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Spiritual Weapon

2nd-level · Evocation Concentration
Classes Cleric

Source 5e 2024 Rules

Casting Time
Bonus-Action
Range
60 feet
Duration
1 Minute
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Damage
1d8 Force
Target
1 creature
Description

You create a floating, spectral force that resembles a weapon of your choice and lasts for the duration. The force appears within range in a space of your choice, and you can immediately make one melee spell attack against one creature within 5 feet of the force. On a hit, the target takes Force damage equal to 1d8 plus your spellcasting ability modifier. As a Bonus Action on your later turns, you can move the force up to 20 feet and repeat the attack against a creature within 5 feet of it.

At Higher Levels

The damage increases by 1d8 for every slot level above 2.

Slot Level Progression
Base
2nd
1d8
Force
1 target
Slot
3rd
2d8
Force
1 target
Slot
4th
3d8
Force
1 target
Slot
5th
4d8
Force
1 target
Slot
6th
5d8
Force
1 target
Slot
7th
6d8
Force
1 target
Slot
8th
7d8
Force
1 target
Slot
9th
8d8
Force
1 target

About Spiritual Weapon

Spiritual Weapon is a Level 2 level spell from the school of Evocation.

This spell has a casting time of bonus-action , and a range of 60.0 ft (18.3 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: The damage increases by 1d8 for every slot level above 2.

Casting Tips

2 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Ideal for low-level encounters and utility situations. Consider environmental interactions for creative problem-solving.
  • Concentration: Requires concentration. Maintain focus to sustain the spell's effect.

School of Magic: Evocation

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