Larian Studios Forums Baldur's Gate III Baldur's Gate III - General Is the list of new upcoming spells complete?

I've also noticed that Banishing Smite is on the list - a 5th level Paladin spell normally unlocked at character level 17. This raises some questions:
1. How did a spell meant for 17th level characters make it on the list when the level cap is 12?
2. Is Paladin getting buffed via early access to stronger spells? If so, why only Paladin?
3. What about Banishment?

Having Banishing Smite in the game but not Banishment makes zero sense. This actually makes me a bit more optimistic about the list not being complete.

Spiritual Weapon was leaked in Patch 9, deleted, and didn't show up in the teaser dump. Interesting. Could they not get it to work without cheese?

I presume it is due to the little spell thieving bards (such as myself). Magical secrets at level 10 can snag a spell from any other spell list, so 5th level paladin spells are on the table for bards. in the table top, my bard ran around with a number of paladin exclusive spells. Thankfully, no paladin in the party to get jealous.

I've also noticed that Banishing Smite is on the list - a 5th level Paladin spell normally unlocked at character level 17. This raises some questions:
1. How did a spell meant for 17th level characters make it on the list when the level cap is 12?
2. Is Paladin getting buffed via early access to stronger spells? If so, why only Paladin?
3. What about Banishment?

Having Banishing Smite in the game but not Banishment makes zero sense. This actually makes me a bit more optimistic about the list not being complete.