# Ensnaring Strike > [!info] Spell Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Level** | 1st | > | **School** | [[Conjuration]] | > | **Casting Time** | 1 Bonus Action | > | **Range** | Self | > | **Components** | V | > | **Duration** | Concentration, up to 1 minute | > | **Classes** | Ranger | --- ## Description The next time you hit a creature with a weapon attack before this spell ends, a writhing mass of thorny vines appears at the point of impact, and the target must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be **restrained** by the magical vines until the spell ends. A Large or larger creature has advantage on this saving throw. While restrained by this spell, the target takes **1d6 piercing damage** at the start of each of its turns. A creature restrained by the vines or one that can touch the creature can use its action to make a Strength check against your spell save DC to free it. --- ## At Higher Levels When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 2nd level or higher, the damage increases by **1d6** for each slot level above 1st.