# Staggering Smite > [!info] Spell Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Level** | 4th | > | **School** | [[Evocation]] | > | **Casting Time** | 1 Bonus Action | > | **Range** | Self | > | **Components** | V | > | **Duration** | Concentration, up to 1 minute | > | **Classes** | Paladin | --- ## Description The next time you hit a creature with a melee weapon attack during this spell's duration, your weapon pierces both body and mind, and the attack deals an extra **4d6 psychic damage**. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, it has **disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks**, and **can't take reactions**, until the end of its next turn. --- ## At Higher Levels This spell does not have an upcast effect.