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'''Smite''' is a category of unique weapon attacks which, unlike normal attacks which cost an {{ | '''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== | ==List of Smite abilities== | ||
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Notably, Divine Smite functions slightly differently from the other smites. Here are the key differences. | |||
==Divine Smite== | ==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}}. | 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. | * Divine Smite cannot be triggered by ranged attacks. | ||
* Despite being configured in the Reactions menu, Divine Smite never consumes the {{action|reaction}} resource. | * 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. | * 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== | ||
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 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. | ||
Revision as of 02:11, 10 October 2024
Smite is a category of unique weapon attacks which, unlike normal attacks which generally only cost an 
Action, additionally expend 
Spell Slots (and often a 
Bonus action) in order to activate. Though requiring a spell slot to initially activate, they do not consume the spell slot on a miss. As they are considered weapon attacks they can be used with and trigger 
, and in the case of 
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
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 
, 
Vivacious Cloak, or 
.
Unlike other smite spells, Divine Smite can also be configured to trigger automatically on a hit or critical hit via the Reactions menu. See . 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.
- Despite being configured in the Reactions menu, Divine Smite never consumes the
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. Other smites also count as proper spells for the purposes of features like Elemental Infusion or 
and will interact with these effects.