Spells /Smite

Spell · Priest · Holy · Ranks 1-8

Smite

Smite, a Priest Holy ability, was changed in WoW Forever: Rank 8 Holy damage 371 to 415 in Classic Era, 170 in Forever (a 160 to 180 roll). 8 of 8 ranks differ from Classic Era. Rank 8: 280 Mana, 30 yd range, 2.5 sec cast, requires level 54. Pick any rank to compare its tooltip with Classic Era.

Spell · Holy · Rank 1 changed

Smite (Rank 1) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Sep 29, 2026

Smite

Rank 1 · Holy school

20 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast

Requires level 1

Smite an enemy for 13 to 17 Holy damage.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Smite

Rank 1 · Holy school

20 Mana · 30 yd range · 1.5 sec cast

Requires level 1

Smite an enemy for 15 Holy damage.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 12, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 5, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0.5, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 15, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0.1, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.2666667 } ]

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Spell · Holy · Rank 2 changed

Smite (Rank 2) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Sep 29, 2026

Smite

Rank 2 · Holy school

30 Mana · 30 yd range · 2 sec cast

Requires level 6

Smite an enemy for 25 to 31 Holy damage.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Smite

Rank 2 · Holy school

30 Mana · 30 yd range · 2 sec cast

Requires level 6

Smite an enemy for 27 Holy damage.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 24, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 7, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0.6, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 27, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0.3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.2142857 } ]

See every changed record in the Oct 22, 2026 build →

Spell · Holy · Rank 3 changed

Smite (Rank 3) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Sep 29, 2026

Smite

Rank 3 · Holy school

60 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast

Requires level 14

Smite an enemy for 54 to 62 Holy damage.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Smite

Rank 3 · Holy school

60 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast

Requires level 14

Smite an enemy for 45 Holy damage.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 53, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 9, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0.9, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 45, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0.5, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.137931 } ]

See every changed record in the Oct 22, 2026 build →

Spell · Holy · Rank 4 changed

Smite (Rank 4) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Sep 29, 2026

Smite

Rank 4 · Holy school

95 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast

Requires level 22

Smite an enemy for 91 to 105 Holy damage.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Smite

Rank 4 · Holy school

95 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast

Requires level 22

Smite an enemy for 60 Holy damage.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 90, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 15, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 60, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 0.7, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.1428571 } ]

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Spell · Holy · Rank 5 changed

Smite (Rank 5) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Sep 29, 2026

Smite

Rank 5 · Holy school

140 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast

Requires level 30

Smite an enemy for 150 to 170 Holy damage.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Smite

Rank 5 · Holy school

140 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast

Requires level 30

Smite an enemy for 81 Holy damage.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 149, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 21, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.6, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 81, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.125 } ]

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Spell · Holy · Rank 6 changed

Smite (Rank 6) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Sep 29, 2026

Smite

Rank 6 · Holy school

185 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast

Requires level 38

Smite an enemy for 212 to 240 Holy damage.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Smite

Rank 6 · Holy school

185 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast

Requires level 38

Smite an enemy for 94 Holy damage.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 211, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 29, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 2, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 94, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.1, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.1238938 } ]

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Spell · Holy · Rank 7 changed

Smite (Rank 7) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

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Classic Era Sep 29, 2026

Smite

Rank 7 · Holy school

230 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast

Requires level 46

Smite an enemy for 287 to 323 Holy damage.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Smite

Rank 7 · Holy school

230 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast

Requires level 46

Smite an enemy for 126 Holy damage.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 286, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 37, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 2.3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 126, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.1, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.1180328 } ]

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Spell · Holy · Rank 8 changed

Smite (Rank 8) tooltip: Classic Era vs WoW Forever

The same tooltip players see in-game, side by side, with each changed line marked.

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Classic Era Sep 29, 2026

Smite

Rank 8 · Holy school

280 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast

Requires level 54

Smite an enemy for 371 to 415 Holy damage.

Forever Oct 22, 2026

Smite

Rank 8 · Holy school

280 Mana · 30 yd range · 2.5 sec cast

Requires level 54

Smite an enemy for 170 Holy damage.

changed value added in Forever removed in Forever

Raw field diff every changed column

Field	Classic Era	Forever
effects	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 370, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "dieSides": 45, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 2.7, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0 } ]	[ { "amplitude": 0, "aura": 0, "auraPeriod": 0, "basePoints": 170, "chainAmplitude": 1, "chainTargets": 0, "effect": 2, "index": 0, "miscValue": [ 0, 0 ], "pointsPerResource": 0, "realPointsPerLevel": 1.3, "triggerSpell": 0, "variance": 0.1119593 } ]

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What changed for Smite in WoW Forever

Rank 1 changed Holy damage 13 to 17 in Classic Era, printed 15 in Forever (the same 13 to 17 roll)
Rank 2 changed Holy damage 25 to 31 in Classic Era, 27 in Forever (a 24 to 30 roll)
Rank 3 changed Holy damage 54 to 62 in Classic Era, 45 in Forever (a 42 to 48 roll)
Rank 4 changed Holy damage 91 to 105 in Classic Era, 60 in Forever (a 56 to 64 roll)
Rank 5 changed Holy damage 150 to 170 in Classic Era, 81 in Forever (a 76 to 86 roll)
Rank 6 changed Holy damage 212 to 240 in Classic Era, 94 in Forever (a 88 to 100 roll)
Rank 7 changed Holy damage 287 to 323 in Classic Era, 126 in Forever (a 119 to 133 roll)
Rank 8 changed Holy damage 371 to 415 in Classic Era, 170 in Forever (a 160 to 180 roll)

Smite changes between Forever builds

In the Oct 8, 2026 build (vs Oct 7, 2026)
- Rank 1 changed effect values changed
- Rank 2 changed Holy damage 28 before (a 25 to 31 roll), 27 after (a 24 to 30 roll)
- Rank 3 changed Holy damage 46 before (a 43 to 49 roll), 45 after (a 42 to 48 roll)
- Rank 4 changed Holy damage 59 before (a 55 to 63 roll), 60 after (a 56 to 64 roll)

Differs from Classic Era in every Forever build since Sep 16, 2026

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Questions about Smite

Was Smite nerfed in WoW Forever?

Smite is listed as changed, not nerfed or buffed: no cast time, cost, cooldown or range moved in WoW Forever compared with Classic Era. The change is to its effect values. Rank 8: Holy damage 371 to 415 in Classic Era, 170 in Forever (a 160 to 180 roll).

What changed for Smite in WoW Forever?

Rank 1: Holy damage 13 to 17 in Classic Era, printed 15 in Forever (the same 13 to 17 roll). Rank 2: Holy damage 25 to 31 in Classic Era, 27 in Forever (a 24 to 30 roll). Rank 3: Holy damage 54 to 62 in Classic Era, 45 in Forever (a 42 to 48 roll). Rank 4: Holy damage 91 to 105 in Classic Era, 60 in Forever (a 56 to 64 roll). Rank 5: Holy damage 150 to 170 in Classic Era, 81 in Forever (a 76 to 86 roll). Rank 6: Holy damage 212 to 240 in Classic Era, 94 in Forever (a 88 to 100 roll). Rank 7: Holy damage 287 to 323 in Classic Era, 126 in Forever (a 119 to 133 roll). Rank 8: Holy damage 371 to 415 in Classic Era, 170 in Forever (a 160 to 180 roll). Each rank's Classic Era and WoW Forever tooltips are shown side by side on this page.

Which class gets Smite in WoW Forever?

Smite is a Priest ability in WoW Forever, in the Holy spellbook tab.

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