Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

Divine Smite 5e: Paladin Feature

Divine Smite is a Paladin feature gained at level 2 in D&D 5e. Starting at 2nd level, when you hit a creature with a melee weapon attack, you can expend one spell slot to deal radiant damage to the target, in addition to the weapon's damage.



Divine Smite

Class: Paladin
Level: 2

Starting at 2nd level, when you hit a creature with a melee weapon attack, you can expend one spell slot to deal radiant damage to the target, in addition to the weapon's damage. The extra damage is 2d8 for a 1st-level spell slot, plus 1d8 for each spell level higher than 1st, to a maximum of 5d8. The damage increases by 1d8 if the target is an undead or a fiend.


Frequently Asked Questions

What does Divine Smite do in D&D 5e?

Starting at 2nd level, when you hit a creature with a melee weapon attack, you can expend one spell slot to deal radiant damage to the target, in addition to the weapon's damage.

What level do you get Divine Smite in D&D 5e?

You gain Divine Smite at level 2 Paladin progression.

Is Divine Smite a Paladin feature in D&D 5e?

Yes. Divine Smite is a Paladin class feature in D&D 5e.

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