D&D 5E Attacks of Opportunity

[Gwaihir]

So Ive read through the rules but havent yet had a chance to play. (We're finishing up a 3.5 campaign) As I read the rules, its now OK to cast spells while within melee reach of an opponent without generating an attack of opportunity. Is this correct?

Thanks
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[ExploderWizard]

The only thing that triggers an attack of opportunity is leaving a creature's reach without taking the disengage action. Ranged attacks, including spells, which require a hit roll are at disadvantage when there is an adjacent enemy.

 

[CapnZapp]

More pertinent answer:

No, for the majority of spells there are no drawbacks or penalties in casting them adjacent to foes.


(ExploderWizard isn't wrong. I just think it's unnecessarily difficult to extract a simple yes or no from it

 

[Gwaihir]

Thanks!