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Assassin's Blade

Nightblade · Assassination · Active — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryNightblade
Skill lineAssassination
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost2430 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 20

Base skill & morphs

BASE Assassin's Blade2430 Magicka · unlocks lvl 20

Thrust a magic blade with lethal precision to stab an enemy, dealing 1161 Magic Damage. Deals 300% more damage to enemies below 25% Health.

MORPH Impale2430 Magicka · unlocks lvl 20

Throw a magic blade with lethal precision to strike an enemy, dealing 1161 Magic Damage. Deals 330% more damage to enemies below 25% Health.

MORPH Killer's Blade2066 Stamina · unlocks lvl 20

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.

StarWhenThe star saysMatches because this skill…
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 Disease, Magic Damage (Magical)
Mightyalways activeWeapon and Spell Damage to Martial attacksdeals Disease, Magic Damage (Martial)
Wrathful Strikesonly while slottedWeapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilitiesdeals 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.