Dispel Magic

  • Level & School
    3rd-level abjuration
  • Casting Time
    Action
  • Range
    120 feet
  • Components
    V, S
  • Duration
    Instantaneous
  • Classes
    Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

Choose one creature, object, or magical effect within range. Any ongoing spell of level 3 or lower on the target ends. For each ongoing spell of level 4 or higher on the target, make an ability check using your spellcasting ability (DC 10 plus that spell's level). On a successful check, the spell ends.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. You automatically end a spell on the target if the spell's level is equal to or less than the level of the spell slot you use.

Dispel Magic 5e 2024 vs. 2014 edition differences

The 2024 version states "ongoing spell" instead of just "spell," clarifying it affects active spells. It adds "ranger" to classes. The automatic end effect now applies to spells of level equal to or less than the spell slot level, removing the previous wording about "effects of a spell."