# Blinding Smite
> [!info] Spell Details
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> | **Level** | 3rd |
> | **School** | [[Evocation]] |
> | **Casting Time** | 1 Bonus Action |
> | **Range** | Self |
> | **Components** | V |
> | **Duration** | Concentration, up to 1 minute |
> | **Classes** | Paladin |
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## Description
The next time you hit a creature with a melee weapon attack during this spell's duration, your weapon flares with a bright light, and the attack deals an extra **3d8 radiant damage** to the target. Additionally, the target must succeed on a Constitution saving throw or be **blinded** until the spell ends. A creature blinded by this spell makes another Constitution saving throw at the end of each of its turns. On a successful save, it is no longer blinded.
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## At Higher Levels
This spell does not have an upcast effect.