Assassin's Blade
Nightblade · Assassination · Active — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.
data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESPAt a glance
Base skill & morphs
Thrust a magic blade with lethal precision to stab an enemy, dealing 1161 Magic Damage. Deals 300% more damage to enemies below 25% Health.
Throw a magic blade with lethal precision to strike an enemy, dealing 1161 Magic Damage. Deals 330% more damage to enemies below 25% Health.
Thrust a caustic blade with lethal precision to stab an enemy, dealing 1161 Disease Damage. Deals up to 400% more damage to enemies with less than 50% Health. Heals you for 2399 if the enemy dies within 2 seconds of being struck.
Morph differences
What each morph changes relative to the base skill — exact datamined text only, no recommendation of which to pick.
Assassin's Blade BASE
Thrust a magic blade with lethal precision to stab an enemy, dealing 1161 Magic Damage. Deals 300% more damage to enemies below 25% Health.
Impale MORPH
Changes vs base: Throw a magic blade with lethal precision to strike an enemy, dealing 1161 Magic Damage.
Killer's Blade MORPH
Thrust a caustic blade with lethal precision to stab an enemy, dealing 1161 Disease Damage. Deals up to 400% more damage to enemies with less than 50% Health. Heals you for 2399 if the enemy dies within 2 seconds of being struck.
Champion Points that modify Assassin's Blade (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.
| Star | When | The star says | Matches because this skill… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master-at-Arms | only while slotted | damage done with direct damage attacks | deals direct damage |
| Biting Aura | only while slotted | damage done with area of effect attacks | can hit more than one enemy |
| War Mage | always active | Weapon and Spell Damage to Magical attacks | deals Disease, Magic Damage (Magical) |
| Mighty | always active | Weapon and Spell Damage to Martial attacks | deals Disease, Magic Damage (Martial) |
| Wrathful Strikes | only while slotted | Weapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilities | deals damage |
FAQ
What are the morphs of Assassin's Blade?
Assassin's Blade has 2 morphs: Impale, Killer's Blade.
What's the difference between the Assassin's Blade morphs?
Impale: Throw a magic blade with lethal precision to strike an enemy, dealing 1161 Magic Damage.
Killer's Blade: Thrust a caustic blade with lethal precision to stab an enemy, dealing 1161 Disease Damage. Deals up to 400% more damage to enemies with less than 50% Health. Heals you for 2399 if the enemy dies within 2 seconds of being struck.
How much does Assassin's Blade cost?
2430 Magicka.
Where does Assassin's Blade come from?
Nightblade · Assassination skill line.