Interesting Dispel Magic Questions

[Witty Username]

I’m not saying don’t play it as you described it, I’m just saying using “Self” as “only effects the caster” is clearly an oft broken rule for plenty of spells, most of which do the opposite of that (they only effect other creatures)”

The only is the sticking point, "Self" does not mean it targets only you, it does mean that it does target you.

Eyebite is an example, it grants the caster additional actions, those actions are also part of the spell, all affected including the caster are targets (either by being the victims of its special actions or by being granted them).

Smite spells are another example, when they are cast, they buff a paladins next hit, and then also target the enemy hit.