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obsidianUIMode: preview
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title: "Cast a Spell"
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cssclasses: pf2e,pf2e-action
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tags:
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- trait/general
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- trait/
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- category/interaction
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- remaster
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aliases: "Item.Er6CFYXtBBvaVXsC"
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license: ORC
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---
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# Cast a Spell
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### [[general]]
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**Category** interaction;
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You cast a spell you have prepared or in your repertoire. Casting a Spell is a special activity that takes a variable number of actions depending on the spell, as listed in each spell's stat block. As soon as the spellcasting actions are complete, the spell effect occurs.
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Some spells are cast as a reaction or free action. In those cases, you Cast the Spell as a reaction or free action (as appropriate) instead of as an activity. Such cases will be noted in the spell's stat block-for example, "\[reaction\] verbal."
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**Long Casting** Times Some spells take minutes or hours to cast. The Cast a Spell activity for these spells includes a mix of the listed spell components, but it's not necessary to break down which one you're providing at a given time. You can't use other actions or reactions while casting such a spell, though at the GM's discretion, you might be able to speak a few sentences. As with other activities that take a long time, these spells have the exploration trait, and you can't cast them in an encounter. If combat breaks out while you're casting one, your spell is disrupted.
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**Spell Components** Each spell lists the spell components required to cast it after the action icons or text, such as "\[three-actions\] material, somatic, verbal." The spell components, described in detail below, add traits and requirements to the Cast a Spell activity. If you can't provide the components, you fail to Cast the Spell.
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* Material (manipulate)
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* Somatic (manipulate)
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* Verbal (concentrate)
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* Focus (manipulate)
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**Disrupted and Lost Spells** Some abilities and spells can disrupt a spell, causing it to have no effect and be lost. When you lose a spell, you've already expended the spell slot, spent the spell's costs and actions, and used the Cast a Spell activity. If a spell is disrupted during a [[Actions/Sustain|Sustain a Spell]] action, the spell immediately ends.
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*Source: Pathfinder Player Core*
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*ORC* |