Wrathful Smite


1st-Level Necromancy Spell (Paladin, Ranger)

Casting Time: Bonus Action, which you take immediately after hitting a creature with a melee weapon or an [[glossary:Unarmed Strike]]
Range: Self
Components: V
Duration: 1 minute

As you hit the creature, your strike channels divine wrath. The target takes an extra 1d6 Necrotic damage from the attack, and it must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or have the Frightened condition until the spell ends. At the end of each of its turns, the Frightened target repeats the saving throw, ending the spell on itself on a success.

At Higher Levels: When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 1st.


Source: Player's Handbook Playtest 6