Holly Dart

This spell transforms a sprig of holly into a deadly missile, which must be hurled immediately at a living creature. A creature not warded by a protective magical item (ring, bracers, armor, and so on) is automatically struck; otherwise, the caster must make an attack roll at a +6 bonus. The creature struck must save vs. death at a -6 penalty or be killed instantly. If the saving throw is successful, the subject takes 2d8+1 points of damage instead.

The material component is a sprig of holly.