You create a floating, spectral sword 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.
With your DM's permission, a creature can wield your Arcane Sword. The DM may impose these rules to further balance your games. It counts as a simple melee weapon with which you are proficient. It deals 1d8 force damage on a hit and has the light and finesse properties. If the sword is used to take the Attack action then you cannot use a bonus action to cause the sword to attack and vice versa.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for every two slot levels above 2nd.
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