Spiritual Weapon
2nd-level Evocation
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Spiritual Weapon is a 2nd-level evocation spell in D&D 5e (2024). You create a floating, spectral force that resembles a weapon of your choice and lasts for the duration. The force appears within range in a space of your choice, and you can immediately make one melee spell attack against one creature within 5 feet of…
- Casting Time
- bonus-action
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- V, S
- Duration
- Concentration, up to 1 minute
- Damage Type
- Force
- Classes
- Cleric
You create a floating, spectral force that resembles a weapon of your choice and lasts for the duration. The force appears within range in a space of your choice, and you can immediately make one melee spell attack against one creature within 5 feet of the force. On a hit, the target takes Force damage equal to 1d8 plus your spellcasting ability modifier. As a Bonus Action on your later turns, you can move the force up to 20 feet and repeat the attack against a creature within 5 feet of it.
Using a higher-level spell slot
The damage increases by 1d8 for every slot level above 2.
Common questions
What level is Spiritual Weapon?
Spiritual Weapon is a 2nd-level evocation spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Spiritual Weapon?
Spiritual Weapon has a casting time of bonus-action, with a range of 60 feet.
Does Spiritual Weapon require concentration?
Yes. Spiritual Weapon requires concentration, lasting 1 minute.