Level: c3 (d: 4) (mu3) (i: 4)  (sh/so: 3) (wj: 3)	-	Range: 6" (d: 8")  (mu: 12") (i: 9") (sh/soh: 6") (wj: 12")	-	Duration: P
Components: v.s  (d: v.s.m)	-	CT: 6 (mu: 3) (i: 4)  (sh/so: 6) (wj: 3)	-	Save: None  <(item only: see below)>
Area: 3" cube  (d: 4" cube)	-		-	MP: 11, 63, 68, 78

Effect: When a cleric casts this spell,
it neutralizes || negates the magic it comes in contact with as follows:
    * It will destroy magic potions (they are treated as 12th level for purposes of this spell),
    * remove spells CAST upon persons or objects,
    * or counter the casting of spells in the AREA of effect.

The base chance for success of a dispel magick spell is 50%.
    ++ For every level of experience of the character casting the dispel magick above that of the creature whose magic is to be dispelled
    (or above the efficiency level of the object from, which the magic is issuing),
    the base chance increases by 5%,
    so that if there are 10 levels of difference,
    there is a 100% chance.
    -- For every level below the xperience/efficiency level of the creature/object,
    the base chance is reduced by 2%.
Note that this spell can be very effective when used upon charmed and similarly beguiled creatures.
It is automatic in negating the spell caster’s own magick.

Effect.exception: A dispel magick will not affect a specially enchanted item such as a scroll,
magic ring,
wand,
rod,
staff,
miscellaneous magic item,
magic weapon,
magic shield,
or
magic armor.
<this could/should be edited out>

Dispel Magick: The PH states that this
spell will 'not affect a specially enchanted
item such as a scroll, magick ring, wand,
rod, staff, miscellaneous magick item,
magick weapon, shield or armor'l the
DMG makes it clear that this is NOT so.
Although dispel magick is an area spell,
the caster can target it specifically at a
magick item of the type listed, and the
dispel may affect it for 1 round (items
not in the possession of someone get no ST).
In such a case, the dispel
will NOT affect an area centering on the
item.  It may only be used as a targeted
spell at the expense of the area effect.
(Imagine #30)

Dispel Magick: See comments <above> on the 3rd 
level clerical spell of the same Name. 
(Imagine #30)

DMG.TARGET={item}: If this spell is cast upon a magick item it most certainly will
have the effect of causing it to be non-operational for 1 round thereafter
if the item does not make a SAVE -- if the item is not in the possession
of any creature, then the item gets no saving throw, and it is nonoperational
for 1 round. Note that artifacts and relics are NOT subject to
this effect. Any dispel magick spell must be cast directly at the object, not
anything or anyone else, to be so effective.

DMG.druid.target=item: See the comments on the cleric spell of the same name for the effects of the spell upon an item.

Illusionist: This spell is essentially identical to the 3rd-level clerical spell of the same name.
An illusionist casts the spell as if he or she were two levels below actual,
i.e. a 9th level illusionist casts a dispel magick as if he or she were of 7th level.

Shukenja/Sohei: This spell neutralizes any magic it comes into contact with. The base success
chance is 50%. For every level of experience of the shukenja over
the level of the magic to be dispelled, 5% is added to the base chance; for
every level below, 2% is subtracted. This spell automatically negates the
shukenja's own magic. A dispel magick affects potions (as 12th-level
magic), but not other magical items unless specifically cast on that item. In
these cases, the item gets a saving throw only if held by a creature, and
fails to function for one round. Artifacts and Relics are not subject to this
spell.

Wu Jen: Except as noted, this spell is the same as the 3d-level shukenja spell of the same name.
 

SA: dispel magic vs. continual light

Question: Will a Dispel Magic spell remove an Anti-Magic Shell?

Answer: No. — J. Wells
l l l
 

Q: Does the caster of a dispel magic
spell have to check to see if his own
spells are dispelled? Will a minor
globe of invulnerability prevent a
dispel magic spell from working?

A: A dispel magic spell automatically works
on the caster's own spells; a die roll is
required to determine its success on all
other magics. The two globe of invulnerability
spells can be dispelled; note also that
they are visible. If any globe of invulnerability
is dispelled, then all other magical
effects in the dispel magic spell's area of
effect are subject to its effects. If a globe
of invulnerability is not dispelled, it protects
all magic effects within its area of
effect. There are some spells that cannot
be dispelled; anti-magic shell and wall of
force are two examples.
(154.6)

DMPrata wrote:
Gary, does the presence of the detect illusion and dispel illusion spells imply that detect magic and dispel magic are ineffectual where illusions are concerned?

*We now return you to your regularly-scheduled punnery.*
 

Just so.

The magic used for illusions is considered to be of a different sort that the other kinds.
That is why there is a separate sub-class for Illusionists.

Cheers,
Gary