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Magicka Detonation

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 cost3510 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 7

Base skill & morphs

BASE Magicka Detonation3510 Magicka · unlocks lvl 7

Curse an enemy with a magical bomb that explodes after 4 seconds, dealing 434 Magic Damage to all enemies in the area. Each enemy within the bomb's radius increases the damage by 100%, including the original target.

MORPH Inevitable Detonation3510 Magicka · unlocks lvl 7

Curse an enemy with a magical bomb that explodes after 4 seconds, dealing 449 Magic Damage to all enemies in the area. If the bomb is dispelled or removed early, the explosion is triggered immediately. Each enemy within the bomb's radius increases the damage by 100%.

MORPH Proximity Detonation3510 Magicka · unlocks lvl 7

Activate a magical bomb on yourself that explodes after 8 seconds, dealing 449 Magic Damage to all enemies in the area. Each enemy within the bomb's radius increases the damage by 100%, including the original target.

Morph differences

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

Magicka Detonation BASE

Curse an enemy with a magical bomb that explodes after 4 seconds, dealing 434 Magic Damage to all enemies in the area. Each enemy within the bomb's radius increases the damage by 100%, including the original target.

Inevitable Detonation MORPH

Changes vs base: If the bomb is dispelled or removed early, the explosion is triggered immediately. Each enemy within the bomb's radius increases the damage by 100%.

Proximity Detonation MORPH

Changes vs base: Activate a magical bomb on yourself that explodes after 8 seconds, dealing 449 Magic Damage to all enemies in the area.

Champion Points that modify Magicka Detonation (4)

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…
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
War Magealways activeWeapon and Spell Damage to Magical attacksdeals Magic Damage (Magical)
Wrathful Strikesonly while slottedWeapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilitiesdeals damage

FAQ

What are the morphs of Magicka Detonation?

Magicka Detonation has 2 morphs: Inevitable Detonation, Proximity Detonation.

What's the difference between the Magicka Detonation morphs?

Inevitable Detonation: If the bomb is dispelled or removed early, the explosion is triggered immediately. Each enemy within the bomb's radius increases the damage by 100%.

Proximity Detonation: Activate a magical bomb on yourself that explodes after 8 seconds, dealing 449 Magic Damage to all enemies in the area.

How much does Magicka Detonation cost?

3510 Magicka.

Where does Magicka Detonation come from?

Alliance War · Assault skill line.