Thunderwave

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

Thunderwave is a level 1 evocation spell. It allows spellcasters to project out a deafening force that can hit multiple creatures and objects. Creatures hit by this force may be 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.

Properties

Cost

 Action +  Level 1 Spell Slot

Damage: 2~16

2d8⁠Thunder ( Constitution saving throw 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)

 Pushes: 8 m / 27 ft

At higher levels

Upcasting: Casting this spell at a higher level deals an extra 1d8⁠⁠Thunder damage for each spell slot level above 1st.

Technical details

UID

Zone_Thunderwave

Spell flags

AddFallDamageOnLand, HasSomaticComponent, HasVerbalComponent, IsHarmful, IsSpell

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 1: Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Wizard, and Tempest Domain (Domain Spell)
• Class level 3: Arcane Trickster, and Eldritch Knight
• Class level 6: Storm Sorcery (Storm Spell)

Granted by features:

•  Magic Initiate: Bard
•  Magic Initiate: Druid
•  Magic Initiate: Sorcerer
•  Magic Initiate: Wizard

Granted by items:

•  Ring of Absolute Force ( Recharge: Short rest)
•  Thunderpalm Strikers ( Recharge: Long rest)

Other ways to learn:

• Wizards can scribe a  Scroll of Thunderwave to their spellbooks.

Notes

• If an affected creature passes the  Saving throw, in addition to only taking half damage, they are also not pushed back.
• This spell can be used to push opponents into chasms.
• Thunderwave has the same incantation as  Shatter: Dētonō, Latin for "To expend one's thunder" or "To roar out".

Visuals

External links

• ⁠Thunderwave on the Forgotten Realms Wiki