Earthen Pillar

You summon a sharp earthen pillar out of the ground to damage a creature within range or create a temporary climbable surface that stretches upwards for 3 to 7 feet. The target must succeed on a Dexterity saving throw or take 1d8 piercing damage. The target gains no benefit from cover for this saving throw.

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