Divine Smite

Level 1 Evocation

Divine Smite is a level 1 evocation spell in D&D 5e (2024 rules), available to the Paladin. Casting time: Bonus Action, which you take right after hitting a creature with a melee weapon or Unarmed Strike. Range: Self. Duration: Instantaneous.

Level
Level 1
School
Evocation
Casting Time
Bonus Action, which you take right after hitting a creature with a melee weapon or Unarmed Strike
Range
Self
Components
V
Duration
Instantaneous

Description

You channel divine energy into a strike. Choose one creature within 60 feet of you that you can see. The target takes 2d8 Radiant damage. The target takes an extra 1d8 Radiant damage if it is a Fiend or an Undead.

At Higher Levels

The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 1.

Classes that can cast Divine Smite

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