Thunderclap

Level & School
Evocation cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

Each creature in a 5-foot Emanation originating from you must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 Thunder damage. The spell's thunderous sound can be heard up to 100 feet away.

Cantrip Upgrade. The damage increases by 1d6 when you reach levels 5 (2d6), 11 (3d6), and 17 (4d6).

Level & School
Evocation cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

You create a burst of thunderous sound that can be heard up to 100 feet away. Each creature within range, other than you, must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or take 1d6 thunder damage.

Cantrip Upgrade. The spell’s damage increases by 1d6 when you reach 5th level (2d6), 11th level (3d6), and 17th level (4d6).

Thunderclap 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The 2024 version specifies a 5-foot emanation from you, affecting creatures within that radius, whereas the 2014 version affects creatures within range (unspecified). The damage and upgrade thresholds are essentially the same.

Spells similar to Thunderclap

  • Thunderwave

    Both deal thunder damage and affect creatures within a specific area emanating from the caster.

  • Shatter

    Both create a loud noise and deal damage in an area of effect, affecting multiple creatures.

  • Cloud of Daggers

    Both create an area of effect centered on a point that deals damage to creatures within it.

  • Acid Splash

    Both target creatures within a specific area and require a saving throw to avoid damage.

  • Vicious Mockery

    Both are cantrips that deal damage to a single target and impose a saving throw.