# Staggering Smite
> [!info] Spell Details
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> | **Level** | 4th |
> | **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 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.
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## At Higher Levels
This spell does not have an upcast effect.