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Aspect of Terror

Nightblade · Shadow · Active — base skill and both morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryNightblade
Skill lineShadow
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost3780 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 30

Base skill & morphs

BASE Aspect of Terror3780 Magicka · unlocks lvl 30

Summon a dark spirit to terrify nearby enemies, causing them to cower in fear for 2 seconds and be afflicted with Major Cowardice for 10 seconds, reducing their Weapon and Spell Damage by 430.

MORPH Manifestation of Terror3240 Magicka · unlocks lvl 30

Conceal a sinister trap at the target location, which takes 2 seconds to arm and lasts for 20 seconds. When the trap is triggered, up to 6 enemies in the area become terrified, causing them to cower in fear for 2 seconds and be afflicted with Major Cowardice for 10 seconds, reducing their Weapon and Spell Damage by 430.

MORPH Mass Hysteria3780 Magicka · unlocks lvl 30

Summon a dark spirit to terrify all nearby enemies, causing them to cower in fear for 3 seconds and be afflicted with Major Cowardice for 10 seconds, reducing their Weapon and Spell Damage by 430.

Morph differences

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

Aspect of Terror BASE

Summon a dark spirit to terrify nearby enemies, causing them to cower in fear for 2 seconds and be afflicted with Major Cowardice for 10 seconds, reducing their Weapon and Spell Damage by 430.

Manifestation of Terror MORPH

Conceal a sinister trap at the target location, which takes 2 seconds to arm and lasts for 20 seconds. When the trap is triggered, up to 6 enemies in the area become terrified, causing them to cower in fear for 2 seconds and be afflicted with Major Cowardice for 10 seconds, reducing their Weapon and Spell Damage by 430.

Mass Hysteria MORPH

Summon a dark spirit to terrify all nearby enemies, causing them to cower in fear for 3 seconds and be afflicted with Major Cowardice for 10 seconds, reducing their Weapon and Spell Damage by 430.

FAQ

What are the morphs of Aspect of Terror?

Aspect of Terror has 2 morphs: Manifestation of Terror, Mass Hysteria.

What's the difference between the Aspect of Terror morphs?

Manifestation of Terror: Conceal a sinister trap at the target location, which takes 2 seconds to arm and lasts for 20 seconds. When the trap is triggered, up to 6 enemies in the area become terrified, causing them to cower in fear for 2 seconds and be afflicted with Major Cowardice for 10 seconds, reducing their Weapon and Spell Damage by 430.

Mass Hysteria: Summon a dark spirit to terrify all nearby enemies, causing them to cower in fear for 3 seconds and be afflicted with Major Cowardice for 10 seconds, reducing their Weapon and Spell Damage by 430.

How much does Aspect of Terror cost?

3780 Magicka.

Where does Aspect of Terror come from?

Nightblade · Shadow skill line.