Can you cast a spell and counterspell on the same turn?

Yes, the only restriction on spellcasting on a turn is that if you use a Bonus Action to cast a spell you then cannot cast another unless it is a cantrip on your turn.
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Can you counterspell and spell on the same turn?

Yes, you can cast counterspell while casting another spell, as long you obey all other rules of spellcasting.
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Does counterspell stop a spell from being cast?

The casting still happens; the spell just has no effect. Having your spell countered doesn't let you bypass the bonus action spell rule (which, to be clear, doesn't technically limit you to one leveled spell per turn.)
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Can you counterspell after casting a spell 5e?

You may counterspell on your turn, as long as you have not already cast another spell with a casting time of 1 Bonus Action. The rule you quote that you say is a contradiction is the "Bonus Action" spell rule. The full rule is: A spell cast with a bonus action is especially swift.
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Can I cast a reaction spell and an action spell in the same turn?

You can't cast another spell during the same turn, except for a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action. There are no other restrictions on casting multiple spells in the same turn. If you cast a spell as your action, it doesn't restrict your ability to cast a reaction spell.
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Can You Cast More than One Spell Per Round? | Um... Actually

Can you cast two spells in one turn if one is a bonus action?

To explain: the actual rule is that if you cast a spell as a bonus action, the only other spells you can cast that turn are cantrips with a cast time of one action. So if you quicken a spell, you can get two spells cast, one of which has to be a one-action cantrip, which eldritch blast is.
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Can you use a spell as an action and reaction?

Readying an action to cast a spell happens on your turn. However, casting a reaction spell like Shield or Absorb Element happens on someone else's turn. You could do both on the same round.
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Can you cast fireball and counterspell in the same turn?

You sure can! Here's a common way for it to happen: Cornelius the wizard is casting fireball on his turn, and his foe casts counterspell on him. Cornelius has counterspell prepared, so he uses his reaction to cast it and break his foe's counter- spell before it can stop fireball.
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Does counterspell make you lose a spell slot?

You'll lose a spell slot if you get Counterspelled.

Because Counterspell interrupts a spell in the process of being cast, the spell slot used to start casting that spell gets consumed even if the spell is canceled from a Counterspell.
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Can you cast counterspell as a reaction?

Player 2 can then cast Counterspell using their reaction based on the knowledge given by player 1. Which may be the specifics of the spell and which level it's being cast at - or might be nothing, if they failed their arcana check.
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What happens if you counter a counterspell?

You can't counter Counterspell on your own turn by using your Reaction to cast Counterspell. You CAN use your reaction to cast Counterspell, but you will lose the original spell you were casting and the result would be the same. The only difference being that you wasted 2 spell slots instead of one.
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Can counterspell stop a cantrip?

You can't counterspell a cantrip. Spell Immunity works, if you really want to protect someone against a cantrip. You could use Clever Counterspell to counter a Cantrip by expending an appropriate non Cantrip Spell of an appropriate Level.
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Can you counterspell a healing spell?

I've counterspelled healing, and been counterspelled when healing. It's a legitimate strategy and it should be done it if it makes sense. I often joke and call it a warcrime, but it shouldn't create anger within a game if it happens.
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What is the counterspell rule?

You attempt to interrupt a creature in the process of casting a spell. If the creature is casting a spell of 3rd level or lower, its spell fails and has no effect. If it is casting a spell of 4th level or higher, make an ability check using your spellcasting ability.
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Can you counterspell twice?

each can only cast Counterspell once a round. It requires a Reaction action to cast and you only get one of those per round. That being said, more than one Counterspell can be cast per round. If you have 7 people each able to normally cast Counterspell, you could potentially have 7 castings of Counterspell that round.
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Can you twin spell counterspell?

Yes. You can Twin Counterspell. 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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Should I take counterspell or dispel magic?

While both spells have similar effects, they are used in completely different situations. Counterspell is used to save your or your allies ass(es) from instantaneous spells, while dispel magic is better at removing longer durations spells or magical traps and is mainly used out of combat.
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How do I make Counterspell better?

That said, here are some changes you can make to Counterspell to help it contribute to storytelling: ---- A) Remove the auto success part of Counterspell and have the counter always roll. ---- B) Or, have both Caster and Counter roll, adding their proficiency bonus and ability modifier.
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Can you counterspell a spell?

Yes it is absolutely possible. Counterspell only requires a Somatic component. If you're using one hand for one spell - then you would need both hands free rather than just one (and some DM's even waive that).
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Can you cast two cantrips in one turn?

Well, yes. You can't cast two spells of 1st-level or higher in the same turn, but you can cast as many cantrips as you have actions for. If you cast a spell of 1st-level or higher - or a cantrip - as a bonus action, you can still cast a cantrip as your action.
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Can you cast hex and Eldritch blast on the same turn?

Eldritch Blast is a cantrip that uses your Action. Because it is a cantrip, it does not limit the use of other spells in the same round. However, because it uses your Action, you will only be able to use spells that require a Bonus Action to cast. (such as Hex).
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How many times can you cast Counterspell?

You can still cast a spell as an action as well but it must be a cantrip. Counterspell is a reaction. You have one reaction per round. You have an action, a bonus action, and a reaction per round.
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Can you cast cantrips as a bonus action?

The use of a cantrip costs an action; specifically, the “Cast a Spell” action. They can be cast as bonus actions through the Sorcerer's Metamagic (Quickened Spell), and as reactions through the War Caster Feat, but beyond those bounds cantrips always cost an action to cast.
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Can you cast a spell with a held action?

Yes, you most certainly can cast a reaction spell (or attack of opportunity) with your reaction, dropping the held action. However, dropping the held action causes the spell slot (or use of channel divinity or charge of a magic item) to be lost, even though the effect didn't go through.
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Can you cast reactions on your turn?

A reaction is an instant response to a trigger of some kind, which can occur on your turn or on someone else's. The opportunity attack is the most common type of reaction. When you take a reaction, you can't take another one until the start of your next turn.
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