Shatter
2024 Rules
- Level & School
- 2nd-level evocation
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V, S, M (a chip of mica)
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard
- Source
- Player's Handbook (2024)
A loud noise erupts from a point of your choice within range. Each creature in a 10-foot-radius Sphere centered there makes a Constitution saving throw, taking 3d8 Thunder damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one. A Construct has Disadvantage on the save.
A nonmagical object that isn't being worn or carried also takes the damage if it's in the spell's area.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 2.
2014 Rules
- Level & School
- 2nd-level evocation
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V, S, M (a chip of mica)
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
- Source
- Player's Handbook (2014)
A sudden loud ringing noise, painfully intense, erupts from a point of your choice within range. Each creature in a 10-foot-radius sphere centered on that point must make a Constitution saving throw. A creature takes 3d8 thunder damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. A creature made of inorganic material such as stone, crystal, or metal has disadvantage on this saving throw.
A nonmagical object that isn't being worn or carried also takes the damage if it's in the spell's area.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 2nd.
Shatter 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences
Shatter popularity
How popular is Shatter? It is a commonly found spell in the game, and is often chosen over other options when available. This spell is a reliable addition to any spellbook.
- Top 10% picked level 2 Wizard spell
- Top 25% of all level 2 spells
- Top 25% picked level 2 Sorcerer spell
- Top 25% of all 5e spells
- Top 50% picked level 2 Bard spell
Read about how this popularity data is calculated.
Spells similar to Shatter
Fireball 3rd-level evocation
Although higher level, it fills the same tactical niche of dropping a ranged area burst on clustered enemies.
Players prefer Fireball over Shatter
Thunderwave 1st-level evocation
It is a low-level evocation that deals thunder damage to multiple creatures in a nearby area and can also affect objects.
Players prefer Shatter over Thunderwave
Aganazzar's Scorcher 2nd-level evocation
The spells share a 2nd-level evocation damage role and are used to hit multiple enemies with one action.
Players prefer Shatter over Aganazzar's Scorcher
Thunderclap Evocation cantrip
Both use thunder damage against several creatures at once, with Constitution saves determining the outcome.
Players prefer Shatter over Thunderclap
Snilloc's Snowball Swarm 2nd-level evocation
Like Shatter, it is a 2nd-level evocation that delivers instantaneous damage across an area at range.
Players prefer Shatter over Snilloc's Snowball Swarm
Earth Tremor 1st-level evocation
This instantaneous low-level area attack targets multiple creatures with a Constitution save and can influence the battlefield.
Players prefer Shatter over Earth Tremor