Care and feeding of a young Smiter?

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Here's the problem I'm facing: At level 14, having achieved the Inner Cloister WP, NE is running out of steam with the +1 max damage Javelins he's been throwing (augmented by his prerequisite point in Might). I'm confident that Smite will come into its own at some point, but it hasn't yet: He's doing only 5-16 damage with slvl 7 Smite, wielding a Targe and a Steel Scimitar.

I'd very much appreciate knowing what worked for you in leveling your Smiter.:)

Hi

It's been a long time since I played a Smiter :(but how about using a sceptre with +Zeal, if that's not against your principles, and gamble for a better javelin.