You point to one creature you can see within range. The target momentarily experiences a call from beyond the grave (such as the sound of a dolorous bell or an eerie whisper). The target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or take 1d8 necrotic damage. If the target is missing any of its hit points, it instead takes 1d12 necrotic damage.

Cantrip Scaling. The spell's damage increases by one die when you reach 5th level (2d8 or 2d12), 11th level (3d8 or 3d12), and 17th level (4d8 or 4d12).