Mimic SpellSpell 8

Source Pathfinder Lost Omens Rival Academies
Traditions Arcane, Occult
Cast Reaction

Range 120 feet

Trigger A creature you're aware of within range Casts a Spell of the same tradition as mimic spell and of the same or lower rank.

You learn the secrets of a spell just by watching someone else cast it. Attempt to counteract the spell cast by the triggering creature. If the spell would be counteracted, you instead gain the ability to Cast that Spell without expending a slot.

On your next turn, you spend the same number of actions to Cast the Spell as the triggering creature, but you choose the targets (if any) and use your spell attack modifier or spell DC as appropriate. The spell is heightened to the same rank as mimic spell. The mimicked spell is of the same tradition as the spells you normally cast.

If you don't Cast the mimicked Spell by the end of your next turn, it is lost, unless you Sustain the knowledge of it. You can Sustain this knowledge for up to 1 minute, after which it is lost.

Traits

Rare

This rarity indicates that a rules element is very difficult to find in the game world. A rare feat, spell, item or the like is available to players only if the GM decides to include it in the game, typically through discovery during play. Creatures with this trait are rare. They typically can't be summoned. The DC of Recall Knowledge checks related to these creatures is increased by 5.

Concentrate

An action with this trait requires a degree of mental concentration and discipline.

Manipulate

You must physically manipulate an item or make gestures to use an action with this trait. Creatures without a suitable appendage can't perform actions with this trait. Manipulate actions often trigger reactions.