Thunderous Smite

Level 1 Evocation

Thunderous 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

Your strike rings with thunder that is audible within 300 feet of you. The target takes an extra 2d6 Thunder damage from the attack. Additionally, if the target is a creature, it must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be pushed 10 feet away from you and have the Prone condition.

At Higher Levels

The damage increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 1.

Classes that can cast Thunderous Smite

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