You imbue the weapon used in the casting of this spell with pale lightless flames make a melee attack with it against one creature within the weapon’s reach. On a hit, the attack deals force damage instead of the weapon’s normal damage type.

On a critical hit, a target is also confused until the beginning of your next turn.

Cantrip Scaling. You can make additional attacks when your reach higher levels: two attacks at 5th level, three attacks at 11th level, and four attacks at 17th level. You must direct each attack at different creatures within reach. Make a separate attack roll for each target.