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Necrotic Orb

Guild · Undaunted · Active — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryGuild
Skill lineUndaunted
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost2970 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 5

Base skill & morphs

BASE Necrotic Orb2970 Magicka · unlocks lvl 5

Project a globe of annihilation that slowly floats forward for 10 seconds, dealing 316 Magic Damage every 1 second to nearby enemies. An ally near the globe can activate the Combustion synergy, causing the orb to explode for 2249 Magic Damage to nearby enemies and restore 3960 Magicka or Stamina to the ally, whichever maximum is higher.

MORPH Energy Orb3780 Magicka · unlocks lvl 5

Project a globe of regeneration that slowly floats forward, healing for 489 Health every 1 second to you and nearby allies. An ally near the globe can activate the Healing Combustion synergy, causing the orb to explode and heal for 2249 Health to nearby allies and restoring 3960 Magicka or Stamina to the activator, whichever maximum is higher.

MORPH Mystic Orb2970 Magicka · unlocks lvl 5

Project a globe of annihilation that slowly floats forward, dealing 326 Magic Damage every 1 second to nearby enemies. While the orb is active you gain 100 Health, Magicka, and Stamina Recovery. An ally near the globe can activate the Combustion synergy, causing the orb to explode for 2249 Magic Damage to nearby enemies and restore 3960 Magicka or Stamina to the ally, whichever maximum is higher.

Morph differences

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

Necrotic Orb BASE

Project a globe of annihilation that slowly floats forward for 10 seconds, dealing 316 Magic Damage every 1 second to nearby enemies. An ally near the globe can activate the Combustion synergy, causing the orb to explode for 2249 Magic Damage to nearby enemies and restore 3960 Magicka or Stamina to the ally, whichever maximum is higher.

Energy Orb MORPH

Project a globe of regeneration that slowly floats forward, healing for 489 Health every 1 second to you and nearby allies. An ally near the globe can activate the Healing Combustion synergy, causing the orb to explode and heal for 2249 Health to nearby allies and restoring 3960 Magicka or Stamina to the activator, whichever maximum is higher.

Mystic Orb MORPH

Changes vs base: Project a globe of annihilation that slowly floats forward, dealing 326 Magic Damage every 1 second to nearby enemies. While the orb is active you gain 100 Health, Magicka, and Stamina Recovery.

Champion Points that modify Necrotic Orb (5)

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.

StarWhenThe star saysMatches because this skill…
Thaumaturgeonly while slotteddamage done with damage over time effectsdeals damage over time
Master-at-Armsonly while slotteddamage done with direct damage attacksdeals direct damage
Biting Auraonly while slotteddamage done with area of effect attackscan hit more than one enemy
War Magealways activeWeapon and Spell Damage to Magical attacksdeals Magic Damage (Magical)
Wrathful Strikesonly while slottedWeapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilitiesdeals damage

FAQ

What are the morphs of Necrotic Orb?

Necrotic Orb has 2 morphs: Energy Orb, Mystic Orb.

What's the difference between the Necrotic Orb morphs?

Energy Orb: Project a globe of regeneration that slowly floats forward, healing for 489 Health every 1 second to you and nearby allies. An ally near the globe can activate the Healing Combustion synergy, causing the orb to explode and heal for 2249 Health to nearby allies and restoring 3960 Magicka or Stamina to the activator, whichever maximum is higher.

Mystic Orb: Project a globe of annihilation that slowly floats forward, dealing 326 Magic Damage every 1 second to nearby enemies. While the orb is active you gain 100 Health, Magicka, and Stamina Recovery.

How much does Necrotic Orb cost?

2970 Magicka.

Where does Necrotic Orb come from?

Guild · Undaunted skill line.