its action on that turn to complete the spell. If it can't, the spell is wasted.




Aboleth attempts to cast a spell? Check. Phantasmal force casting time is 1 action? Check. Roll d20 and follow the description of slow. Note that Aboleth uses its action on its next turn, not next lair action "turn", to complete the spell.






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    Cannot be counterspelled



    Counterspell description says




    Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you take when you see a creature within 60 feet of you casting a spell




    The lair action description says




    The Aboleth casts phantasmal force (no components required) on any number of creatures it can see within 60 feet of it.




    The Aboleth is casting a spell, so it could be counterspelled if you could see the Aboleth casting the spell. However, you cannot see the Aboleth casting the spell, because this lair action specifically says no components required.




    If a sorcerer casts a spell with only verbal or somatic components using Subtle Spell, can an opponent use counterspell against it?

    If a spell that’s altered by Subtle Spell has no material component, then it’s impossible for anyone to perceive the spell being cast. So, since you can’t see the casting, counterspell is of no use. Sage Advice Compendium, pg. 5




    Can be dispelled



    Dispel magic is intended to break spells. Since phantasmal force cast using the lair action is indeed a spell, it can be dispelled by casting dispel magic on a creature affected by it. However, casting dispel magic on an affected creature only ends the spell on that creature. Phantasmal force affecting other creatures is not affected.




    Dispel magic has a particular purpose: to break other spells. Sage Advice Compendium, pg. 14




    Is subject to slow



    The slow description says




    If the creature attempts to cast a spell with a casting time of 1 action, roll a d20. On an 11 or higher, the spell doesn't take effect until the creature's next turn, and the creature must use its action on that turn to complete the spell. If it can't, the spell is wasted.




    Aboleth attempts to cast a spell? Check. Phantasmal force casting time is 1 action? Check. Roll d20 and follow the description of slow. Note that Aboleth uses its action on its next turn, not next lair action "turn", to complete the spell.






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      Cannot be counterspelled



      Counterspell description says




      Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you take when you see a creature within 60 feet of you casting a spell




      The lair action description says




      The Aboleth casts phantasmal force (no components required) on any number of creatures it can see within 60 feet of it.




      The Aboleth is casting a spell, so it could be counterspelled if you could see the Aboleth casting the spell. However, you cannot see the Aboleth casting the spell, because this lair action specifically says no components required.




      If a sorcerer casts a spell with only verbal or somatic components using Subtle Spell, can an opponent use counterspell against it?

      If a spell that’s altered by Subtle Spell has no material component, then it’s impossible for anyone to perceive the spell being cast. So, since you can’t see the casting, counterspell is of no use. Sage Advice Compendium, pg. 5




      Can be dispelled



      Dispel magic is intended to break spells. Since phantasmal force cast using the lair action is indeed a spell, it can be dispelled by casting dispel magic on a creature affected by it. However, casting dispel magic on an affected creature only ends the spell on that creature. Phantasmal force affecting other creatures is not affected.




      Dispel magic has a particular purpose: to break other spells. Sage Advice Compendium, pg. 14




      Is subject to slow



      The slow description says




      If the creature attempts to cast a spell with a casting time of 1 action, roll a d20. On an 11 or higher, the spell doesn't take effect until the creature's next turn, and the creature must use its action on that turn to complete the spell. If it can't, the spell is wasted.




      Aboleth attempts to cast a spell? Check. Phantasmal force casting time is 1 action? Check. Roll d20 and follow the description of slow. Note that Aboleth uses its action on its next turn, not next lair action "turn", to complete the spell.






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        Cannot be counterspelled



        Counterspell description says




        Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you take when you see a creature within 60 feet of you casting a spell




        The lair action description says




        The Aboleth casts phantasmal force (no components required) on any number of creatures it can see within 60 feet of it.




        The Aboleth is casting a spell, so it could be counterspelled if you could see the Aboleth casting the spell. However, you cannot see the Aboleth casting the spell, because this lair action specifically says no components required.




        If a sorcerer casts a spell with only verbal or somatic components using Subtle Spell, can an opponent use counterspell against it?

        If a spell that’s altered by Subtle Spell has no material component, then it’s impossible for anyone to perceive the spell being cast. So, since you can’t see the casting, counterspell is of no use. Sage Advice Compendium, pg. 5




        Can be dispelled



        Dispel magic is intended to break spells. Since phantasmal force cast using the lair action is indeed a spell, it can be dispelled by casting dispel magic on a creature affected by it. However, casting dispel magic on an affected creature only ends the spell on that creature. Phantasmal force affecting other creatures is not affected.




        Dispel magic has a particular purpose: to break other spells. Sage Advice Compendium, pg. 14




        Is subject to slow



        The slow description says




        If the creature attempts to cast a spell with a casting time of 1 action, roll a d20. On an 11 or higher, the spell doesn't take effect until the creature's next turn, and the creature must use its action on that turn to complete the spell. If it can't, the spell is wasted.




        Aboleth attempts to cast a spell? Check. Phantasmal force casting time is 1 action? Check. Roll d20 and follow the description of slow. Note that Aboleth uses its action on its next turn, not next lair action "turn", to complete the spell.






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        Cannot be counterspelled



        Counterspell description says




        Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you take when you see a creature within 60 feet of you casting a spell




        The lair action description says




        The Aboleth casts phantasmal force (no components required) on any number of creatures it can see within 60 feet of it.




        The Aboleth is casting a spell, so it could be counterspelled if you could see the Aboleth casting the spell. However, you cannot see the Aboleth casting the spell, because this lair action specifically says no components required.




        If a sorcerer casts a spell with only verbal or somatic components using Subtle Spell, can an opponent use counterspell against it?

        If a spell that’s altered by Subtle Spell has no material component, then it’s impossible for anyone to perceive the spell being cast. So, since you can’t see the casting, counterspell is of no use. Sage Advice Compendium, pg. 5




        Can be dispelled



        Dispel magic is intended to break spells. Since phantasmal force cast using the lair action is indeed a spell, it can be dispelled by casting dispel magic on a creature affected by it. However, casting dispel magic on an affected creature only ends the spell on that creature. Phantasmal force affecting other creatures is not affected.




        Dispel magic has a particular purpose: to break other spells. Sage Advice Compendium, pg. 14




        Is subject to slow



        The slow description says




        If the creature attempts to cast a spell with a casting time of 1 action, roll a d20. On an 11 or higher, the spell doesn't take effect until the creature's next turn, and the creature must use its action on that turn to complete the spell. If it can't, the spell is wasted.




        Aboleth attempts to cast a spell? Check. Phantasmal force casting time is 1 action? Check. Roll d20 and follow the description of slow. Note that Aboleth uses its action on its next turn, not next lair action "turn", to complete the spell.







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