{{hatnote|For the equivalent [[Way of the Four Elements]] Monk spell, see {{SAI|Fist of Four Thunders}}.}}
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| name = Thunderwave
| name = Thunderwave
| image = Thunderwave Icon.png
| image = Thunderwave.webp
| level = 1
| level = 1
| school = Evocation
| school = Evocation
| classes = Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
| classes = Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
| learns at level 1 = Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
| class learns at level 1 = Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard, Tempest Domain:Domain Spell
| summary = This spell allows spellcasters to project out a deafening force that can hit multiple creatures and objects. Creatures hit by this force are potentially pushed away from the spellcaster.
| class learns at level 3 = Arcane Trickster, Eldritch Knight
| description = Release a wave of thunderous force that pushes away all creatures and objects.
| class learns at level 6 = Storm Sorcery:Storm Spell
| granted by items = Ring of Absolute Force:Short Rest, Thunderpalm Strikers:Long Rest
| summary = This spell allows spellcasters to project out a deafening force that can hit multiple creatures and objects. Creatures hit by this force are potentially pushed away from the spellcaster.
| description = Release a wave of thunderous force that pushes away all creatures and objects in an area, while also dealing {{DamageType|Thunder}} damage.
| cost = action, spell1
| damage = 2d8
| damage = 2d8
| damage type = Thunder
| damage type = Thunder
| damage save = Constitution
| damage save = CON
| damage save effect = half
| damage save effect = half
| save = CON
| on save = Targets take half damage; aren't pushed away.
| range = melee
| range = melee
| aoe = cube
| aoe = cube
| aoe m = 5
| aoe m = 5
| aoe ft = 17
| aoe ft = 17
| higher levels =
| higher levels = [[Spells#Upcasting|Upcast]]: Casting this spell at a higher level deals an extra {{DamageText|1d8|Thunder}} damage for each [[Spells#Spell_Slot_Levels|Spell Slot Level]] above 1st.
| notes = If an affected creature passes the [[Saving Throw]], in addition to only taking half damage, they are also not pushed back.
| notes = * If an affected creature passes the {{SavingThrow}}, in addition to only taking half damage, they are also not pushed back.
* The incantation for Thunderwave is '''Detono''', Latin for "I expend thunder".
Thunderwave is a level 1 evocation spell. This spell allows spellcasters to project out a deafening force that can hit multiple creatures and objects. Creatures hit by this force are potentially pushed away from the spellcaster.
Description
Release a wave of thunderous force that pushes away all creatures and objects in an area, while also dealing Thunder damage.
Thunder damage for each Spell Slot Level above 1st.
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Level 1 Spell Slot
Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft
AoE: 5 m / 17 ft (Cube)
Ring of Absolute Force (
Recharge: Short rest)
Thunderpalm Strikers (
Saving throw, in addition to only taking half damage, they are also not pushed back.
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