D&D 5E Confusion about spells and actions

[Son of the Serpent]

Is it true that you can potentially cast 3 spells in a round as a wizard if you use one as an action, one as a reaction, and one as a bonus action?

If it is true, how would it work? Can i get an example? What spells could do this cast in what action category.

Would warcaster help?

 

[Paul Farquhar]

Yes, depending on the spells.

Example. I cast Firebolt cantrip (action). Enemy wizard casts counterspell. I counterspell the counterspell (reaction). I cast Shadow Blade (Bonus action).

Note that there is a rather strange rule that if you cast a spell with a bonus action you can only cast cantrips with your action.

 

[Son of the Serpent]

Does warcaster increase the number of spells i can use in a round?

It states (as a contradiction to an implied norm) that with that feat i can use a spell with a casting time of 1 action as a bonus action.

 

[Paul Farquhar]

You seem to have a completely different Warcaster to me....

 

[Son of the Serpent]

When a hostile creature's movement provokes an opportunity attack from you, you can use your reaction to cast a spell at the creature, rather than making an opportunity attack. The spell must have a casting time of 1 action and must target only that creature.

Sorry. I misremembered.

U use your reaction. The spell must have a casting time of 1 action.

 

[Paul Farquhar]

Which means it has no effect on the total number of spells you can cast - you still only get one action, one bonus action, and one reaction.

If you want to cast more, multiclass to fighter and Action Surge.

 

[Son of the Serpent]

But also the casting time can be action instead of reaction also.

 

[Son of the Serpent]

Also, does the fact i have spells with ranges effectively alter the range of "reach" for opportunity if attacking with a spell?

 

[Paul Farquhar]

No. The condition for an opportunity attack remains the same (some feats, like Sentinel, can help). The range of the spell has no effect.

 

[Son of the Serpent]

No. The condition for an opportunity attack remains the same (some feats, like Sentinel, can help). The range of the spell has no effect.

I think the thing you said about range is correct but i just noticed something in the wording of this feat.

Its NOT an opportunity attack. Its made instead of an opportunity attack. Interesting...

So how does this affect action economy?

My turn Action, bonus action, their turn reaction (using a spell with action casting time)?

Is there a scenario in which i can get more than one reaction? Like, i react to being attacked, then someone provokes an attack of opportunity by moving away? Would that result in two reactions?