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Affects species ability score bonuses: choose 2014 or 2024 rules.

Divine Smite

Level 1 Evocation

SRD 5.2.1 (2024 rules)

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

The target takes an extra 2d8 Radiant damage from the attack. The damage increases by 1d8 if the target is a Fiend or an Undead.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 1.

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