# Divine Smite *1st-level, Evocation*  - **Casting time:** 1 Bonus Action - **Range:** Self - **Components:** V - **Duration:** Instantaneous The target takes an extra `dice:2d8|noform|noparens|avg` (`2d8`) Radiant damage from the attack. The damage increases by `dice:1d8|noform|noparens|avg` (`1d8`) if the target is a Fiend or an Undead. **Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot.** The damage increases by `dice:1d8|noform|noparens|avg|text(1d8)` for each spell slot level above 1. **Classes**: [Paladin](/Rules/Source/lists/list-spells-classes-paladin.md) *Source: Player's Handbook (2024) p. 265. Available in the <span title='Systems Reference Document (5.2)'>SRD</span> and the Free Rules (2024)*