Runespite Ward
Arcanist · Soldier of Apocrypha · Active — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.
data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESPAt a glance
Base skill & morphs
Like the rune knights of old, summon a shield that absorbs 4800 damage for 6 seconds, scaling off your Max Health. The first time you take direct damage, the shield retaliates and deals 0 Magic Damage to the attacker, scaling off your Armor. Consume Crux to heal yourself for 1600 Health, scaling off your Max Health, per Crux spent.
Like the rune knights of old, summon a shield that absorbs 9916 damage for 1 second, and then 2203 damage for 5 seconds if the first shield persists. Both shields scale off your Max Health. The first time you take direct damage, the shield retaliates and deals 0 Magic Damage to the attacker, scaling off your Armor. Consume Crux to heal yourself for 1600 Health, scaling off your Max Health, per Crux spent.
Like the rune knights of old, summon a shield that absorbs 4800 damage for 6 seconds, scaling off your Max Health. The first time you take direct damage, the shield retaliates and deals 0 Magic Damage to the attacker, scaling off your Armor. Consume Crux to heal yourself 1600 Health, scaling off your Max Health, and refund 30% of Spiteward of the Lucid Mind cost per Crux spent.
Morph differences
What each morph changes relative to the base skill — exact datamined text only, no recommendation of which to pick.
Runespite Ward BASE
Like the rune knights of old, summon a shield that absorbs 4800 damage for 6 seconds, scaling off your Max Health. The first time you take direct damage, the shield retaliates and deals 0 Magic Damage to the attacker, scaling off your Armor. Consume Crux to heal yourself for 1600 Health, scaling off your Max Health, per Crux spent.
Impervious Runeward MORPH
Changes vs base: Like the rune knights of old, summon a shield that absorbs 9916 damage for 1 second, and then 2203 damage for 5 seconds if the first shield persists. Both shields scale off your Max Health.
Spiteward of the Lucid Mind MORPH
Changes vs base: Consume Crux to heal yourself 1600 Health, scaling off your Max Health, and refund 30% of Spiteward of the Lucid Mind cost per Crux spent.
Champion Points that modify Runespite Ward (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 |
| Deadly Aim | only while slotted | damage done with single target attacks | hits a single target |
| 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 Runespite Ward?
Runespite Ward has 2 morphs: Impervious Runeward, Spiteward of the Lucid Mind.
What's the difference between the Runespite Ward morphs?
Impervious Runeward: Like the rune knights of old, summon a shield that absorbs 9916 damage for 1 second, and then 2203 damage for 5 seconds if the first shield persists. Both shields scale off your Max Health.
Spiteward of the Lucid Mind: Consume Crux to heal yourself 1600 Health, scaling off your Max Health, and refund 30% of Spiteward of the Lucid Mind cost per Crux spent.
How much does Runespite Ward cost?
4320 Magicka.
Where does Runespite Ward come from?
Arcanist · Soldier of Apocrypha skill line.