Thunderwave and Pushing

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#1

ArcShot

Sep 15, 2015 8:59:26

The Thunderwave spell can push a target 10 feet away if it fails a Con saving throw. 

1) What is the size limit that can be pushed? It is not stated in the book but hard to imagine pushing a huge monster 10feet with just a 1st level spell. I guess a Gargantuan-size creature should not be pushed since it is bigger than 15x15feet?

2) When being pushed, will it trigger opportunity attacks?

#2

Noctaem

Sep 15, 2015 9:02:17

ArcShot wrote:
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Grazel

Sep 15, 2015 10:42:06

Noctaem wrote:
#4

ArcShot

Sep 16, 2015 2:13:04

Thanks everyone. I'll allow the pushing regardless of size, according to the rules. Just can't get rid of the image that an ancient dragon can practically sit on a PC effortlessly and the clap from Thunderwave would just like a little fart fanning the dragon...  

#5

Noctaem

Sep 16, 2015 6:11:39

ArcShot wrote:
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Macv12

Sep 16, 2015 8:30:26

You could certainly kill me with a toothpick.

 

Imagine you were kicked with the same force it would take to push a cat back 1 foot. It's probably not going to lift your feet off the ground and send you sailing 1ft through the air, but it may well push you off-balance and cause you to stumble back, amounting to 1ft of movement. Especially if it catches you off-guard or at a good angle (i.e. you failed your CON save). That might help you picture what's going on with the thunderwave and the dragon.

(Reply to #4)

Loswaith

ArcShot wrote:
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Mad_Jack

Sep 20, 2015 14:11:32

 

 Keep in mind that realistically, for a very large creature (particularly something like a dragon), if they've taken even a single step backwards, they have moved ten feet.