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Nocturnal's Ploy

PvP set · exact bonuses below, straight from the game data.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

TypePvP
Where to get itRewards for the Worthy
Max equipped pieces5 pieces
Bonus lines4
Perfected versionNo
Slot typesMedium(All) Shield Weapons(All) Neck Ring

Set bonuses

PiecesBonus (exact datamined text)
2 pcAdds 34-1487 Offensive Penetration
3 pcAdds 9-424 Critical Resistance
4 pcAdds 3-129 Stamina Recovery
(5 items) When you directly apply a Major Debuff to an enemy, remove a Major Buff with a duration from the target. When you directly apply a Minor Debuff, remove a Minor Buff from the target. These effects can both occur once every 15 seconds and a target can be affected once every 15 seconds. This does not apply to abilities with delays.

Buffs & debuffs this set grants

Named effects in Nocturnal's Ploy's bonuses — each links to every other source.

Buff / debuffHow (exact bonus line)
Major Buff(5 items) When you directly apply a Major Debuff to an enemy, remove a Major Buff with a duration from the target. When you directly apply a Minor Debuff, remove a Minor Buff from the target. These effects can both occur once every 15 seconds and a target can be affected once every 15 seconds. This does not apply to abilities with delays.
Minor Buff(5 items) When you directly apply a Major Debuff to an enemy, remove a Major Buff with a duration from the target. When you directly apply a Minor Debuff, remove a Minor Buff from the target. These effects can both occur once every 15 seconds and a target can be affected once every 15 seconds. This does not apply to abilities with delays.
Minor Debuff(5 items) When you directly apply a Major Debuff to an enemy, remove a Major Buff with a duration from the target. When you directly apply a Minor Debuff, remove a Minor Buff from the target. These effects can both occur once every 15 seconds and a target can be affected once every 15 seconds. This does not apply to abilities with delays.
Major Debuff(5 items) When you directly apply a Major Debuff to an enemy, remove a Major Buff with a duration from the target. When you directly apply a Minor Debuff, remove a Minor Buff from the target. These effects can both occur once every 15 seconds and a target can be affected once every 15 seconds. This does not apply to abilities with delays.

What else drops here?

Other sets from Rewards for the Worthy (18)

…and 6 more.

Where & how to get it

Where to get it: Rewards for the Worthy

Slots (5):

Medium(All)ShieldWeapons(All)NeckRing

FAQ

What does Nocturnal's Ploy do?

Nocturnal's Ploy is a PvP set with 4 bonus lines. its top bonus is: (5 items) When you directly apply a Major Debuff to an enemy, remove a Major Buff with a duration from the target. When you directly apply a Minor Debuff, remove a Minor Buff from the target. These effects can both occur once every 15 seconds and a target can be affected once every 15 seconds. This does not apply to abilities with delays. See the full table above for every piece tier.

Where do you get Nocturnal's Ploy?

Rewards for the Worthy.

Is there a perfected version of Nocturnal's Ploy?

No — Nocturnal's Ploy has no perfected variant in the datamined data.

What slots can Nocturnal's Ploy go in?

Medium(All) Shield Weapons(All) Neck Ring.

How many pieces do you need for the full Nocturnal's Ploy bonus?

5 pieces equipped for the full set.