# Dispel Magic *3rd-level, Abjuration* - **Casting time:** 1 action - **Range:** 120 feet - **Components:** V, S - **Duration:** Instantaneous 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. **Classes**: [Bard](list-spells-classes-bard.md); [Bard](list-spells-classes-bard.md); [Cleric](list-spells-classes-cleric.md); [Cleric](list-spells-classes-cleric.md); [Druid](list-spells-classes-druid.md); [Druid](list-spells-classes-druid.md); [Paladin](list-spells-classes-paladin.md); [Paladin](list-spells-classes-paladin.md); [Ranger](list-spells-classes-ranger.md); [Sorcerer](list-spells-classes-sorcerer.md); [Sorcerer](list-spells-classes-sorcerer.md); [Warlock](list-spells-classes-warlock.md); [Warlock](list-spells-classes-warlock.md); [Wizard](list-spells-classes-wizard.md); [Wizard](list-spells-classes-wizard.md); [Wizard (Abjurer)](list-spells-classes-wizard-xphb-abjurer-xphb.md); [Rogue (Arcane Trickster)](list-spells-classes-rogue-xphb-arcane-trickster-xphb.md); [Sorcerer (Clockwork Sorcery)](list-spells-classes-sorcerer-xphb-clockwork-sorcery-xphb.md); [Bard (College of Lore)](list-spells-classes-bard-xphb-college-of-lore-xphb.md); [Fighter (Eldritch Knight)](list-spells-classes-fighter-xphb-eldritch-knight-xphb.md); [Paladin (Oath of Devotion)](list-spells-classes-paladin-xphb-oath-of-devotion-xphb.md) *Source: Player's Handbook (2024) p. 265. Available in the Free Rules (2024)*