Elemental Burst

Complete Arcane (CAr)Updated Supplementals (3.5)

Elemental Burst is a D&D 3.5 spell (Evocation) from CAr. On class lists for Wu Jen (Level 1). Range or area: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels); Saving throw: Reflex half or Reflex negates (see text); Duration: Instantaneous; Casting time: 1 standard action.

School
Evocation
Casting Time
1 standard action
Components
V, S
Range
Close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Area
10 ft. radius burst
Duration
Instantaneous
Saving Throw
Reflex half or Reflex negates (see text)
Spell Resistance
Yes

When you cast this spell, you designate a target composed of one of the five wu jen elements—earth, fire, metal, water, and wood. The target then releases magical energy in a sudden, explosive burst, as follows:

Wood, Metal, or Earth: The target throws off sharp slivers and fragments; creatures within the burst take 1d8 points of damage (Reflex save for half damage).

Fire: The target shoots out glowing sparks that deal 1d8 points of fire damage to creatures within the burst (Reflex save for half damage).

Water: Water pushes out in a fierce wave, knocking creatures within the area prone unless they make successful Reflex saves. Creatures get a +4 bonus on their saving throws for each size category they are larger than Medium, or a -4 penalty for each size category smaller than Medium. Exceptionally stable creatures, such as dwarves or creatures with four legs, get an additional +4 bonus.

The spell does not noticeably affect the structure or form of the target object.