Brand

You place a divine brand on a creature that you can see within range, rebuking it for all to see. Until the spell ends, you deal an extra 1d6 radiant damage to the target whenever you hit it with an attack. Also, choose one ability when you cast the spell. The target has disadvantage on ability checks made with the chosen ability. The brand gives off a shallow, but bright glow.

If the target drops to 0 hit points before this spell ends, you can use a bonus action on a subsequent turn of yours to curse a new creature.

The spell ends early if you dismiss it as a free action, or if you make an attack roll against a creature, other than the target under the effect of the Brand spell.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd or 4th level, you can maintain your concentration on the spell for up to 4 hours, and the extra radiant damage increases to 1d8. When you use a spell slot of 5th level or higher, you can maintain your concentration on the spell for up to 8 hours, and the extra radiant damage increases to 1d10.