Flame Skull
Necromancer · Grave Lord · Active — base skill and both morphs, exact values.
data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESPAt a glance
Base skill & morphs
Lob an explosive skull at an enemy, dealing 2090 Flame Damage. Every third cast of this ability deals 50% increased damage and creates a corpse near the enemy.
Lob an explosive skull at an enemy, dealing 2160 Flame Damage. Every third cast of this ability deals 50% increased damage, creates a corpse near the initial enemy, and will bounce up to 2 times to other nearby enemies.
Lob an explosive skull at an enemy, dealing 2160 Poison Damage. Every third cast of this ability deals 50% increased damage and creates a corpse near the enemy, up to once every 3 seconds. While slotted, casting any Necromancer ability while you are in combat will count towards the third cast.
Morph differences
What each morph changes relative to the base skill — exact datamined text only, no recommendation of which to pick.
Flame Skull BASE
Lob an explosive skull at an enemy, dealing 2090 Flame Damage. Every third cast of this ability deals 50% increased damage and creates a corpse near the enemy.
Ricochet Skull MORPH
Changes vs base: Every third cast of this ability deals 50% increased damage, creates a corpse near the initial enemy, and will bounce up to 2 times to other nearby enemies.
Venom Skull MORPH
Lob an explosive skull at an enemy, dealing 2160 Poison Damage. Every third cast of this ability deals 50% increased damage and creates a corpse near the enemy, up to once every 3 seconds. While slotted, casting any Necromancer ability while you are in combat will count towards the third cast.
FAQ
What are the morphs of Flame Skull?
Flame Skull has 2 morphs: Ricochet Skull, Venom Skull.
What's the difference between the Flame Skull morphs?
Ricochet Skull: Every third cast of this ability deals 50% increased damage, creates a corpse near the initial enemy, and will bounce up to 2 times to other nearby enemies.
Venom Skull: Lob an explosive skull at an enemy, dealing 2160 Poison Damage. Every third cast of this ability deals 50% increased damage and creates a corpse near the enemy, up to once every 3 seconds. While slotted, casting any Necromancer ability while you are in combat will count towards the third cast.
How much does Flame Skull cost?
2700 Magicka.
Where does Flame Skull come from?
Necromancer · Grave Lord skill line.