Can you cast a cantrip as a 1st level spell?

Cantrips—simple but powerful spells that characters can cast almost by rote—are level 0. The higher a spell's level, the higher level a spellcaster must be to use that spell.
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Can you cast a cantrip as a leveled spell?

Só you can cast a bonus action spell (leveled or not) and then cast a cantrip with your action. But you cannot cast a bonus action spell and then use your action or reaction to cast a leveled spell (even if your bonus action spell was a cantrip).
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What are the rules for cantrips?

they work the same way spells do, just without requiring preparation or spell slots. they can be cast every turn without limit so long as you have the components required. leveled spells differ in that they require spell slots of the appropriate level to cast.
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Can you cast a level 1 spell with a level 2 spell slot?

Whilst a lower tier spell slot doesn't have enough energy to cast a higher level spell, you can always cast a lower tier spell using a higher level slot. Spells usually become stronger if you “upcast” them by using a more powerful spell slot than the minimum required.
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Can I cast a cantrip as a bonus action?

Bonus action spells are great because they let spellcasters cast two spells in one round. In a Dungeons & Dragons rule that many players get wrong, characters are allowed one spell and one cantrip to be cast in a turn so long as one is a bonus action.
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D&D Spellcasting Explained | Part 1

When can you cast cantrips?

Cantrips—simple but powerful spells that characters can cast almost by rote—are level 0. The higher a spell's level, the higher level a spellcaster must be to use that spell. Spell level and character level don't correspond directly.
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Can I cast two cantrips?

There is a limit for bonus action spells that if you cast one (regardless of level, including a cantrip), that you can't cast another spell on your turn, except a cantrip. That means no 1 action spells or (in a very rare case), a reaction spell during your turn. You also only get 1 reaction in a round.
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Does a failed spell still use a spell slot?

The failed spell's associated spell slot or use per day is considered to be used. This is in contrast to some conditions that prohibit the casting of spells. For example, a silenced character cannot even attempt to cast a spell with a verbal component, so a spell slot is not consumed.
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Can Shield be upcast?

You can upcast shield using a higher level spell slot. The spell behaves the same way no matter what level spell you cast it as.
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What is the most damaging level 2 spell?

10 Aganazzar's Scorcher. In a confined area like a hallway, this is perhaps the best damage-dealing second level spell. Aganazzar's Scorcher is basically a flamethrower that extends 30' from the caster for one turn; previous editions had this effect last two turns (but one is actually better).
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Can you infinitely use cantrips?

Cantrips are spells that don't use slots and can be cast an infinite number of times without depleting resources.
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What is the best cantrip in D&D?

Cantrips are an early mechanic you'll want to master, and we've highlighted the best ones here.
  • 8 Thaumaturgy.
  • 7 Shocking Grasp.
  • 6 Light.
  • 5 Message.
  • 4 Eldritch Blast.
  • 3 Mage Hand.
  • 2 Minor Illusion.
  • 1 Guidance.
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Do cantrips count against spell slots?

No, if by “count” you mean “count against your # of prepared spells/spells known”. Spells granted from a background or racial feature are typically cantrips or spells you can cast a certain number of times per day. These are separate from any other source of spells you may gain.
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Can you counterspell a cantrip?

Can you counterspell cantrips? Yes. Cantrips are considered level 0, which is automatically counterspelled.
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Can you twin spell a cantrip?

Twinned Spell

When you cast a spell that targets only one creature and doesn't have a range of self, you can spend a number of sorcery points equal to the spell's level to target a second creature in range with the same spell (1 sorcery point if the spell is a cantrip).
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Can you cast a spell and a cantrip in one round?

You can't cast another spell during the same turn, except for a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action." So - IF you cast ANY spell as a bonus action (remember that cantrips are also spells) then the only spells that can be cast with your action during the same turn are cantrips with a casting time of one action.
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Can you have two shields in D&D?

In 5e, you can surely carry 2 shields. You cannot gain an AC bonus from both, however. The armour section in the PHB on page 144, under the 'Shields' subheading states this: “You can benefit from only one shield at a time.”
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Can you cast shield twice?

[Original question: Can a Wizard get two reactions (Shield Spell and Counterspell) both cast in the same round in Dungeons & Dragons?] No. A character only gets one reaction per round.
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Can you cast shield while dual wielding?

Yes. The Warcaster feat states, “… You can perform the somatic components of spells even when you have weapons or a shield in one or both hands.” Notice that the word 'weapons' is plural, and the feat states “both hands”.
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Does a counterspelled spell use a spell slot?

Does a countered spell cost a spell slot in D&D 5E? My interpretation of the rules is that yes, it does. The caster has still “cast” the spell, and casting uses the spell slot. It doesn't matter that the spell fails - it was still cast - the effects just didn't happen.
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Can wizards regain spell slots?

Once per day when you finish a short rest, you can choose expended spell slots to recover. The spell slots can have a combined level that is equal to or less than half your wizard level (rounded up), and none of the slots can be 6th level or higher.
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Which class gives the most spell slots?

Wizard; no limit to number of spells known, largest spell list of full casters, greatest range of versatility, can cast the most spells in a day (as long as it's a ritual and in their book they can cast it without expending a spell slot), can learn additional spells any time not just at level up (as long as the gold ...
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Can you cast cantrips infinitely?

Cantrip: A type of spell in Dungeons & Dragons that is relatively low-powered but can be cast without using up a spell slot. Cantrips can be cast an unlimited number of times per day.
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Can you quicken a cantrip and cast a cantrip?

Yes. Nothing requiring you to do it in either order. I know that the quickened metamagic allows you to cast a spell with a cast time of one action as a bonus action, then cast a cantrip with a cast time of one action.
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Can a cantrip be cast as a bonus action?

Only problem is that it is not that many good bonus action cantrips. But if you know one, or have acess to quicken metamagic it is definently an option. Yes, you can cast a cantrip as a bonus action and also cast a different cantrip as your action in Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition.
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