You infuse the weapon used in the casting of this spell with a deadly curse and make an attack with it against one creature within the weapon’s reach.

On a hit, the target is diseased until the end of its next turn.

Cantrip Scaling. On a hit, this attack deals an addition 1d8 necrotic damage when you reach 5th level and again at 11th level (2d8), and 17th level (3d8).