Searing Smite
1st-Level Evocation
Casting Time: 1 bonus action, taken immediately after hitting a target with a weapon attack
Range: Self
Components: V
Duration: Instantaneous
As you hit the target, it takes an extra 2d6 Fire damage from the attack and begins Burning, using your spell save DC or 15, whichever is higher. The spell ends early if you cast it again or cast another smite spell, such as branding smite or lightning arrow.
At Higher Levels. The extra damage and the burning damage each increase by 1d6 for each slot level above 1st.
Source: PHB 2024 314
Changelog
- Altered base damage to be 2d6 instead of 2d6.
- Altered the rider effect to inflict the Burning condition instead of separate recurring damage.
- Removed concentration requirement.
- Wording, improved upcast, and made the DC equal to your spell save DC.
