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Petrify

Dragonknight · Earthen Heart · Active — base skill and both morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryDragonknight
Skill lineEarthen Heart
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost3510 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 30

Base skill & morphs

BASE Petrify3510 Magicka · unlocks lvl 30

Encase an enemy in molten rock, reducing their movement speed by 50% for 1 second. Upon completion, the target is stunned for 4 seconds, or 8 seconds against monsters. This stun cannot be blocked. The molten rock melts through the enemy's armor and applies Minor Breach for 10 seconds, reducing Armor by 2974.

MORPH Fossilize3510 Magicka · unlocks lvl 30

Encase an enemy in molten rock, reducing their movement speed by 50% for 1 second. Upon completion, the target is stunned for 4 seconds, or 8 seconds against monsters. Immobilizes the target for 4 seconds after the stun ends. This stun cannot be blocked. The molten rock melts through the enemy's armor and applies Minor Breach and Minor Vulnerability for 20 seconds, reducing Armor by 2974 and increasing damage taken by 5%.

MORPH Shattering Rocks3510 Magicka · unlocks lvl 30

Encase an enemy in molten rock, reducing their movement speed by 50% for 1 second. Upon completion, the target is stunned for 4 seconds, or 8 seconds against monsters. After the stun ends, the target takes 1379 Flame Damage and you heal for 2760 Health. This stun cannot be blocked. The molten rock melts through the enemy's armor and applies Minor Breach for 10 seconds, reducing Armor by 2974.

Morph differences

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

Petrify BASE

Encase an enemy in molten rock, reducing their movement speed by 50% for 1 second. Upon completion, the target is stunned for 4 seconds, or 8 seconds against monsters. This stun cannot be blocked. The molten rock melts through the enemy's armor and applies Minor Breach for 10 seconds, reducing Armor by 2974.

Fossilize MORPH

Changes vs base: Immobilizes the target for 4 seconds after the stun ends. The molten rock melts through the enemy's armor and applies Minor Breach and Minor Vulnerability for 20 seconds, reducing Armor by 2974 and increasing damage taken by 5%.

Shattering Rocks MORPH

Changes vs base: After the stun ends, the target takes 1379 Flame Damage and you heal for 2760 Health.

FAQ

What are the morphs of Petrify?

Petrify has 2 morphs: Fossilize, Shattering Rocks.

What's the difference between the Petrify morphs?

Fossilize: Immobilizes the target for 4 seconds after the stun ends. The molten rock melts through the enemy's armor and applies Minor Breach and Minor Vulnerability for 20 seconds, reducing Armor by 2974 and increasing damage taken by 5%.

Shattering Rocks: After the stun ends, the target takes 1379 Flame Damage and you heal for 2760 Health.

How much does Petrify cost?

3510 Magicka.

Where does Petrify come from?

Dragonknight · Earthen Heart skill line.