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[Thomas Rainsborough]

Yes, he only needs to see it. He doesn't need to see it casting. Subtle spell has not impact on his counterspell

Actually, no. The spell Counterspell has never worked against Subtle Spell, and the wording for Vecna's version is the same to Counterspell.
The English language is wonderful in many ways, but sometimes, I wish it only had one way to say something.

Counterspell: Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you take when you see a creature within 60 feet of you casting a spell
Dread Counterspell: Vecna utters a dread word to interrupt a creature he can see that is casting a spell.

 

[Mort]

Actually, no. The spell Counterspell has never worked against Subtle Spell, and the wording for Vecna's version is the same to Counterspell.
The English language is wonderful in many ways, but sometimes, I wish it only had one way to say something.

Counterspell: Casting Time: 1 reaction, which you take when you see a creature within 60 feet of you casting a spell
Dread Counterspell: Vecna utters a dread word to interrupt a creature he can see that is casting a spell.

Vecna's is different - that's the point.

It doesn't have the range requirement AND it doesn't require he know a spell is being cast.

 

[GMforPowergamers]

Vecna's is different - that's the point.

It doesn't have the range requirement AND it doesn't require he know a spell is being cast.

the range thing is a BIG one... imagine a wizard moving to 75ft away to avoid counter spell and STILL gets hit...

 

[Mort]

the range thing is a BIG one... imagine a wizard moving to 75ft away to avoid counter spell and STILL gets hit...

Right 60' is a fairly large limitation for counterspell because many spells have ranges well beyond that. Eliminating the range requirement is big.

 

[Thomas Rainsborough]

Vecna's is different - that's the point.

It doesn't have the range requirement AND it doesn't require he know a spell is being cast.

The range part I am not arguing. What I am arguing is that when the English is parsed correctly, the actual spell Counterspell and the writeup for Venca mean precisely the same thing.

 

[Shardstone]

The range part I am not arguing. What I am arguing is that when the English is parsed correctly, the actual spell Counterspell and the writeup for Venca mean precisely the same thing.

The difference is automatically identifies any spell that is cast. It says that Vecna is able to ascertain the spellcaster's ability as well. He has a special kind of non-defined site that specifically allows him to understand any magic that is cast as it is cast.

 

[Thomas Rainsborough]

The difference is automatically identifies any spell that is cast. It says that Vecna is able to ascertain the spellcaster's ability as well. He has a special kind of non-defined site that specifically allows him to understand any magic that is cast as it is cast.

He has Truesight per the block. Nowhere in the block does he have some special sight to do what you are describing. Now, SHOULD he? Yes, of course. But per the block, the language is clear. This has the same trigger conditions as Counterspell.

 

[kapars]

And it is instantly counterspelled. Full 80 hp healing.

I don't see it. Vecna can reliably punish Igg with 116 DPR (68 with her save, though she is not proficient in it she does have advantage on the save and LR). While Vecna has resistance to most of her attacks, has proficiency in the saves she targets, 5 LR, more hit points, and can reliably regenerate 80 hp/ round. Since Igg can only reliably inflict about 36 DPR against Vecna, she is not going to be able to get through his regeneration on a pure damage basis. What could be an issue for Vecna is her add on abilities / conditions. However, Vecna has good saves versus her actions (needs to roll a 10 at worst) and has 5 auto saves in his pocket. I actually think Vecna destroys Igg in a 1 v 1. She is not built for that fight. The one wild card is wish.

I confused his immunities and didn’t see the resistances, my bad. Chill Touch I meant in the context of subtle spell, quickened spell suggested earlier up.

 

[Reynard]

The range part I am not arguing. What I am arguing is that when the English is parsed correctly, the actual spell Counterspell and the writeup for Venca mean precisely the same thing.

I disagree. They are different abilities so you read them independently. Dread Counterspell is an ability that very clearly states what it does and is not dependent on the counterspell spell in any way.

 

[Shardstone]

He has Truesight per the block. Nowhere in the block does he have some special sight to do what you are describing. Now, SHOULD he? Yes, of course. But per the block, the language is clear. This has the same trigger conditions as Counterspell.

This is from the Vecna adventure. I agree it should be in the block.