You weave together threads of shadow to create a sword of solidified gloom in your hand. This magic sword lasts until the spell ends. It counts as a simple melee weapon with which you are proficient. It deals Psychic damage on a hit and has the finesse, light, and thrown properties (range 20/60). In addition, when you use the sword to attack a target that is in dim light or darkness, you make the attack roll with advantage.
Shadow Blade
Level 2 Illusion · Concentration
Casting Time1 bonus
RangeSelf
DurationConcentration, up to 1 minute
Components
V, S
Spell Description
At Higher Levels
If you drop the weapon or throw it, it dissipates at the end of the turn. Thereafter, while the spell persists, you can use a bonus action to cause the sword to reappear in your hand.
When you cast this spell using a 3rd- or 4th-level spell slot, the damage increases to . When you cast it using a 5th- or 6th-level spell slot, the damage increases to . When you cast it using a spell slot of 7th level or higher, the damage increases to .