\subsection{Flame Blade}\label{flame-blade}

\emph{2nd---level evocation}

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  \textbf{Casting Time:} 1 bonus action
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  \textbf{Range:} Self
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  \textbf{Components:} V, S, M (leaf of sumac)
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  \textbf{Duration:} Concentration, up to 10 minutes
\end{itemize}

You evoke a fiery blade in your free hand. The blade is similar in size
and shape to a scimitar, and it lasts for the duration. If you let go of
the blade, it disappears, but you can evoke the blade again as a bonus
action.

You can use your action to make a melee spell attack with the fiery
blade. On a hit, the target takes 3d6 fire damage.

The flaming blade sheds bright light in a 10---foot radius and dim light
for an additional 10 feet.

\textbf{At Higher Levels:} When you cast this spell using a spell slot
of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for every two slot
levels above 2nd.
