Searing Saber

2nd-level evocation
Casting time: 1 bonus action
Range: Self
Target: --
Components: V, S
Duration: Concentration, up to 1 minute
Classes: Artificer, Druid, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
Subclasses:

A sword of fire ignites in your free hand. This magic sword has a size and shape of your choosing (GM’s discretion) and counts as a simple melee weapon with which you are proficient. For the duration, you can use your spellcasting ability instead of Strength or Dexterity for the attack and damage rolls using this weapon.

The sword sheds bright light in a 10-foot radius and dim light for an additional 10 feet. It deals 3d6 fire damage on a hit.

If you release the sword, it disappears, but you can summon the blade again as a bonus action while the spell is active.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 3rd level or higher, the damage increases by 1d6 for each slot level above 2nd.