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-'''Smite''' is a category of unique weapon attacks which, unlike normal attacks which cost an {{SmallIcon|Action Icon.png}} [[Action]], expend {{SpellSlot|1|1|w=30}} [[Spell Slots]] (often additionally a {{SmallIcon|Bonus Action Icon.png}} [[Bonus action]]) in order to activate.  As they are considered weapon attacks they can be used with and trigger {{SAI|Extra Attack}}, and in the case of {{SAI|Divine Smite}} can be used multiple times per combat turn.
+'''Smite''' is a category of unique weapon attacks which, unlike normal attacks which generally only cost an {{action|action}}, additionally expend {{SpellSlot|1|1|w=30}} [[Spell Slots]] (and often a {{action|bonus}}) in order to activate. Though requiring a spell slot to initially activate, they do {{em|not}} consume the spell slot on a miss.  As they are considered weapon attacks they can be used with and trigger {{SAI|Extra Attack}}, and in the case of {{SAI|Divine Smite}} can be used multiple times per combat turn.  The damage they deal is also subject to modification caused by a [[critical hit]].
 ==List of Smite abilities==
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-Except for Divine Smite, all of the other smites function the same.  Here are the key differences between Divine Smite and the other smites.
+Notably, Divine Smite functions slightly differently from the other smites.  Here are the key differences.
 ==Divine Smite==
-Despite consuming spell slots, Divine Smite is not a spell and does not interact with any effect or ability that only works with spells. Examples include {{SAI|Counterspell}}, {{RarityItem|Vivacious Cloak}}, or {{SAI|Tempestuous Magic}}. Other smites, such as {{SAI|Thunderous Smite}}, {{em|are}} proper spells and will interact with these effects.
+Despite consuming spell slots, Divine Smite is not a spell and does not interact with any effect or ability that only works with spells. Examples include {{SAI|Counterspell}}, {{RarityItem|Vivacious Cloak}}, or {{SAI|Tempestuous Magic}}.
+Unlike other smite spells, Divine Smite can also be configured to trigger automatically on a hit or critical hit via the Reactions menu. See {{SAI|Divine Smite (reaction)}}. This allows you to use Divine Smite on any melee weapon attack and multiple times per turn, even while dual-wielding. When triggered in this way, the only additional resource consumed is the selected level of spell slot.
 * Divine Smite cannot be triggered by ranged attacks.
-* Does {{em|not}} consume the spell slot on a miss.
-* Deals {{InfoBlob|Weapon Damage +}}
-** {{DamageText|2d8|Radiant|drs=t}} (to normal enemies)
-** {{DamageText|3d8|Radiant|drs=t}} (to fiends and undead)
-*** If the weapon attack roll is a critical hit, the damage is doubled ({{DamageText|4d8|Radiant}}, increasing by {{DamageText|2d8|Radiant}} for each spell slot level above 1st).
-Unlike other smite spells, Divine Smite can also be configured to trigger automatically on a hit or critical hit via the reactions menu. See {{SAI|Divine Smite (reaction)}}. This allows you to use Divine Smite on any melee weapon attack and multiple times per turn, even while dual-wielding. When triggered in this way, the only additional resource consumed is the selected level of spell slot.
 * Despite being configured in the Reactions menu, Divine Smite never consumes the {{action|reaction}} resource.
 * Divine Smite can be triggered as a reaction when using other smites, allowing for two different smites in a single attack.
 ==Other Smites==
-Other smites cannot be triggered as reactions and must be used manually; however, Divine Smite can be triggered as a reaction when using other smite spells allowing for two different smites in a single attack.  They also count as a spell for the purposes of features like {{SAI|Tempestuous Magic}} or {{SAI|Empowered Evocation}}.
+Other smites cannot be triggered as reactions and must be used manually; however, Divine Smite can be triggered as a reaction when using other smite spells allowing for two different smites in a single attack.  Other smites also count as proper spells for the purposes of features like [[Elemental Infusion]] or {{SAI|Empowered Evocation}} and will interact with these effects.