Smite is a powerful unit-targeted summoner spell that deals true damage to large/medium monsters, enemy minions, or pets. It is essential for jungle roles and requires level 3 to use.

Key Features:

• 15-second cooldown with maximum 2 charges
• Charges regenerate every 90 seconds starting at 1:30
• Can be affected by summoner spell haste
• Required to purchase jungle pets (Gustwalker, Mosstomper, or Scorchclaw)

Upgrades:

1. Unleashed Smite

• Unlocks after feeding jungle pet 20 treats
• Deals 900 true damage to monsters/minions
• Can damage champions for 80-160 true damage and 20% slow

2. Primal Smite

• Unlocks after feeding jungle pet 40 treats
• Deals 1200 true damage to primary target
• Deals 100% damage to nearby monsters
• Adds pet-specific passive bonuses

Strategic Uses:

• Securing objectives like Dragon and Baron
• Speeding up jungle clear time
• Lane pushing (best used on siege minions)
• Creating opportunities for skillshots by removing minion blocks
• Countering certain champion pets/abilities

Important Notes:

• Deals true damage that cannot be reduced or amplified
• Can target pets like Tibbers and Voidlings
• Draws minion aggro when used on champions
• Can be used during other ability cast times
• Prioritizes epic monsters within 350 units if no valid target

Patch Changes:

• Pet damage standardized to 40 at all levels
• Epic monster targeting prioritization added
• Removed spell effects from non-monster damage
• Various balance adjustments to damage values and effects

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