Chromatic Ray

You send forth a beam of energy to strike an enemy. You choose acid, cold, fire, lightning, poison, or thunder for the type of beam you create, and then make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 1d8 damage of the type you choose.

The spell creates more than one beam when you reach higher levels: two beams at 5th level, three beams at 11th level, and four beams at 17th level. You can direct the beams at the same target or at different ones. Make a separate attack roll for each beam.