Smite Bonus

Systemic Until used

Holy energy charge that empowers the next attack. Accumulated when preparing Divine Smite, consumed on strike for bonus damage.

Source: Paladin (Divine Smite preparation)

Mechanics

How It Works

Charges bonus damage for next attack
Consumed when Paladin attacks
Adds holy damage component to strike
Requires AP to charge (opportunity cost)

Duration & Stacking

Persists until Paladin makes an attack
Does not stack - charges replace each other
Lost if Paladin is killed before attacking

Tactical Consideration

Charge on turn before engaging
Trade action economy for burst damage
Effective against high-priority targets

Interactions

Synergies

Positioning: Charge while moving into range
Target selection: Save smite for key enemy
Safe setup: Charge when enemies can't reach you

Counters

Kiting: Prevent Paladin from reaching target
Focus Paladin: Kill before smite lands
CC: Sleep/Freeze delays smite delivery