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Grim Focus

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

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryNightblade
Skill lineAssassination
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost1890 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 42

Base skill & morphs

BASE Grim Focus1890 Magicka · unlocks lvl 42

When slotted on either bar, you gain Major Prophecy and Major Savagery, increasing your Spell and Weapon Critical rating by 2629. Your Light and Heavy Attacks now generate a stack of Grim Focus, up to 10 times. Fully-charged Heavy Attacks grant two stacks. When at 5 or more stacks, you can consume 5 to fire a spectral arrow to deal 4182 Magic Damage and heal for 33% of the damage dealt, if you are in melee range.

MORPH Merciless Resolve1890 Magicka · unlocks lvl 42

When slotted on either bar, you gain Major Prophecy and Major Savagery, increasing your Spell and Weapon Critical rating by 2629. Your Light and Heavy Attacks now generate a stack of Merciless Resolve, up to 10 times. Fully-charged Heavy Attacks grant two stacks. When at 5 or more stacks, you can consume 5 to fire a spectral arrow to deal 4752 Magic Damage and heal for 50% of the damage dealt, if you are in melee range.

MORPH Relentless Focus1107 Stamina · unlocks lvl 42

When slotted on either bar, you gain Major Prophecy and Major Savagery, increasing your Spell and Weapon Critical rating by 2629. Your Light and Heavy Attacks now generate a stack of Relentless Focus, up to 10 times. Fully-charged Heavy Attacks grant two stacks. When at 4 or more stacks, you can consume 4 to fire a spectral arrow to deal 4183 Disease Damage and heal for 33% of the damage dealt, if you are in melee range.

Morph differences

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

Grim Focus BASE

When slotted on either bar, you gain Major Prophecy and Major Savagery, increasing your Spell and Weapon Critical rating by 2629. Your Light and Heavy Attacks now generate a stack of Grim Focus, up to 10 times. Fully-charged Heavy Attacks grant two stacks. When at 5 or more stacks, you can consume 5 to fire a spectral arrow to deal 4182 Magic Damage and heal for 33% of the damage dealt, if you are in melee range.

Merciless Resolve MORPH

Changes vs base: Your Light and Heavy Attacks now generate a stack of Merciless Resolve, up to 10 times.

Relentless Focus MORPH

Changes vs base: Your Light and Heavy Attacks now generate a stack of Relentless Focus, up to 10 times. When at 4 or more stacks, you can consume 4 to fire a spectral arrow to deal 4183 Disease Damage and heal for 33% of the damage dealt, if you are in melee range.

FAQ

What are the morphs of Grim Focus?

Grim Focus has 2 morphs: Merciless Resolve, Relentless Focus.

What's the difference between the Grim Focus morphs?

Merciless Resolve: Your Light and Heavy Attacks now generate a stack of Merciless Resolve, up to 10 times.

Relentless Focus: Your Light and Heavy Attacks now generate a stack of Relentless Focus, up to 10 times. When at 4 or more stacks, you can consume 4 to fire a spectral arrow to deal 4183 Disease Damage and heal for 33% of the damage dealt, if you are in melee range.

How much does Grim Focus cost?

1890 Magicka.

Where does Grim Focus come from?

Nightblade · Assassination skill line.