Thunderous Smite

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Damage

Thunderous Smite is a Damage spell. Damage spells focus on dealing harm to enemies.

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 spell that blasts a foe with thunder and
battlefield control

Thunderous Smite is a Battlefield Shaping spell. Battlefield Shaping spells alter terrain, create obstacles, introduce hazards, and affect enemy positioning.

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, 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

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, up to 1 minute
Classes
Paladin

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

It no longer has Concentration and its duration is now Instantaneous, so it’s a one-and-done smite instead of a 1-minute buff. It also gains scaling: the thunder damage increases by 1d6 per spell slot above 1. Now also has an upcast entry.

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.

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