You speak a means of attack and harm a creature within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 force damage. You may forgo damage to reduce a creatures speed by 5 ft. per damage die of this spell.

This spell's damage increases by 1d8 when you reach 5th level (2d8), 11th level (3d8), and 17th level (4d8).