Arcane Sword

Arcane Sword is a 7th-level evocation spell that bards and wizards can learn.

SRD 5.1 (2014)

Arcane Sword

Level
7
School
evocation
Casting
an action
Range
60 feet
Components
V, S, M (a miniature platinum sword with a grip and pommel of copper and zinc, worth 250 gp)
Targets
one creature
Damage
3d10 force, a spell attack roll
Lasts
1 minute
Concentration
yes
Classes
Bard, Wizard

You create a sword-shaped plane of force that hovers within range. It lasts for the duration.

When the sword appears, you make a melee spell attack against a target of your choice within 5 feet of the sword. On a hit, the target takes 3d10 force damage. Until the spell ends, you can use a bonus action on each of your turns to move the sword up to 20 feet to a spot you can see and repeat this attack against the same target or a different one.

SRD 5.2.1 (2024)

Arcane Sword

Level
7
School
evocation
Casting
an action
Range
90 feet
Components
V, S, M (a miniature sword worth 250+ GP)
Targets
one creature
Damage
4d12 + your spellcasting modifier force, a spell attack roll
Lasts
1 minute
Concentration
yes
Classes
Bard, Wizard

You create a spectral sword that hovers within range. It lasts for the duration.

When the sword appears, you make a melee spell attack against a target within 5 feet of the sword. On a hit, the target takes Force damage equal to 4d12 plus your spellcasting ability modifier.

On your later turns, you can take a Bonus Action to move the sword up to 30 feet to a spot you can see and repeat the attack against the same target or a different one.

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