Spiritual Weapon

Level 2 Evocation

Spiritual Weapon is a level 2 evocation spell in D&D 5e (2024 rules), available to the Cleric. Casting time: Bonus Action. Range: 60 feet. Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute.

Level
Level 2
School
Evocation
Casting Time
Bonus Action
Range
60 feet
Components
V, S
Duration
Concentration, up to 1 minute

Description

You create a floating, spectral weapon within range that lasts for the duration. When you cast the spell, you can make a melee spell attack against one creature within 5 feet of the weapon. 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 weapon 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 two spell slot levels above 2.

Classes that can cast Spiritual Weapon

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