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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. | ||