Thunderclap

A
Damage

Thunderclap is a Damage spell. Damage spells focus on dealing harm to enemies.

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 spell that blasts nearby foes in a thunderous burst,
multiple creatures

Thunderclap is a Multi Target spell. Multi Target spells have an area of effect or can explicitly target multiple allies or enemies.

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 making a
save-or-suck

Thunderclap is a Save or Suck spell. Save or Suck spells fall entirely flat if the target succeeds on a saving throw.

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 test to withstand the shock.

2024 Rules
Level & School
Evocation cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Artificer, Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
Source
Player's Handbook (2024)

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).

2014 Rules
Level & School
Evocation cantrip
Casting Time
Action
Range
5 feet
Components
S
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Artificer, Bard, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
Source
Xanathar's Guide to Everything

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

Cantrip Upgrade. This 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

Thunderclap now uses Self with a 5-foot Emanation instead of a 5-foot range. It no longer says “other than you,” so it can affect you as well. The damage area is otherwise the same.

Thunderclap popularity

How popular is Thunderclap? It is a commonly found spell in the game, but is chosen less than other options when available. This spell may be situational for many spellbooks.

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