Magic Glintblade (2.0)

"Magic Glintblade—crafted by the Carian knights to punish at a distance. A delayed spell that forms a spectral sword above your foe, striking when they least expect. Subtle, precise, and perfect for setting traps or ending cowards who flee."- Merchant of Everywares, Z.

You conjure a spectral, blade-shaped mote of arcane energy that hovers silently near a target within range. At the start of your next turn, or if your concentration ends early, the blade streaks toward the target.

Choose a creature within range when you cast the spell. At the start of your next turn, the glintblade launches toward that creature. Make a ranged spell attack. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 force damage.

The glintblade automatically dissipates if the target becomes unreachable (e.g., moves out of range, turns invisible, or is no longer a valid target).

The spell's damage increases when you reach higher levels:

At 5th level: 2d8

At 11th level: 3d8

At 17th level: 4d8