Smite evil and damage reduction

[Marios]

Hello people!

A Paladin's Smite Evil ability bypasses any DR that the target creature might possess (as long as said creature is evil of course).

Does the same apply to the Smite Evil ability of other creatures? For example, the Smite Evil ability of Celestial creatures summoned using Summon Monster spells?

Thanks a lot in advance!

[Ishmell]

yes

[Gauss]

If you are referencing the Celestial Template Smite Evil the answer is no. The Smite ability of the 'aligned' templates are very specific and you get nothing more than what is stated.

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- Gauss

[Coridan]

No. Celestals only get the to hit and damage bonuses

Special Attacks smite evil 1/day as a swift action (adds Cha bonus to attack rolls and damage bonus equal to HD against evil foes; smite persists until target is dead or the celestial creature rests).

[Marios]

Ahhhh... that was exactly what I was looking for!

Thanks a lot!