Divine Smite
2024 Rules
- Level & School
- 1st-level evocation
- Casting Time
- Bonus action, which you take immediately after hitting a target with a melee weapon or an unarmed strike
- Range
- Self
- Components
- V
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Classes
- Paladin
The target takes an extra 2d8 Radiant damage from the attack. The damage increases by 1d8 if the target is a Fiend or an Undead.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 1.
Divine Smite 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences
Divine Smite is a new spell for the 2024 edition.
Divine Smite popularity
How popular is Divine Smite? It is a commonly found spell in the game, and is chosen above nearly all other options when available. This spell is a widely sought-after option.
- #1 picked level 1 Paladin spell
- Top 25% of all 5e spells
- Bottom 50% of all level 1 spells
Spells similar to Divine Smite
Shining Smite 2nd-level transmutation
This is another paladin self-buff that converts a hit into extra radiant-focused damage, matching the target's radiant theme and one-attack use.
Players prefer Divine Smite over Shining Smite
Searing Smite 1st-level evocation
This spell likewise boosts a melee attack with extra elemental damage on a hit and is used to turn one strike into a damaging opener.
Players prefer Divine Smite over Searing Smite
Thunderous Smite 1st-level evocation
Both are paladin self-effects that add extra damage to a weapon hit and are chosen to augment a single strike for tactical burst.
Players prefer Divine Smite over Thunderous Smite
Wrathful Smite 1st-level necromancy
Like the target, it enhances a weapon attack and adds an extra effect on hit, making it a direct analogue for single-attack amplification.
Players prefer Divine Smite over Wrathful Smite
Blinding Smite 3rd-level evocation
It functions as a strike-focused paladin enhancement that deals extra damage and tacks on a useful secondary effect when you hit.
Players prefer Divine Smite over Blinding Smite