\subsection{Melf's Acid Arrow}\label{melfs-acid-arrow}

\emph{2nd-level evocation}

\begin{itemize}
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\item
  \textbf{Casting Time:} 1 action
\item
  \textbf{Range:} 90 feet
\item
  \textbf{Components:} V, S, M (powdered rhubarb leaf and an adder's
  stomach)
\item
  \textbf{Duration:} Instantaneous
\end{itemize}

A shimmering green arrow streaks toward a target within range and bursts
in a spray of acid. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a
hit, the target takes 4d4 acid damage immediately and 2d4 acid damage at
the end of its next turn. On a miss, the arrow splashes the target with
acid for half as much of the initial damage and no damage at the end of
its next turn.

\textbf{At Higher Levels:} When you cast this spell using a spell slot
of 3rd level or higher, the damage (both initial and later) increases by
1d4 for each slot level above 2nd.
