Skip Navigation Links
High Fantasy HERO
Vancian Magic
Vancian Spells
Arcane
BardicExpand Bardic
ElementalismExpand Elementalism
SortilegeExpand Sortilege
StregariExpand Stregari
WizardryExpand Wizardry
Divine
ClericalExpand Clerical
DruidicExpand Druidic
PaladinExpand Paladin
RangerExpand Ranger
Misc
Cross-CategoryExpand Cross-Category
Named SpellsExpand Named Spells
Abilities & Items
Contact Webmaster
KillerShrike.com
Skip Navigation LinksVancian Magic>Vancian Spells>Divine>Clerical>Domain Spells>Thunder
Spell List
Record Count: 11

Lesser Thunderstrike View
Druidic Natural Level 1
Elementalism Aeromancy Level 1
Domain Thunder Level 1
Real Cost: 8 Active Points: 30
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Air
Description
The caster targets a specific individual with a powerful clap of thunder that both deafens and harms.
Effect
1 Charge (-2), Gestures (Requires both hands; -1/2)
  • Thunder: Hearing Group Flash 5d6 (15 Active Points); (Real Cost: 4)
  • Struck: 1d6 (vs. ED), No Normal Defense (Hearing Group Flash DEF; +1), Does BODY (+1) (15 Active Points); Linked (Thunder; -1/4) (Real Cost: 4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Tempest Ward View
Elementalism Aeromancy Level 2
Domain Thunder Level 2
Real Cost: 19 Active Points: 45
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Air, Protective
Description
The caster is protected from electricity, loud noises, and bright lights for an entire day (baring counter magic)
Effect
Hardened (+1/4); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
  • FF (14 ED), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4) (21 Active Points); Only Works Against Electricity (-1), (Real Cost: 7)
  • Hearing Group Flash Defense (10 points), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), (12 Active Points) (Real Cost: 6)
  • Sight Group Flash Defense (10 points), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (12 Active Points) (Real Cost: 6)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lightning Strike View
Druidic Natural Level 3
Elementalism Aeromancy Level 3
Domain Thunder Level 3
Sphere Weather Level 4
Real Cost: 11 Active Points: 56
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Electricity
Description
The caster calls down a blistering lightning strike from the sky. Cannot be used indoors or vs. targets underneath hard cover.
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 3d6 (vs. ED), Indirect (From Sky Above) (Same origin, always fired from sky to ground; +1/4) (56 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3/4), Only Usable Outside (-1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Thunderstaff View
Elementalism Aeromancy Level 4
Wizardry Evocation Level 4
Domain Thunder Level 4
Real Cost: 15 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: AD&D 2e Supplement
Keywords
Sonic, Air
Description
The caster strikes the butt of a staff against the ground to release a powerful crash of thunder and potent physical force to send everything in a wide area before them sailing away.
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 2d6 - 1 (vs. PD), Double Knockback 2x KB (+3/4), Area Of Effect (19" Cone; +1 1/4) (75 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), OIF (Staff Of Opportunity, -1/2), Concentration 1/2 DCV (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4), Extra Time (Delayed Phase, -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Thunderstrike View
Druidic Natural Level 4
Elementalism Aeromancy Level 4
Domain Thunder Level 4
Real Cost: 21 Active Points: 75
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Air
Description
The caster targets a specific individual with a powerful clap of thunder that both deafens and harms.
Effect
1 Charge (-2), Gestures (Requires both hands; -1/2)
  • Thunder: Hearing Group Flash 10d6 (30 Active Points); (Real Cost: 9)
  • Struck: 3d6 (vs. ED), No Normal Defense (Hearing Group Flash DEF; +1), Does BODY (+1) (45 Active Points); Linked (Thunder; -1/4) (Real Cost: 12)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Tempest Ward View
Elementalism Aeromancy Level 5
Domain Thunder Level 5
Real Cost: 38 Active Points: 90
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Air, Protective
Description
The caster is protected from electricity, loud noises, and bright lights for an entire day (baring counter magic)
Effect
Hardened (+1/4); Extra Time (Full Phase, Only to Activate, Delayed Phase, -1/2), Incantations (-1/4), Gestures (-1/4)
  • FF (28 ED), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+1/4) (42 Active Points); Only Works Against Electricity (-1), (Real Cost: 14)
  • Hearing Group Flash Defense (20 points), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0), (24 Active Points) (Real Cost: 12)
  • Sight Group Flash Defense (20 points), 1 Continuing Charge lasting 1 Day (+0) (24 Active Points) (Real Cost: 12)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Thunderstrike View
Elementalism Aeromancy Level 6
Domain Thunder Level 6
Real Cost: 29 Active Points: 105
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Air
Description
The caster targets a specific individual with a powerful clap of thunder that both deafens and harms.
Effect
1 Charge (-2), Gestures (Requires both hands; -1/2)
  • Thunder: Hearing Group Flash 15d6 (45 Active Points); (Real Cost: 13)
  • Struck: 4d6 (vs. ED), No Normal Defense (Hearing Group Flash DEF; +1), Does BODY (+1) (60 Active Points); Linked (Thunder; -1/4) (Real Cost: 16)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Lightning Storm View
Druidic Natural Level 7
Elementalism Aeromancy Level 7
Domain Thunder Level 7
Sphere Weather Level 8
Real Cost: 22 Active Points: 112
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Electricity
Description
The caster calls down a volley of blistering lightning strikes from the sky. Cannot be used indoors or vs. targets underneath hard cover.
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 3d6 (vs. ED), Indirect (From Sky Above) (Same origin, always fired from sky to ground; +1/4), Area Of Effect Any: 12" (+1 1/4) (112 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3/4), Only Usable Outside (-1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Greater Roar of Thunder View
Elementalism Aeromancy Level 8
Domain Thunder Level 8
Real Cost: 35 Active Points: 132
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Air
Description
The caster unleashes a deafening blast of thunder that radiate outwards from themselves.
Effect
Hearing Group Flash 16d6, Personal Immunity (+1/4), Area Of Effect (24" Radius; +1 1/2) (132 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), No Range (-1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Superior Lightning Strike View
Druidic Natural Level 8
Elementalism Aeromancy Level 8
Domain Weather Level 8
Domain Thunder Level 8
Sphere Weather Level 9
Real Cost: 26 Active Points: 131
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Electricity
Description
The caster calls down a blistering lightning strike from the sky. Cannot be used indoors or vs. targets underneath hard cover.
Effect
Ranged Killing Attack 7d6 (vs. ED), Indirect (From Sky Above) (Same origin, always fired away from attacker; +1/4) (131 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Extra Segment, Character May Take No Other Actions, -3/4), Only Usable Outside (-1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Gestures (-1/4), Incantations (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition

Deafening Wave View
Elementalism Aeromancy Level 9
Domain Thunder Level 9
Real Cost: 30 Active Points: 150
Provider: Killer Shrike Source: New Content
Keywords
Sonic, Air
Description
The caster claps their hands, releasing a thunderous wave of sound that buffets and harms all those around them.
Effect
Energy Blast 6d6 (vs. FD (Hearing)), Hole In The Middle (+1/4), Explosion (+1/2), Does x1 1/2 Knockback (+3/4), Does BODY (+1), AVLD (Flash Defense (Hearing); +1 1/2) (150 Active Points); 1 Charge (-2), Extra Time (Full Phase, -1/2), Required Hands Two-Handed (-1/2), No Range (-1/2), Concentration (1/2 DCV; -1/4), Very Noisy (-1/4)
Edition
HERO System 5th Edition