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Guard

Alliance War · Support · Active — base skill and both morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryAlliance War
Skill lineSupport
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost3402 Stamina
Unlocks atLevel 5

Base skill & morphs

BASE Guard3402 Stamina · unlocks lvl 5

Create a lifebond between you and an allied player. While bonded, 30% of the damage they take is instead redistributed to you. The bond will remain until you recast the spell or move more than 15 meters away from your ally.

MORPH Mystic Guard3132 Stamina · unlocks lvl 5

Create a lifebond between you and an allied player. While bonded, 30% of the damage they take is instead redistributed to you. You and your bonded ally also gain Minor Vitality, increasing your healing received and damage shield strength by 6%. The bond will remain until you recast the spell or move more than 15 meters away from your ally.

MORPH Stalwart Guard3132 Stamina · unlocks lvl 5

Create a lifebond between you and an allied player. While bonded, 30% of the damage they take is instead redistributed to you. You and your bonded ally also gain Minor Force, increasing your Critical Damage by 10%. The bond will remain until you recast the spell or move more than 15 meters away from your ally.

Morph differences

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

Guard BASE

Create a lifebond between you and an allied player. While bonded, 30% of the damage they take is instead redistributed to you. The bond will remain until you recast the spell or move more than 15 meters away from your ally.

Mystic Guard MORPH

Changes vs base: You and your bonded ally also gain Minor Vitality, increasing your healing received and damage shield strength by 6%.

Stalwart Guard MORPH

Changes vs base: You and your bonded ally also gain Minor Force, increasing your Critical Damage by 10%.

FAQ

What are the morphs of Guard?

Guard has 2 morphs: Mystic Guard, Stalwart Guard.

What's the difference between the Guard morphs?

Mystic Guard: You and your bonded ally also gain Minor Vitality, increasing your healing received and damage shield strength by 6%.

Stalwart Guard: You and your bonded ally also gain Minor Force, increasing your Critical Damage by 10%.

How much does Guard cost?

3402 Stamina.

Where does Guard come from?

Alliance War · Support skill line.