There is no general definition of magical effect. The game relies on the specific feature/trait to determine what is magical. So, if a feature/trait has the words magic, magical or magically, then you have the magical effect.
What does it mean when someone is magical?
magical adjective (HAVING A SPECIAL QUALITY) having a special, exciting quality that makes something or someone different and better than others: There was something magical about that evening that I will never forget.
What is magical world?
1 the art that, by use of spells, supposedly invokes supernatural powers to influence events; sorcery. 2 the practice of this art. 3 the practice of illusory tricks to entertain other people; conjuring. 4 any mysterious or extraordinary quality or power.
What happens if I use dispel magic on a magic?
Saying that it would require a 3rd level spellcaster to make the Common item does not mean it is a 3rd level spell. It’s a magic item that isn’t producing a spell. As you quoted, dispel magic removes the effects of a spell of 3rd level or lower. It ends spells and spells only.
What happens when you target a ” magical effect “?
The rest of the spell description explains that spells “on the target” of a level lower than that at which Dispel Magic was cast automatically end, and those of a higher level require a check. This makes perfect sense when targeting creatures or objects which may have spells on them. But what does it mean to target a magical effect?
Is there an effect that cannot be dispelled?
A magical effect that is not the result of an ongoing spell cannot be dispelled. Jeremy Crawford has issued several Twitter rulings to this effect. A: Dispel magic ends spells. Wild Shape isn’t a spell. Q: Does Dispel Magic auto work vs Channel Divinity powers? Ie.. Paladin’s Vow of Enmity magic effect. A: Dispel magic ends spells.
Can you use dispel magic as AoE spell purge?
You can’t use Dispel Magic as an AoE Spell Purge to burn out all instances of a particular spell. When it refers to a Magical Effect, it is talking about things like Wall of Fire, Storm of Vengeance, Illusions, and so on.
