Magicka Detonation
Alliance War · Assault · Active — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.
data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESPAt a glance
Base skill & morphs
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.
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%.
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.
| Star | When | The star says | Matches because this skill… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master-at-Arms | only while slotted | damage done with direct damage attacks | deals direct damage |
| Biting Aura | only while slotted | damage done with area of effect attacks | can hit more than one enemy |
| War Mage | always active | Weapon and Spell Damage to Magical attacks | deals Magic Damage (Magical) |
| Wrathful Strikes | only while slotted | Weapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilities | deals 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.