Eyes of the dark - Shadow Sorc question

[Mandarin]

I know this is a stupid question but it might be worth asking!

Eyes of the Dark

From 1st level, you have darkvision with a range of 120 feet.

When you reach 3rd level in this class, you learn the Darkness spell, which doesn't count against your number of sorcerer spells known. In addition, you can cast it by spending 2 sorcery points or by expending a spell slot. If you cast it with sorcery points, you can see through the darkness created by the spell.

So can I expend a level 1 spell slot and cast darkness or does it have to be a level 2 spell slot?

[RogueJK]

It must be a Level 2+ spell slot, because Darkness is a Level 2 spell.

See https://www.sageadvice.eu/2017/12/06/is-the-intent-of-the-shadow-sorcerer-to-be-able-to-cast-darkness-by-expending-any-spell-slot/amp/

[Unoriginal]

I know this is a stupid question but it might be worth asking!

Eyes of the Dark

From 1st level, you have darkvision with a range of 120 feet.

When you reach 3rd level in this class, you learn the Darkness spell, which doesn't count against your number of sorcerer spells known. In addition, you can cast it by spending 2 sorcery points or by expending a spell slot. If you cast it with sorcery points, you can see through the darkness created by the spell.

So can I expend a level 1 spell slot and cast darkness or does it have to be a level 2 spell slot?

You can use either 2 sorcery point, a lvl 2 spell slot, or an higher level spell slot.