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'''Thunderous Smite''' is a [[Spells#1st Level Spells|Level 1]] Evocation Spell. This spell allows spellcasters to cause their weapon to ring with thunder as they strike, pushing targets away and potentially knocking them [[Prone]].  
{{SpellPage
| name = Thunderous Smite
| image = Thunderous Smite.webp
| level = 1
| school = Evocation
| classes = Paladin
| summary = This spell allows spellcasters to cause their melee weapon to ring with {{DamageType|Thunder}} as they strike, pushing targets away and potentially knocking them {{Cond|Prone}}.
| description = Your melee weapon rings with thunder as you strike, pushing your target {{Distance|m=3|ft=10}} away and possibly knocking them {{Cond|Prone}}.
| class learns at level 2 = Paladin
| class learns at level 6 = College of Lore:via [[Magical Secrets]]
| class learns at level 10 = Bard:via [[Magical Secrets]]
| attack roll = melee weapon
| cost = action
| hit cost = bonus, spell1
| damage = weapon
| damage type = Weapon
| extra damage = 2d6
| extra damage type = Thunder
| save = STR
| save dc = caster
| on save = Target takes full damage but isn't knocked {{Cond|Prone}}
| range = weapon
| condition = Prone
| condition duration = 1
| condition save = Strength
| condition dc = caster
| higher levels =
| notes =
* This spell counts as a weapon attack and thus can be used with {{SAI|Extra Attack}}.
* Thunderous Smite (and other [[Smite|Smite spells]]) behave differently from {{SAI|Divine Smite}}.
** It cannot be triggered as [[reaction]]s and must be used manually.
** It count as a spell for the purposes of features like {{SAI|Tempestuous Magic}} or {{SAI|Empowered Evocation}}. Despite consuming spell slots, Divine Smite is not actually classified as a spell.
** Divine Smite can be triggered as a reaction when using Thunderous Smite allowing for two different smites in a single attack.


[[Category:Spells]][[Category:Level 1 Spells]][[Category:Evocation Spells]]
| granted by items = Cacophony
}}


[[File:Thunderous Smite Icon.png|thumb|240x240px|{{AbilityInfobox
== External Links ==
| title = <div style="font-size:105%; font-family:Georgia;">''"Your weapon rings with thunder as you strike, pushing your target 10 ft away and possibly knocking them [[Prone]]."''</div>
* {{FRWiki|Thunderous smite|long}}
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<div style="text-align:center;">[[File:Actions Icon.png|frameless|25px]] '''Action''' [[File:B.Action Icon.png|frameless|25px]] '''Bonus Action''' [[File:Spell Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 1 Spell Slot'''</div>
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| Damage = Weapon Damage <span style="color:#9966cc">+ 2d6</span>
| Damage Types = [[Damage Types|<span style="color:#9966cc">Thunder</span>]]
| Range = Weapon Range
| School = Evocation
| Saving Throw = [[Constitution]]
| Concentration = None
| Condition = [[Prone]]
| Class = [[Paladin]]
}}]]


==Description==
[[Category:Sources of Thunder damage]]
Your weapon rings with thunder as you strike, pushing your target 10 ft away and possibly knocking them [[Prone]].
 
If the spellcaster misses the initial [[Attack Roll|Attack]], the spell slot and [[Bonus Action]] are not consumed.
==Properties==
{{C|[[File:Actions Icon.png|frameless|25px]] Action + [[File:B.Action Icon.png|frameless|25px]] Bonus Action + [[File:Spell Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] Level 1 Spell Slot}}
 
''Available to level 2 [[Paladin]].''
*Initial Damage: Weapon damage +{{DamageInfo|count=2|die=6|type=Thunder}}
*Range: {{C|[[File:Range Icon 2.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] Weapon Range}}
*Saving Throw: {{C|[[File:Saving Throw Icons.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Strength]]}}
*On hit: push target away
{| class="wikitable" role="presentation"
|[[File:Prone Condition Icon.png|frameless|25x25px]]<b> Prone</b>
|-
|{{C|[[File:Duration 50px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] Duration: 10 turns}}
* Can't move or act, and has [[Disadvantage]] on [[Strength]] and [[Dexterity]] [[Saving Throws]].
* Attacks against a Prone creature have [[Advantage]] if they're made within 3m / 5ft of the creature.
* A Prone creature must spend half its [[Movement Speed]] to stand up.
|}
==At Higher Levels==
Casting this spell at a higher level doesn't grant any additional benefits.

Revision as of 15:16, 1 July 2024

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Thunderous Smite is a level 1 evocation spell. This spell allows spellcasters to cause their melee weapon to ring with Damage TypesThunder as they strike, pushing targets away and potentially knocking them Prone Prone.

Description

Your melee weapon rings with thunder as you strike, pushing your target 3 m / 10 ft away and possibly knocking them Prone Prone.

Properties

Cost
Action
Cost on hit
Bonus action + Level 1 Spell Slot
Damage
Normal weapon damage
+
D6 Thunder.png 2d6 (2~12) Damage TypesThunder
Details
Melee weapon attack roll
STR Save (Spell save DC) (On Save: Target takes full damage but isn't knocked Prone Prone)
 Range: Normal weapon range

At higher levels

Casting this spell at a higher level grants no additional benefit.

Condition: Prone

Prone Prone

Duration: 1 turn

Spell save DC  Strength saving throw

How to learn

Classes:

Granted by the following items:

Notes

  • This spell counts as a weapon attack and thus can be used with Extra Attack Extra Attack.
  • Thunderous Smite (and other Smite spells) behave differently from Divine Smite Divine Smite.
    • It cannot be triggered as reactions and must be used manually.
    • It count as a spell for the purposes of features like Tempestuous Magic Tempestuous Magic or Empowered Evocation Empowered Evocation. Despite consuming spell slots, Divine Smite is not actually classified as a spell.
    • Divine Smite can be triggered as a reaction when using Thunderous Smite allowing for two different smites in a single attack.

External Links