You create a floating, spectral weapon within range that lasts for the duration or until you cast this spell again. When you cast the spell, you can make a melee spell attack against a creature within 5 feet of the weapon. On a hit, the target takes force damage equal to 1d8 + your spellcasting ability modifier.
As a bonus action on your turn, you can move the weapon up to 20 feet and repeat the attack against a creature within 5 feet of it.
The weapon can take whatever form you choose. Clerics of deities who are associated with a particular weapon (as St. Cuthbert is known for his mace and Thor for his hammer) make this spell's effect resemble that weapon.
At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d8 for every two slot levels above 2nd.
This weapon resembles nine ghostly, flexible tendrils, each moving independently like a cat’s tail. The strands shimmer with golden shadowy energy. The tips of each tail, small claw-like barbs glow with arcane runes, ready to lash out with divine force.
When summoned, the whip lashes out with supernatural precision, striking foes with multiple hits in a single motion. It moves with fluid, feline grace, curling and snapping unpredictably, much like a cat’s playful yet deadly swipes.
When it strikes, it emits the a sound much like a cat’s growl and it’s strikes leave behind glowing claw marks in the air, fading like starlight.
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