Thunderous 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)
Your strike rings with thunder that is audible within 300 feet of you, and 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.
Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 1.
2014 Rules
- Level & School
- 1st-level evocation
- Casting Time
- Bonus action
- Range
- Self
- Components
- V
- Duration
- Concentration, 1 minute
- Classes
- Paladin
- Source
- Player's Handbook (2014)
The first time you hit with a melee weapon attack during this spell's duration, your weapon rings with thunder that is audible within 300 feet of you, and the attack deals an extra 2d6 thunder damage to the target. Additionally, if the target is a creature, it must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be pushed 10 feet away from you and knocked prone.
Thunderous Smite 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences
Thunderous Smite popularity
How popular is Thunderous Smite? It is a commonly found spell in the game, and is often chosen over other options when available. This spell is a reliable addition to any spellbook.
- #3 picked level 1 Paladin spell
- Top 50% of all 5e spells
- Bottom 50% of all level 1 spells
Read about how this popularity data is calculated.
Spells similar to Thunderous Smite
Shining Smite 2nd-level transmutation
As another paladin smite, it turns a self-cast spell into an attack-enhancing damage effect.
Players prefer Shining Smite over Thunderous Smite
Staggering Smite 4th-level enchantment
Despite its higher level, it shares the same paladin smite format of adding damage and a disruptive rider to a weapon strike.
Players prefer Staggering Smite over Thunderous Smite
Divine Smite 1st-level evocation
Both are instantaneous paladin spells cast on the self to empower a successful melee attack with extra damage.
Players prefer Divine Smite over Thunderous Smite
Searing Smite 1st-level evocation
It is a first-level paladin smite that adds damage to a weapon hit after casting.
Players prefer Searing Smite over Thunderous Smite
Wrathful Smite 1st-level necromancy
This first-level paladin smite likewise enhances one strike and adds a secondary effect against the target.
Players prefer Thunderous Smite over Wrathful Smite
Booming Blade Evocation cantrip
The spell delivers thunder damage through a weapon attack and can discourage or shape enemy movement around the hit.
Players prefer Thunderous Smite over Booming Blade