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Caltrops

Alliance War · Assault · Active — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryAlliance War
Skill lineAssault
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost2295 Stamina
Unlocks atLevel 6

Base skill & morphs

BASE Caltrops2295 Stamina · unlocks lvl 6

Hurl a ball of caltrops that scatter over the target area, dealing 280 Physical Damage every 1 second to enemies inside, and reducing their Movement Speed by 50%.

MORPH Anti-Cavalry Caltrops2295 Stamina · unlocks lvl 6

Hurl a ball of caltrops that scatter over the target area, dealing 281 Physical Damage every 1 second to enemies inside, and reducing their Movement Speed by 50%. The caltrops also drain the Mount Stamina of any enemy in the area.

MORPH Razor Caltrops2295 Stamina · unlocks lvl 6

Hurl a ball of caltrops that scatter over the target area, dealing 281 Physical Damage every 1 second to enemies inside, and reducing their Movement Speed by 50%. Enemies who take damage from the caltrops have Major Breach applied to them, reducing their Physical and Spell Resistance by 5948 for 4.1 seconds.

Morph differences

What each morph changes relative to the base skill — exact datamined text only, no recommendation of which to pick.

Caltrops BASE

Hurl a ball of caltrops that scatter over the target area, dealing 280 Physical Damage every 1 second to enemies inside, and reducing their Movement Speed by 50%.

Anti-Cavalry Caltrops MORPH

Changes vs base: The caltrops also drain the Mount Stamina of any enemy in the area.

Razor Caltrops MORPH

Changes vs base: Enemies who take damage from the caltrops have Major Breach applied to them, reducing their Physical and Spell Resistance by 5948 for 4.1 seconds.

Champion Points that modify Caltrops (5)

Matched by us from the datamined text on both sides — the star's own condition and this skill's own damage — not a relationship the game ships. Universal stars (Precision, Piercing, Fighting Finesse, Backstabber) apply to every damaging ability and are left out on purpose.

StarWhenThe star saysMatches because this skill…
Thaumaturgeonly while slotteddamage done with damage over time effectsdeals damage over time
Master-at-Armsonly while slotteddamage done with direct damage attacksdeals direct damage
Biting Auraonly while slotteddamage done with area of effect attackscan hit more than one enemy
Mightyalways activeWeapon and Spell Damage to Martial attacksdeals Physical Damage (Martial)
Wrathful Strikesonly while slottedWeapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilitiesdeals damage

FAQ

What are the morphs of Caltrops?

Caltrops has 2 morphs: Anti-Cavalry Caltrops, Razor Caltrops.

What's the difference between the Caltrops morphs?

Anti-Cavalry Caltrops: The caltrops also drain the Mount Stamina of any enemy in the area.

Razor Caltrops: Enemies who take damage from the caltrops have Major Breach applied to them, reducing their Physical and Spell Resistance by 5948 for 4.1 seconds.

How much does Caltrops cost?

2295 Stamina.

Where does Caltrops come from?

Alliance War · Assault skill line.