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Path of Darkness

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 cost3510 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 20

Base skill & morphs

BASE Path of Darkness3510 Magicka · unlocks lvl 20

Create a corridor of shadows for 10 seconds, granting you and allies in the area Major Expedition, increasing Movement Speed by 30%. Effect persists for 4 seconds after leaving the path.

MORPH Refreshing Path3510 Magicka · unlocks lvl 20

Create a corridor of shadows for 10 seconds, granting you and allies in the area Major Expedition, Minor Endurance, and Minor Intellect, increasing Movement Speed by 30%, as well as Stamina and Magicka Recovery by 15%. Effect persists for 4 seconds after leaving the path. Heals 435 Health to you and allies in the area every 1 second.

MORPH Twisting Path2700 Magicka · unlocks lvl 20

Create a corridor of shadows for 10 seconds, granting you and allies in the area Major Expedition, increasing Movement Speed by 30% which persists for 4 seconds after leaving the path. Deals 377 Magic Damage to enemies in the target area every 1 second.

Morph differences

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

Path of Darkness BASE

Create a corridor of shadows for 10 seconds, granting you and allies in the area Major Expedition, increasing Movement Speed by 30%. Effect persists for 4 seconds after leaving the path.

Refreshing Path MORPH

Changes vs base: Create a corridor of shadows for 10 seconds, granting you and allies in the area Major Expedition, Minor Endurance, and Minor Intellect, increasing Movement Speed by 30%, as well as Stamina and Magicka Recovery by 15%. Heals 435 Health to you and allies in the area every 1 second.

Twisting Path MORPH

Create a corridor of shadows for 10 seconds, granting you and allies in the area Major Expedition, increasing Movement Speed by 30% which persists for 4 seconds after leaving the path. Deals 377 Magic Damage to enemies in the target area every 1 second.

FAQ

What are the morphs of Path of Darkness?

Path of Darkness has 2 morphs: Refreshing Path, Twisting Path.

What's the difference between the Path of Darkness morphs?

Refreshing Path: Create a corridor of shadows for 10 seconds, granting you and allies in the area Major Expedition, Minor Endurance, and Minor Intellect, increasing Movement Speed by 30%, as well as Stamina and Magicka Recovery by 15%. Heals 435 Health to you and allies in the area every 1 second.

Twisting Path: Create a corridor of shadows for 10 seconds, granting you and allies in the area Major Expedition, increasing Movement Speed by 30% which persists for 4 seconds after leaving the path. Deals 377 Magic Damage to enemies in the target area every 1 second.

How much does Path of Darkness cost?

3510 Magicka.

Where does Path of Darkness come from?

Nightblade · Shadow skill line.