ESODecoded

Sheer Venom

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

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

TypeDungeon
Where to get itImperial City, Imperial City Prison
Max equipped pieces5 pieces
Bonus lines4
Perfected versionNo
Slot typesMedium(All) Shield Weapons(All) Neck Ring

Set bonuses

PiecesBonus (exact datamined text)
2 pcAdds 25-1096 Maximum Stamina
3 pcAdds 3-129 Weapon and Spell Damage
4 pcAdds 3-129 Weapon and Spell Damage
5 pcWhen you deal damage with an Execute ability you infect the enemy, dealing 948 Poison damage over 6 seconds and dealing up to 100% more damage to enemies under 100% Health. This effect can occur once every 6 seconds per target and scales off the higher of your Weapon or Spell Damage.

What else drops here?

Other sets from Imperial City Prison (2)

Other sets from Imperial City (8)

Where & how to get it

Where to get it: Imperial City, Imperial City Prison

Access: Base game — free since Update 49 (originally Imperial City) — per UESP dungeon/trial/arena data; check the DLC checker.

Slots (5):

Medium(All)ShieldWeapons(All)NeckRing

FAQ

What does Sheer Venom do?

Sheer Venom is a Dungeon set with 4 bonus lines. At 5 pieces, its top bonus is: When you deal damage with an Execute ability you infect the enemy, dealing 948 Poison damage over 6 seconds and dealing up to 100% more damage to enemies under 100% Health. This effect can occur once every 6 seconds per target and scales off the higher of your Weapon or Spell Damage. See the full table above for every piece tier.

Where do you get Sheer Venom?

Imperial City, Imperial City Prison.

Is there a perfected version of Sheer Venom?

No — Sheer Venom has no perfected variant in the datamined data.

What slots can Sheer Venom go in?

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

How many pieces do you need for the full Sheer Venom bonus?

5 pieces equipped for the full set.