Shovellelagh

Transmutation Cantrip

Casting Time: 1 bonus action

1 bonus action Range: Touch

Touch Components: V, S, M (a pinch of dirt, and a rod, staff, or similar 'handle' shaped instrument, or a shovel)

V, S, M (a pinch of dirt, and a rod, staff, or similar 'handle' shaped instrument, or a shovel) Duration: 1 round

Until the end of your next turn, the 'handle' you are holding is imbued with arcane power. For the duration, it takes the form of a shovel, shrinking or lengthening if needed, and a spectral shovel blade of arcane force forms on one end. If using an existing shovel as the base, it is simply surrounded by a spectral arcane force.

In addition to the mundane purposes for which one might use a shovel, this shovel is also a finely balanced weapon with which you are considered proficient. It is a versatile 1d6 (1d8) slashing weapon weighing 4 lbs. You can use your spellcasting ability instead of Strength for the attack and damage rolls of melee attacks using the shovel.

The shovel also becomes magical, if it isn't already. When used for mundane purposes, it is magically sharp and you gain advantage on any ability checks related to digging or any other uses to which it can be practically put. The spell ends if you cast it again or let go of the shovel.

The shovel becomes a +1 shovel when you reach 5th level, a +2 shovel when you reach 11th level, and a +3 shovel when you reach 17th level. This bonus applies to ability checks, attack rolls, and damage rolls made with the shovel.