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Runespite Ward

Arcanist · Soldier of Apocrypha · Active — base skill and both morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryArcanist
Skill lineSoldier of Apocrypha
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost4320 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 4

Base skill & morphs

BASE Runespite Ward4320 Magicka · unlocks lvl 4

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.

MORPH Impervious Runeward4320 Magicka · unlocks lvl 4

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.

MORPH Spiteward of the Lucid Mind4320 Magicka · unlocks lvl 4

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.

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.