# Spiritual Weapon
> [!info] Spell Details
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> | **Level** | 2nd |
> | **School** | [[Evocation]] |
> | **Casting Time** | 1 Bonus Action |
> | **Range** | 60 feet |
> | **Components** | V, S |
> | **Duration** | 1 minute |
> | **Classes** | Cleric |
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## Description
You create a floating, spectral weapon within range that lasts for the duration or until you cast this spell again. When you cast the spell, you can make a melee spell attack against a creature within 5 feet of the weapon. On a hit, the target takes force damage equal to **1d8 + your spellcasting ability modifier**. As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the weapon up to 20 feet and repeat the attack against a creature within 5 feet of it.
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## At Higher Levels
When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd or 4th level, the damage increases by **1d8** for every two slot levels above 2nd. When you use a spell slot of 5th level or higher, the damage increases by **1d8** for every two slot levels above 2nd.