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Thunderwave

5e
1st Level
Evocation

Casting Time

1 action

Range

Self (15-foot cube)

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 must make 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 and isn't pushed. 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

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 1st.

Available To

Bard
Druid
Sorcerer
Wizard

Source: Player's Handbook

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