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-* The [[Paladin]] class feature, [[Divine Smite]]
+| title = Smite
-* '''Banishing Smite''', either [[Banishing Smite (Melee)]] or [[Banishing Smite (Ranged)]]
+| description = Smite is a category of weapon attacks which have spell-like components, dealing a combination of weapon damage and elemental damage, and often inflicting additional status effects.
-* [[Blinding Smite]]
+| image = Divine_Smite.webp
-* [[Branding Smite]]
+| type = article
-* [[Searing Smite]]
+}}
-* [[Thunderous Smite]]
-* [[Wrathful Smite]]
+'''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.
+==List of Smite abilities==
+{{div col | style = column-width: 18em; list-style-type: none;}}
+* {{SAI|Divine Smite|w=40}}
+* {{SAI|Banishing Smite|w=40|c=16}}
+* {{SAI|Blinding Smite|w=40}}
+* {{SAI|Searing Smite|w=40|c=16}}
+* {{SAI|Thunderous Smite|w=40}}
+* {{SAI|Wrathful Smite|w=40|c=16}}
+{{div col end}}
+Except for Divine Smite, all of the other smites function the same.  Here are the key differences between Divine Smite and the other smites.
+==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.
+* 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 smite spells behave differently from Divine Strike. They 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}}.