Dispel Magic Counterspelling + Destructive Dispel


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If I successfully counterspell a spell using Dispel Magic, would Destructive Dispel trigger? The wording only specifies a 'targeted dispel check', and while that term is used to describe targeting an existing spell effect, when using Dispel Magic to counterspell it does say that the spell targets a spellcaster. So while it isn't the 'targeted dispel check' outlined in the spell description, it is a dispel check with a target. A similar feat (Dispel Synergy) specifies dispelling ongoing magical effects, which Destructive Dispel does not.


It doesn't work. Dispel Magic divides itself into two uses (1) targeted dispel and (2) counterspell. The fact that the counterspell language says it "targets a spell caster" doesn't make it count for both category (1) and (2). Destructive Dispel only works with category (1).

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