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Can you cast shield as a reaction 5e?
No. You get to wait to see if the attack would hit you.
Can you cast spells and shields on the same turn?
You can’t cast another spell during the same turn, except for a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action. There are no other restrictions on casting multiple spells in the same turn. If you cast a spell as your action, it doesn’t restrict your ability to cast a reaction spell.
Can you cast spells while holding a shield?
Strictly speaking, any caster can hold a shield and cast a spell, since the question phrasing doesn’t require the shield user also to be wielding a one-handed weapon.
Can you cast spells during Time Stop?
Time Stop was historically more powerful as the caster could cast offensive spells during the duration. The current version of Time Stop will cause the spell to end if action is taken against another creature.
Can I cast shield as a reaction?
The spell is a reaction to being hit by an attack or targeted by “magic missile.” It requires both verbal and somatic components, so if you can’t speak or have use of at least one of your hands, you can’t cast it.
Can you use shield as a reaction?
Shield cannot be used as a reaction to damage [snip] A creature that touches the elemental or hits it with a melee attack while within 5 feet of it takes 5 (1d10) fire damage [snip]…
Can I cast counterspell and another spell?
You can do it. Because of the only somatic component of Counterspell. Since counterspell is a reaction, the caster (the wizard in your case) can cast another spell (fireball) just after counterspell.
Can you counterspell after casting a bonus action spell?
You are correct, by the rules on PH 202, you cannot use Counterspell on the same turn that you cast a bonus action spell.
Can druids cast spells while holding a shield?
Yes. Only spells with a Somatic component require that you have a free hand.
Can I use two concentration spells at once?
There are no rules for letting you maintain concentration on two spells at once. There are features that can let you cast a spell without needing it to have concentration, some spells can let you avoid having to maintain concentration to sustain the spell if cast at higher levels (such as Major Image).
Can you stop time in DND 5e?
You briefly stop the flow of time for everyone but yourself. No time passes for other Creatures, while you take 1d4+1 turns in a row, during which you can use Actions and move as normal.