Dispel Magic

Remove magic from an area or an item

Abjuration
Action: Standard
Components: V,S
Duration: Instantaneous
Spell Lists: Alchemy,Arcane,Divine,Nature,Psychic
Levels: 3,5,7,9
Target: See text
Range: medium

Dispel Magic is the quintessential abjuration spell, capable of neutralizing magical effects across a wide spectrum. It can be cast on incoming spells, active spells, magic-enhanced poisons, and even magical items at higher levels. The spell's potency increases with the caster's level, allowing for more powerful and wide-reaching dispelling effects.

Basic Mechanics

Target: Incoming spell, active spell, magic-enhanced poison, magical item, area
Effect: If the Dispel Magic is stronger, the target magical effect dissipates immediately
Resolution: Caster Level Check: 1d20 + CL vs 1d20 + CL or 10 + CL (defender chooses)

Special Rules for Magical Items

Arcane magic-enchanted items are harder to dispel due to gold binding arcane magic particles
Psychic or Nature magic-enchanted items have half the dispel penalty
Disrupting an item for one round: Dispel DC is 25% harder
Permanently dispelling an item: Dispel DC is 50% harder

Area Dispel Penalty

When using area-based dispel, the Dispel DC becomes 10% harder
This penalty stacks with other penalties (e.g., for magical items)

Spell Scaling

Spell Level	Effects
3	• Dispel a single spell effect (incoming spell, an active spell on a target creature)
5	• Dispel all spell effects in the area (10% penalty) • Cancel the effects of a magic item for one round (Dispel DC is 25% harder)
7	• Remove all magic from a magic item permanently (Dispel DC is 50% harder) • Cancel all magic items in the area for one round (25% harder)
9	• Remove all magic from magic items in the area (10% + 50% penalty) • Remove all spell effects in the area (10% penalty) • Permanently remove all traces of magic (useful against divination spells)

Area Dispel Scaling

Caster Level	Area Size
1-5	Medium Area
6-10	Large Area
11-15	Huge Area
16-20	Gargantuan Area
21+	Colossal Area