You touch a creature and cause its vital essence to shrink away.

A creature must make a Constitution saving throw, taking 6d12 necrotic damage on a failure or half as much on a success. Regardless of whether the creature passes or fails, the target is vulnerable to the next attack against it that deals bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing damage.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the spell's range is increased to 30 ft.