Can you cast spells during combat phase?

The answer to this question is yes, but with certain restrictions, as players can cast instants during specific steps of the combat phase, while sorceries can only be cast during main phases. The combat phase is a critical part of the game, and understanding when and how to cast spells can greatly impact the outcome of a game.

Understanding the Combat Phase

The combat phase has five steps, which proceed in order: beginning of combat, declare attackers, declare blockers, combat damage, and end of combat. During the beginning of combat step, both players can cast instants and activate abilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. Can you cast sorcery during combat phase? No, sorceries can only be cast during one of your main phases, while the stack is empty.
2. How does the combat phase work in magic? The combat phase has five steps: beginning of combat, declare attackers, declare blockers, combat damage, and end of combat.
3. Can you cast instants during combat? Yes, instants can be cast before attacks are declared, after attacks are declared, before blockers are declared, and after blockers are declared.

Combat Phase Details

4. What is the melee rule in magic? Melee is a combat mechanic that appears on creatures, giving them +1/+1 until the end of the turn for each different opponent being attacked.
5. Can you play a land during combat phase? Normally, you can play a land during either your pre- or post-combat main phase, so long as the stack is empty and you have priority.
6. Is there a second combat phase MTG? Yes, some cards can create an additional combat phase, but this is not a standard part of the game.

Spellcasting

7. Can you cast a sorcery after combat? Yes, you can cast a sorcery during the post-combat main phase.
8. Do cantrips count as casting spells? Yes, cantrips are a type of spell that can be cast at will, without using a spell slot.
9. Can I equip during combat phase? No, you can only equip as a sorcery in most cases, unless a card has an alternate cost that allows it to be equipped at instant speed.

Magic: The Gathering Rules

10. Is a sorcery a permanent? No, a sorcery is not a permanent, as it does not remain on the battlefield.
11. Is an instant or sorcery a permanent? No, instants and sorceries are not permanents, as they do not stay in play on the battlefield.
12. Can you play sorcery after combat phase mtg? No, unless an effect says otherwise, you can only cast a sorcery during one of your main phases while the stack is empty.

Combat in Other Games

13. What are the combat phases in DND? The combat phases in DND include determining surprise, establishing positions, rolling initiative, taking turns, and beginning the next round.
14. How do spells work in combat 5e? Some spells require the caster to make an attack roll to determine whether the spell effect hits the intended target, with the attack bonus equaling the spellcasting ability modifier plus the proficiency bonus.
15. Can I cast a spell and a cantrip in the same round? Yes, but only if the cantrip has a casting time of one action, and you have not already cast a spell as a bonus action during the same turn.