Divine Smite 5e

Divine Smite is the Paladin's signature burst damage feature, expending spell slots to deal massive radiant damage on weapon hits.

Part of the Paladin class

At a Glance

Class
Paladin
Level
2nd

How It Works

When hitting with melee weapon, expend spell slot to deal +2d8 radiant (+1d8 per slot level above 1st, max 5d8). +1d8 vs undead/fiends. Can decide after hit.

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