Runeblades

Arcanist · Herald of the Tome · Active — base skill and both morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryArcanist

Skill lineHerald of the Tome

Skill typeActive

Morphs2

Base cost2700 Magicka

Unlocks atLevel 1

Base skill & morphs

BASE Runeblades2700 Magicka · unlocks lvl 1

Craft a series of Apocryphal runes before launching them at a foe, dealing 695 Magic Damage three times and generating Crux. This ability deals 3% increased damage for each active Crux when cast.

MORPH Escalating Runeblades2700 Magicka · unlocks lvl 1

Craft a series of Apocryphal runes before launching them at a foe, dealing 696 Magic Damage, 766 Magic Damage, and 917 Magic Damage and generating Crux. The last rune explodes, dealing damage to all enemies within 8 meters of the target. This ability deals 3% increased damage for each active Crux when cast.

MORPH Writhing Runeblades2700 Magicka · unlocks lvl 1

Craft a series of Apocryphal runes before launching them at a foe, dealing 718 Magic Damage three times and generating Crux. This ability gains between 1095 and 2191 Weapon and Spell Critical rating and deals 3% increased damage for each active Crux when cast.

Morph differences

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

Runeblades BASE

Craft a series of Apocryphal runes before launching them at a foe, dealing 695 Magic Damage three times and generating Crux. This ability deals 3% increased damage for each active Crux when cast.

Escalating Runeblades MORPH

Changes vs base: Craft a series of Apocryphal runes before launching them at a foe, dealing 696 Magic Damage, 766 Magic Damage, and 917 Magic Damage and generating Crux. The last rune explodes, dealing damage to all enemies within 8 meters of the target.

Writhing Runeblades MORPH

Changes vs base: This ability gains between 1095 and 2191 Weapon and Spell Critical rating and deals 3% increased damage for each active Crux when cast.

FAQ

What are the morphs of Runeblades?

Runeblades has 2 morphs: Escalating Runeblades, Writhing Runeblades.

What's the difference between the Runeblades morphs?

Escalating Runeblades: Craft a series of Apocryphal runes before launching them at a foe, dealing 696 Magic Damage, 766 Magic Damage, and 917 Magic Damage and generating Crux. The last rune explodes, dealing damage to all enemies within 8 meters of the target.

Writhing Runeblades: This ability gains between 1095 and 2191 Weapon and Spell Critical rating and deals 3% increased damage for each active Crux when cast.

How much does Runeblades cost?

2700 Magicka.

Where does Runeblades come from?

Arcanist · Herald of the Tome skill line.