Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

Improved Divine Smite 5e: Paladin Feature

Improved Divine Smite is a Paladin feature gained at level 11 in D&D 5e. By 11th level, you are so suffused with righteous might that all your melee weapon strikes carry divine power with them.



Improved Divine Smite

Class: Paladin
Level: 11

By 11th level, you are so suffused with righteous might that all your melee weapon strikes carry divine power with them. Whenever you hit a creature with a melee weapon, the creature takes an extra 1d8 radiant damage. If you also use your Divine Smite with an attack, you add this damage to the extra damage of your Divine Smite.


Frequently Asked Questions

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

By 11th level, you are so suffused with righteous might that all your melee weapon strikes carry divine power with them.

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

You gain Improved Divine Smite at level 11 Paladin progression.

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

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

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