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
- Source
- Player's Handbook (2024)
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.
How popular is Divine Smite in 5e?
Divine Smite is the #51 most popular level 1 spell (of 82) and the #1 most picked level 1 Paladin spell (of 18).
Among level 1 spells, Divine Smite ranks just below Ray of Sickness and just above Color Spray in popularity.
- #117 (of 567) most popular 5e spell
- #51 (of 82) most popular level 1 spell
- #1 (of 18) most picked level 1 Paladin spell
Read about how this popularity data is calculated.
Spells similar to Divine Smite
Staggering Smite 4th-level enchantment
The spell delivers extra damage through a paladin's attack and resolves immediately, but uses psychic damage at a higher level.
Players prefer Divine Smite over Staggering Smite
Searing Smite 1st-level evocation
It is a same-level paladin smite cast on yourself to add damage to a weapon attack.
Players prefer Divine Smite over Searing Smite
Thunderous Smite 1st-level evocation
Both are 1st-level paladin smites that trigger alongside a melee attack and deal immediate extra damage.
Players prefer Divine Smite over Thunderous Smite
Shining Smite 2nd-level transmutation
A paladin uses it to enhance a weapon attack with radiant damage, though its effect lasts longer.
Players prefer Divine Smite over Shining Smite
Wrathful Smite 1st-level necromancy
This follows the same self-targeted smite pattern, adding damage when your weapon attack hits.
Players prefer Divine Smite over Wrathful Smite
Blinding Smite 3rd-level evocation
It is another paladin smite that augments an attack with radiant damage and a powerful secondary effect.
Players prefer Divine Smite over Blinding Smite