Divine Smite

SpellXPHBp. 2652024SRD

Level: 1 · Evocation
Casting time: 1 bonus (which you take immediately after hitting a target with a Melee weapon or an {@variantrule Unarmed Strike|XPHB})
Range: Self
Components: V
Duration: Instantaneous

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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