Hmmm can Counterspell stop an innate casting of a spell? #dnd5e this could be bad for our heroes…. So long as it is the casting of a spell, I believe yes
— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 3, 2017
Can Counterspell stop an innate casting of a spell?
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