Divine Favor

Level & School
1st-level transmutation
Casting Time
Bonus action
Range
Self
Components
V, S
Duration
1 minute
Classes
Paladin

Until the spell ends, your attacks with weapons deal an extra 1d4 Radiant damage on a hit.

Level & School
1st-level evocation
Casting Time
Bonus action
Range
Self
Components
V, S
Duration
Concentration, 1 minute
Classes
Paladin

Your prayer empowers you with divine radiance. Until the spell ends, your weapon attacks deal an extra 1d4 radiant damage on a hit.

Divine Favor 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

No significant mechanical differences; both versions grant +1d4 radiant damage on weapon hits for 1 minute, with the same casting time, range, and class. The school change from evocation to transmutation is the only difference, but it does not affect gameplay mechanics.

Spells similar to Divine Favor

  • Bless

    Both provide additional damage to attacks with weapons or spells and have similar tactical uses.
  • Divine Smite

    Both enhance damage for melee attacks, adding Radiant damage and applicable for paladins.
  • Guidance

    Both provide a boost to an action, with Divine Favor enhancing damage while Guidance enhances ability checks.
  • Thunderous Smite

    Both increase damage upon a successful melee attack, affecting the attack's outcome significantly.
  • Wrathful Smite

    These spells enhance melee attack effectiveness, with Wrathful Smite adding additional effects.