Gust of Wind

For the equivalent Way of the Four Elements Monk spell, see  Rush of the Gale Spirits.

Gust of Wind is a level 2 evocation spell. It allows spellcasters to conjure a squall to clear dangerous gasses or throw creatures back, potentially causing a dangerous fall.

Description

Summon a strong wind that clears all clouds. Any creatures caught in the gale who fail a Strength  Saving throw will be pushed back 5 m / 17 ft and be thrown  Off Balance.

Properties

Cost

 Action +  Level 2 Spell Slot

Details

 STR Save (Spell save DC) (On Save: Targets aren't pushed back or put off balance.)

 Range: Self

 AoE: 12 m / 40 ft (Line)

 Pushes: 5 m / 17 ft

At higher levels

Casting this spell at a higher level grants no additional benefit.

Technical details

UID

Zone_GustOfWind

Spell flags

AddFallDamageOnLand, HasSomaticComponent, HasVerbalComponent, IsSpell

Condition: Off Balance

 Off Balance

Duration: 1 turn

Spell save DC  Strength saving throw

• The affected entity has Disadvantage on Strength and Dexterity Ability checks, and Attack rolls against the entity have Advantage.
• Removed by taking damage or when  Helped.

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 3: Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard, and Tempest Domain (Domain Spell)
• Class level 6: Storm Sorcery (Storm Spell)
• Class level 7: Eldritch Knight
• Class level 8: Arcane Trickster

Granted by items:

•  Amulet of Windrider ( Recharge: Short rest)
•  Bottled Breath

Other ways to learn:

• Wizards with  Level 2 Spell Slots can scribe a  Scroll of Gust of Wind to their spellbooks.

Visuals

External links

• ⁠Gust of wind on the Forgotten Realms Wiki