Thunderous Smite

Damage

spell that blasts a foe with thunder and

battlefield control

, pushing it back and knocking it prone.

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.