\subsection{Spiritual Weapon}\label{spiritual-weapon}

\emph{2nd-level evocation}

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  \textbf{Casting Time:} 1 bonus action
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  \textbf{Range:} 60 feet
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  \textbf{Components:} V, S
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  \textbf{Duration:} 1 minute
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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. 0 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.

The weapon can take whatever form you choose. Clerics of deities who are
associated with a particular weapon (as St. Cuthbert is known for his
mace and Thor for his hammer) make this spell's effect resemble that
weapon.

\textbf{At Higher Levels:} When you cast this spell using a spell slot
of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for every two slot
levels above the 2nd.
