# Wrathful Smite *1st-level, Necromancy* - **Casting time:** 1 Bonus Action - **Range:** Self - **Components:** V - **Duration:** 1 minute The target takes an extra `1d6` Necrotic damage from the attack, and it must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or have the [Frightened](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Frightened) condition until the spell ends. At the end of each of its turns, the [Frightened](3-Mechanics/CLI/rules/conditions.md#Frightened) target repeats the save, ending the spell on itself on a success. **Using a Higher-Level Spell Slot.** The damage increases by `1d6` for each spell slot level above 1. **Classes**: [Paladin](3-Mechanics/CLI/lists/list-spells-classes-paladin.md) *Source: Player's Handbook (2024) p. 343*