Does casting a cantrip count as an action?

You can cast a spell as an action (a cantrip is a spell, and only a cantrip will work for the action here) and a cantrip as a bonus action. But as established, you can't cast a leveled spell with that action.
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Does using a cantrip count as an action?

Most spells including cantrips require your full action so in most circumstances you will have to choose between a circle spell or a cantrip. However there are certain spells that require a bonus action to cast and in these circumstances you can combine two spells into one turn giving your Penguin teeth!
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Is there a way to cast a cantrip as a bonus action?

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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Does casting a spell count as an action?

Technically, casting a spell is an action, bonus action, or reaction depending on the spells casting time. While spells may involve an attack, they are not cast as attacks (bladesinger extra attack as an exception). Extra attack requires the attack action and (usually, see above) does not interact with spells.
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Can you cast a cantrip as a hasted action?

No you cannot cast 2 cantrips because casting a cantrip falls under the Cast a Spell action which is not granted by the Haste spell. And you are correct in that the Haste Attack Action can only be used to make 1 weapon attack.
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What are the rules for casting cantrips?

Cantrips. A cantrip is a spell that can be cast at will, without using a spell slot and without being prepared in advance. Repeated practice has fixed the spell in the caster's mind and infused the caster with the magic needed to produce the effect over and over. A cantrip's spell level is 0.
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Can I cast 2 cantrips with haste?

The haste action says that if you use it to take the attack action, the only thing you can do is make a single weapon attack. Casting a cantrip is not a weapon attack and the rule of specific > general kicks in here and means that the cantrip replacement feature doesn't work with haste.
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Can I cast a spell as both an action and a bonus action?

It doesn't matter what level the bonus action spell, be it cantrip (level 0) or level 1 or higher, if you use your bonus action to cast a spell, you can only use your action to cast cantrips. This goes both ways; if you cast a levelled spell with your action, you can't then cast a bonus action spell of any level.
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Can you cast 2 spells in a turn 5e?

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 playing a token count as casting a spell?

No, creating a token is not the same thing as casting a spell. First, be sure to always go off of the Oracle wording, which for older cards will often be different than what is printed on the card.
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Can you cast two cantrips in one turn with action surge?

Action surge does allow a second action, so you can cast another spell * but you can't take a second bonus action so you can not cast another quicken spell.
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Can you cast Eldritch blast as a bonus action?

Its good to have, not really mandatory you can already cast Eldritch Blast as a bonus action for 5 rounds and that's without converting any spell slots. Cast hex or use your hexblade's curse, either works both have benefits. Cast whichever you didn't use the previous round between hex or hexblade's curse.
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Can you cantrip while raging?

You cannot cast spells as a barbarian while raging, this much we all know.
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Can you cast cantrips multiple times?

Cantrips can be cast an unlimited number of times per day. Cantrip: The simplest form of magic in D&D, these spells are often minor tricks or utilities that magic users have mastered to the point that they can cast them at will, without needing to rest or use a spell slot.
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Can I cast a cantrip and a bonus 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." 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 I cast a cantrip and a spell in the same turn?

Yes. You cannot cast two levelled spells during the same turn, like Cure Wounds (action) and Healing Word (Bonus action), but you can cast one levelled and one cantrip spell during the same turn.
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Can you counterspell a counterspell?

Can you counterspell a counterspell? Yes. This can be chained, so long as the casters involved haven't already used their reactions. You could potentially have a dozen spellcasters counterspelling each other in an epic battle to fight over an original spell being casted.
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Can you cast two bonus actions?

You cannot use more than one Bonus Action on a single turn, no matter how many feats you have that call for the use of a Bonus Action. If you have multiple feats that must use a bonus action to be put into play, you can only use one of those feats per turn.
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Can you use cantrips outside of combat?

You can only cast spells you've prepared, are cantrips, are class skills, or are part of equipment bonuses. So if the spell is none of those, you'll have to prepare them. This is standard in D&D. You can prepare spells at anytime out of combat.
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Can I use a reaction spell on my turn?

If a trigger occurs that would let you take a reaction on your turn, you can use that reaction, even if it is casting a spell and you've already cast an action spell on your turn.
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Can you cast two cantrips in one turn with quickened spell?

No. You cast a quickened levelled spell as a bonus action, and then ONLY a cantrip as a regular action.
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Can you cast a cantrip with a spell slot?

A cantrip is a spell that can be cast at will, without using a spell slot and without being prepared in advance. Repeated practice has fixed the spell in the caster's mind and infused the caster with the magic needed to produce the effect over and over. A cantrip's spell level is 0.
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Can you quicken 2 cantrips?

Quicken and similar effects do not allow for multiple casts of the spell, you cannot for example declarebthe spell casting as a sorcery and then quicken in response and cast it as an instant while it's already on the stack at sorcery speed.
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How does casting cantrips work in 5e?

Cantrips are a type of spell in Dungeons and Dragons (5th Edition) that can be cast an unlimited number of times per day, without expending a spell slot. They are typically lower-level spells that can be used repeatedly throughout the day, making them useful for combat, exploration, and other situations.
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