Searing Smite
Level 1 Evocation
Searing 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: 1 minute.
- 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
- 1 minute
Description
As you hit the target, it takes an extra 1d6 Fire damage from the attack. At the start of each of its turns until the spell ends, the target takes 1d6 Fire damage and must make a Constitution saving throw. On a successful save, the spell ends. On a failed save, the Fire damage dealt by the spell increases by 1d6.
At Higher Levels
The extra Fire damage and recurring damage each increase by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 1.
Classes that can cast Searing Smite
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