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Arcane Sword

Evocation
Level: 7th-level
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: 60 feet
Duration: Up to 1 minute
Components: V, S, M
Materials: A miniature platinum sword with a grip and pommel of copper and zinc, worth 250 gp.

You create a sword-shaped plane of force that hovers within range. It lasts for the duration. When the sword appears, you make a melee spell attack against a target of your choice within 5 feet of the sword. On a hit, the target takes 3d10 force damage. Until the spell ends, you can use a bonus action on each of your turns to move the sword up to 20 feet to a spot you can see and repeat this attack against the same target or a different one.

Concentration

Spell Details

School: Evocation
Level: 7
Ritual: No
Concentration: Yes
Classes: Bard, Wizard
A-Tier Arcane Sword is a powerful sustained damage spell that provides consistent bonus action attacks while freeing your action economy, making it excellent for action economy optimization in prolonged fights.

Player Guide

Position the sword 5 feet from enemies you want to attack, then use your bonus action every turn to make additional attacks while maintaining your action for spellcasting, healing, or dodging. This spell excels against single high-value targets or clustered enemies, as the sword can move 20 feet per turn and attack anything within 5 feet of its new position. The force damage bypasses most resistances and immunities, making it reliable against diverse enemies. Keep concentration tight and consider using this in conjunction with movement-heavy tactics to maximize positioning options.

DM Tips

Clarify that the sword attacks the target of the caster's choice within 5 feet of the sword each bonus action—it does not automatically attack all nearby enemies. Remember that the sword can be positioned during combat and moved 20 feet per turn, so allow creative positioning but prevent it from teleporting through walls.