Eldritch Blade

A blade of sparking energy slices at a creature within range. Make a melee spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d10 slashing damage.

The spell creates more than one sword when you reach higher levels: two swords at 5th level, three swords at 11th level, and four swords at 17th level. You can direct the swords at the same target or at different ones if they are within range of one creature that has already been targeted. Make a separate attack roll for each sword.

You can not take this spell if you have eldritch blast as a cantrip. If you know both spells then you can choose which one to after you complete a short rest.

Any eldritch invocations that effect eldritch blast will affect in a similar way. Changes to invocations are listed below:

Eldritch Spear

Prerequisite: eldritch blade cantrip

When you cast eldritch blade, its range is 15 feet.

Grasp of Hadar

Prerequisite: eldritch blade cantrip

Once on each of your turns when you hit a creature with your eldritch blade, that creature is not able to take reactions.

Lance of Lethargy

Prerequisite: eldritch blade cantrip

Once on each of your turns when you hit a creature with your eldritch blade, you can attempt to knock a creature prone. The creature has to make a Strength saving throw and, on a fail, are knocked prone.