Can a Barbarian Paladin use Smite while raging?

LeK is correct, you can Divine Smite while Raging.

Can Barbarian smite while raging?

A Barbarian/Paladin cannot cast Paladin spells while Raging, but they can do a Divine Smite while Raging.

Can you multiclass Barbarian and Paladin?

They both tank effectively, the Barb can soak up half the damage they take with resistances, and have a D12 hit die, which is massive, and the Paladin is difficult to hit, because with plate armor, shield and the defence fighting style, their AC will be at least 21. Multiclass options are pretty good for both, too.

What can you do while raging 5e?

They benefit from your extra rage damage. You can’t cast spells while raging and you cannot concentrate on spells while raging either.” Ted: “ All right, so I gotta I gotta interject one more thing. In order to continue raging, you need to either be making attacks or taking damage to continue that process.

Can you use Cantrips while raging?

A barbarian can’t cast spells or concentrate on one while raging. Rage doesn’t prevent other forms of magic use.

Can you smite twice in a turn?

TL;DR: other than “1 spell slot per attack” and “max 5d8 damage or 6d8 versus undead/fiends per use of divine smite” there are no limits. 1 divine smite per attack, but no limit per turn.

Can you channel divinity while raging?

Yes, they can use a Channel Divinity option while raging. Rage only prevents casting a spell or concentrating on one.

Can you use divine smite while raging?

You can smite divinely while enraged. It’s rare–and explicitly spelled-out circumstances–where you’d make an attack but end up casting a spell. No, raging does not prevent you from using Divine Smite.

What do you get for Multiclassing into barbarian?

It’s well-known that Barbarians do two big things: take damage and deal damage. Most of the time, they dole out the damage to one specific person. Multiclassing intensifies a Barbarian’s abilities. It can help yours deal damage even better than before.

Can you Eldritch smite while raging?

You can smite divinely while enraged. There’s no spell named divine smite; you’re not casting a spell when you use that class feature. It’s a feature triggered when you hit with a weapon attack.

Can Barbarians concentrate while raging?

There is nothing saying that a Barbarian cannot pre-cast a duration spell that has a lasting effect which does not require concentration. It simply says you cannot cast and/or concentrate on a spell while Raging.

Can Eldritch smite crit?

Eldritch Smite caps at 6d8 force damage, or 12d8 on a critical hit. The Eldritch Smite invocation specifically requires a “warlock spell slot”, referring to spell slots granted by the Pact Magic feature.

Can a normal paladin use Smite while raging?

Paladins have several things called “smite”. Some of them can be used while raging, some cannot. If you are able to cast spells, you can’t cast them or concentrate on them while raging.

Can you use divine Smite while raging?

Starting at 2nd level, they gain the Divine Smite class ability. While it expends a spell slot, it requires neither casting a spell nor concentration. So it works fine while raging. Jeremy Crawford has confirmed this in a non-binding Sage Advice ruling: ”Divine smite is not a spell, yet it is fueled by spell slots.

Is it possible to combine a paladin and a barbarian?

Since 5e took away the alignment restriction on the Paladin (and probably the Barbarian as well), it is more possible to combine them, but the DM should be sure it is in character and not just a move to get “cool powers”.

Can 2nd level players cast Smite while raging?

If you are able to cast spells, you can’t cast them or concentrate on them while raging. Starting at 2nd level, they have access to the various smite spells (beginning with searing smite, thunderous smite, and wrathful smite as 1st level spells, and broadening from there as they level up).