Thunderous Smite
1st level Evocation
- Casting Time
- 1 Bonus Action
- Range
- Self
- Duration
- Concentration, up to 1 minute
- Components
- V
- Class
- Paladin
Spell Description
The first time you hit with a melee weapon attack during this spell’s duration, your weapon rings with thunder that is audible within 300 feet of you, and the attack deals an extra 2d6 thunder damage to the target. Additionally, if the target is a creature, it must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be pushed 10 feet away from you and knocked prone.
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | |
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| Damage Dice | 2d8 | ||||||||
| Min Damage | 2 | ||||||||
| Average Damage | 9 | ||||||||
| Max Damage | 16 |
| Lvl | Dice | Min | Avg | Max |
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| 1st | 2d8 | 2 | 9 | 16 |
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Is Thunderous Smite Good?
Overall Rating: Blue. This means that thunderous smite is a great spell and you should strongly consider this spell for your character.
Overall Notes: On average does slightly less damage than Divine Smite. Knocking an opponent prone could certainly be worth it depending on the battlefield and initiative.