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'''Thunderwave''' is a [[Spells#1st Level Spells|Level 1]] Evocation Spell. This spell allows spellcasters to project out a deafening force that can hits multiple creatures and objects. Creatures hit by this force are potentially pushed away from the spellcaster.
{{hatnote|For the equivalent {{Class|Way of the Four Elements}} spell, see {{SAI|Fist of Four Thunders}}.}}


[[Category:Spells]][[Category:Level 1 Spells]][[Category:Evocation Spells]]
{{SpellPage
| name = Thunderwave
| image = Thunderwave.webp
| level = 1
| school = Evocation
| classes = Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard
| class learns at level 1 = Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard, Tempest Domain:Domain Spell
| class learns at level 3 = Arcane Trickster, Eldritch Knight
| class learns at level 6 = Storm Sorcery:Storm Spell
| granted by feats = Magic Initiate: Bard, Magic Initiate: Druid, Magic Initiate: Sorcerer, Magic Initiate: Wizard
| 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 type = Thunder
| damage save = CON
| damage save effect = half
| save = CON
| on save = Targets take half damage; aren't pushed away.
| range = melee
| aoe = cube
| aoe m = 5
| aoe ft = 17
| 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 {{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".
| video = Thunderwave Visuals.mp4
}}


[[File:Thunderwave Icon 2.png|upright=0.8|thumb|right|{{AbilityInfobox
== External Links ==
| title = <div style="font-size:105%; font-family:Georgia;">''"Release a wave of thunderous force. It deals <span style="color:#9966cc">2d8 Thunder damage</span> and pushes away creatures and objects. On a successful save, creatures still take half damage and aren't pushed away."''</div>
* {{FRWiki|Thunderwave|long}}
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<div style="text-align:center;">[[File:Action Icon.png|frameless|25px]] '''Action''' [[File:Spell Slot Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 1 Spell Slot'''</div>
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| Damage = <span style="color:#9966cc">2d8</span>
| Damage Types = [[Damage Types|<span style="color:#9966cc">Thunder</span>]]
| Range = Self
| Area of Effect = 5m / 17ft (Cube)
| Saving Throw = [[Constitution]]
| Concentration = None
| School = Evocation
| Class = [[Bard]], [[Druid]], [[Sorcerer]], [[Wizard]]
}}]]


== Description ==
[[Category:Sources of Thunder damage]]
Release a wave of thunderous force. It deals <code><span style="color:#9966cc">2d8 Thunder damage</span></code> and pushes away creatures and objects.
 
On a successful save, creatures still take half damage and aren't pushed away.
 
== Properties ==
{{C|[[File:Action Icon.png|frameless|25px]] Action + [[File:Spell Slot Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] Level 1 Spell Slot}}
 
''Available to level 1 [[Bard]], [[Druid]], [[Sorcerer]] and [[Wizard]].''
* Damage: 2 ~ 16 Thunder
** <code>[[File:D8 Thunder.png|framless|60px]] <span style="color:#9966cc">2d8</span> [[File: Thunder Damage Icon 3.png|frameless|40px]] [[Damage Types|<span style="color:#9966cc">Thunder</span>]]</code>
* Range: {{C|[[File:Range Icon 2.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] Self}}
* Area of Effect: {{C|[[File:Aoe Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] 5m / 17ft (Cube)}}
* Saving Throw: {{C|[[File:Saving Throw Icons.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Constitution]]}}
 
== At Higher Levels ==
When the spell is cast a 2nd Level or higher, damage increases by <code><span style="color:#9966cc">1d8 Thunder</span></code> for each spell slots level above 1st.

Latest revision as of 17:11, 10 April 2024

For the equivalent Way of the Four Elements Monk spell, see Fist of Four Thunders Fist of Four Thunders.
Thunderwave.webp

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 Damage TypesThunder damage.

Properties

Cost
Action + Level 1 Spell Slot
Damage
D8 Thunder.png 2d8 (2~16) Damage TypesThunder damage (CON save to halve)
Details
CON Save (On Save: Targets take half damage; aren't pushed away.)
 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft
AoE: 5 m / 17 ft (Cube)

At higher levels

Upcast: Casting this spell at a higher level deals an extra 1d8Damage TypesThunder damage for each Spell Slot Level above 1st.

How to learn

Classes:

Feats:

Granted by the following items:

Notes

  • If an affected creature passes the Saving throw, in addition to only taking half damage, they are also not pushed back.
  • The incantation for Thunderwave is Detono, Latin for "I expend thunder".

Visuals

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