A Ream of Gnarled Wire lashes out at a creature you can see within range. The target must make a Strength saving throw or become restrained and take 2d4 piercing damage. On success the target is not restrained and takes half damage

this damage counts as magical

This spell’s damage increases by 1d4 when you reach 5th level (3d4), 11th level (4d4), and 17th level (5d4).