Earth Spike

You manifest a spike of earth that erupts from a surface within 5 feet of the target's location within range.  If the target is flying and not within 5 feet of any surface, this spell has no effect.

Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 2d4 piercing damage.

The spell creates more than one spike when you reach higher levels: two spikes at 5th level, three spikes at 11th level, and four spikes at 17th level. You can direct the spikes at the same target or at different ones. Make a separate attack roll for each spike.