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• Staggering Smite
  created: 2026-03-09T12:15:34.101-04:00
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• Warlock (The Hexblade)

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Staggering Smite

4th-level, Enchantment

• Casting time: 1 Bonus Action
• Range: Self
• Components: V
• Duration: Instantaneous

The target takes an extra 4d6 Psychic damage from the attack, and the target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or have the Stunned condition until the end of your next turn.

Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot. The extra damage increases by 1d6 for each spell slot level above 4.

Classes: Paladin; Warlock (The Hexblade)

Source: Player’s Handbook (2024) p. 320