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Searing Smite 5e spell (2024)

1st-level evocation · new in the 2024 rules (SRD 5.2)

Casting time
Bonus Action, which you take immediately after hitting a target with a Melee weapon or an Unarmed Strike
Range
Self Component: V
Duration
1 minute
School
Evocation
Level
1
Classes
Paladin

As you hit the target, it takes an extra 1d6 Fire damage from the attack. At the start of each of its turns until the spell ends, the target takes 1d6 Fire damage and then makes a Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the spell continues. On a successful save, the spell ends.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. All the damage increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 1.

Searing Smite isn’t in the 2014 SRD 5.1; this is its 2024 text from the SRD 5.2.

Classes that can cast Searing Smite

ClassFirst availableSpellcasting ability
Paladin spells1st character levelCharisma

Levels follow the 2024 rules, where paladins and rangers cast from 1st level.

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