Crimson Lash

You conjure a whip of searing red energy that lashes out at a creature within range. Make a melee spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 5d8 necrotic damage, and it must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be pulled 10 feet closer to you and knocked prone.

If the creature is reduced to 0 hit points by this spell, its body disintegrates into a mist of blood, leaving behind only its equipment.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for each slot level above 3rd.