Thunderwave

Level 1 Evocation

Thunderwave is a level 1 evocation spell in D&D 5e (2024 rules), available to the Bard, Druid, Psion, Sorcerer, Wizard. Casting time: Action. Range: Self. Duration: Instantaneous.

Level
Level 1
School
Evocation
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
V, S
Duration
Instantaneous

Description

A wave of thunderous force sweeps out from you. Each creature in a 15-foot Cube originating from you makes a Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, a creature takes 2d8 Thunder damage and is pushed 10 feet away from you. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage only. In addition, unsecured objects that are completely within the area of effect are automatically pushed 10 feet away from you by the spell's effect, and the spell emits a thunderous boom audible out to 300 feet.

At Higher Levels

The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 1.

Classes that can cast Thunderwave

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