Thunderwave

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

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.

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)

At higher levels

Upcast: Casting this spell at a higher level deals an extra 1d8Thunder damage for each Spell Slot Level above 1st.

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)

Feats:

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

Granted by the following items:

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

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 Dētonō, which is Latin for "To expend one's thunder" or "To roar out".

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External Links

• Thunderwave on the Forgotten Realms Wiki