Casting the Spell : Use a bonus action on your turn to cast Spiritual Weapon 5e. Choose a point within 60 feet where the spectral weapon will appear. The weapon takes any form you choose, typically one associated with your deity.Making an Attack : Immediately after casting the spell, you can make a melee spell attack against a creature within 5 feet of the weapon. This attack uses your spell attack bonus, and if it hits, it deals force damage equal to 1d8 plus your spellcasting ability modifier.Using Your Bonus Action on Subsequent Turns : On each of your turns after you cast the spell, you can use a bonus action to move the weapon up to 20 feet to a new position within range and repeat the attack against a creature within 5 feet of it.Maximizing Effectiveness : Position the weapon strategically to threaten multiple enemies or to target specific high-value targets. Since the spell doesn’t require concentration, consider using other concentration spells to control the battlefield or bolster defenses while still attacking with your Spiritual Weapon 5e.Scaling Up : For increased damage, cast Spiritual Weapon 5e using a higher-level spell slot. The damage increases by 1d8 for every two slot levels above the second.