# Mordenkainen's Sword *7th-level, Evocation* - **Casting time:** 1 action - **Range:** 90 feet - **Components:** V, S, a miniature sword worth 250+ GP - **Duration:** Concentration, up to 1 minute You create a spectral sword that hovers within range. It lasts for the duration. When the sword appears, you make a melee spell attack against a target within 5 feet of the sword. On a hit, the target takes Force damage equal to `4d12` plus your spellcasting ability modifier. On your later turns, you can take a [Bonus Action](bonus-action-xphb.md) to move the sword up to 30 feet to a spot you can see and repeat the attack against the same target or a different one. **Classes**: [Bard](list-spells-classes-bard.md); [Bard](list-spells-classes-bard.md); [Wizard](list-spells-classes-wizard.md); [Wizard](list-spells-classes-wizard.md); [Wizard (Evoker)](list-spells-classes-wizard-xphb-evoker-xphb.md) *Source: Player's Handbook (2024) p. 302. Available in the Free Rules (2024)*