# Divine Smite

- **Level**: 1 Evocation
- **Classes**: Paladin
- **Casting Time**: 1 bonus action
- **Range**: Self
- **Components**: 
- **Duration**: instantaneous
- **Source**: [SRD 2024](../../../srds/SRD_2024.pdf)

The target takes an extra 2d8 Radiant damage from the attack. The damage increases by 1d8 if the target is a Fiend or an Undead.

**Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot.** The damage increases by 1d8 for each spell slot level above 1.