When the Sorcerers use Subtle Spell can you avoid being effected by Counterspell if no materials are needed?

September 20, 2024Zoltar

@JeremyECrawford When the Sorcerers use the meta magic Subtle Spell can you avoid being effected by counterspell if no materials are needed?

— Michael Freeman (@mykesfree) February 2, 2016

Counterspell requires you to see a creature casting a spell. Nothing to perceive means no counter. #DnD https://t.co/EWAaA5N2dL

— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) February 3, 2016