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{{Hatnote|Also see {{SAI|Divine Smite (reaction)}}}} | {{Hatnote|Also see {{SAI|Divine Smite (reaction)}}}} | ||
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| image = Divine Smite.webp | | image = Divine Smite.webp | ||
| classes = Paladin | | classes = Paladin | ||
| summary = Divine Smite allows a | | summary = Divine Smite is a spell-like ability that allows a [[Paladin]] to expend a [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slot]] to deal additional {{DamageType|Radiant}} damage with a melee weapon attack. | ||
| description = Your weapon deals an additional {{DamageText|2d8|Radiant|drs=t}} damage, increased by {{DamageText|1d8|Radiant}} damage when attacking Fiends or Undead. | | description = Your weapon deals an additional {{DamageText|2d8|Radiant|drs=t}} damage, increased by {{DamageText|1d8|Radiant}} damage when attacking Fiends or Undead. | ||
| class learns at level 2 = Paladin | | class learns at level 2 = Paladin | ||
| cost = action | | cost = action | ||
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| extra damage save effect = | | extra damage save effect = | ||
| extra damage per = | | extra damage per = | ||
| attack roll = | | attack roll = yes | ||
| range = weapon | | range = weapon | ||
| higher levels = * When | | higher levels = * When Divine Smite is cast at 2nd level or higher, damage increases by {{DamageText|1d8|Radiant}} for each [[Spells#Spell_Slot_Levels|spell slot level]] above 1st. This damage is capped to 5d8, so using a spell slot above 4th spell level adds no further damage. | ||
| notes = * | | notes = | ||
* Does | * Despite consuming spell slots, Divine Smite is not a spell and does not interact with any effect or ability that only works with spells. Examples include {{SAI|Counterspell}}, {{RarityItem|Vivacious Cloak}}, or {{SAI|Tempestuous Magic}}. | ||
** Other [[Smite]]s such as {{SAI|Thunderous Smite}} {{em|are}} proper spells and will interact with these effects. | |||
* Divine Smite cannot be triggered by ranged attacks. | |||
* Does {{em|not}} consume the spell slot on a miss. | |||
* Deals {{InfoBlob|Weapon Damage +}} | * Deals {{InfoBlob|Weapon Damage +}} | ||
** {{DamageText|2d8|Radiant|drs=t}} (to normal enemies) | ** {{DamageText|2d8|Radiant|drs=t}} (to normal enemies) | ||
** {{DamageText|3d8|Radiant|drs=t}} (to fiends and undead) | ** {{DamageText|3d8|Radiant|drs=t}} (to fiends and undead) | ||
* Unlike other smite spells, | * Unlike other smite spells, Divine Smite can also be configured to trigger automatically on a hit or critical hit via the reactions menu. See {{SAI|Divine Smite (reaction)}}. | ||
** This allows you to use Divine Smite on any melee weapon attack and multiple times per turn, even while dual-wielding. | ** This allows you to use Divine Smite on any melee weapon attack and multiple times per turn, even while dual-wielding. | ||
** When triggered in this way, the only additional resource consumed is the selected level of spell slot. | ** When triggered in this way, the only additional resource consumed is the selected level of spell slot. | ||
** Despite being configured in the Reactions menu, | ** Despite being configured in the Reactions menu, Divine Smite never consumes the {{action|reaction}} resource. | ||
* If the weapon attack roll is a critical hit, the damage is doubled ({{DamageText|4d8|Radiant}}, increasing by {{DamageText|2d8|Radiant}} for each [[Spells#Spell_Slot_Levels|Spell Slot Level]] above 1st). | * If the weapon attack roll is a critical hit, the damage is doubled ({{DamageText|4d8|Radiant}}, increasing by {{DamageText|2d8|Radiant}} for each [[Spells#Spell_Slot_Levels|Spell Slot Level]] above 1st). | ||
* [[ Divine Smite ]] cannot be countered with {{SAI|Counterspell}} | |||
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[[Category:Sources of Radiant damage]] | [[Category:Sources of Radiant damage]] |
Latest revision as of 01:03, 22 September 2024
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Divine Smite is a spell-like ability that allows a Paladin to expend a Spell Slot to deal additional Radiant damage with a melee weapon attack.
Description
Your weapon deals an additional 2d8RadiantDRS damage, increased by 1d8Radiant damage when attacking Fiends or Undead.
Properties
- Cost:
- Action
- Cost on hit:
- Level 1 Spell Slot
- Damage:
- Normal weapon damage
- + 2d8 (2~16) Radiant
- Details:
- Attack roll
- Range: Normal weapon range
At Higher Levels
- When Divine Smite is cast at 2nd level or higher, damage increases by 1d8Radiant for each spell slot level above 1st. This damage is capped to 5d8, so using a spell slot above 4th spell level adds no further damage.
How to learn
Classes:
- Class level 2: Paladin
Notes
- Despite consuming spell slots, Divine Smite is not a spell and does not interact with any effect or ability that only works with spells. Examples include Vivacious Cloak, or .
- Other Smites such as are proper spells and will interact with these effects.
, - Divine Smite cannot be triggered by ranged attacks.
- Does not consume the spell slot on a miss.
- Deals Weapon Damage +
- Unlike other smite spells, Divine Smite can also be configured to trigger automatically on a hit or critical hit via the reactions menu. See
- This allows you to use Divine Smite on any melee weapon attack and multiple times per turn, even while dual-wielding.
- When triggered in this way, the only additional resource consumed is the selected level of spell slot.
- Despite being configured in the Reactions menu, Divine Smite never consumes the Reaction resource.
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- If the weapon attack roll is a critical hit, the damage is doubled (4d8Radiant, increasing by 2d8Radiant for each Spell Slot Level above 1st).
- Divine Smite cannot be countered with