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Shadow Cloak

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 cost0 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 4

Base skill & morphs

BASE Shadow Cloak0 Magicka · unlocks lvl 4

Cloak yourself in shadow to become invisible. When moving your Magicka Recovery is disabled and when not moving Shadow Cloak is half cost. When Shadow Cloak begins or ends, you gain Born From Shadow for 10 seconds, increasing your damage done to monsters by 15%. While slotted on either bar, you gain Minor Protection, reducing your damage taken by 5%.

MORPH Dark Cloak4050 Magicka · unlocks lvl 4

Shroud yourself in protective shadow to heal for 853 Health every 1 second, over 3 seconds, increasing by an additional 150% while Bracing. This portion of the ability scales off your Max Health. While slotted on either bar, you gain Minor Protection, reducing your damage taken by 5%.

MORPH Shadowy Disguise0 Magicka · unlocks lvl 4

Cloak yourself in shadow to become invisible. When moving your Magicka Recovery is disabled and when not moving Shadowy Disguise is half cost. Your next direct damage attack will Critically Strike. When Shadowy Disguise begins or ends, you gain Born From Shadow for 10 seconds, increasing your damage done to monsters by 15%. While slotted on either bar, you gain Minor Protection, reducing your damage taken by 5%.

Morph differences

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

Shadow Cloak BASE

Cloak yourself in shadow to become invisible. When moving your Magicka Recovery is disabled and when not moving Shadow Cloak is half cost. When Shadow Cloak begins or ends, you gain Born From Shadow for 10 seconds, increasing your damage done to monsters by 15%. While slotted on either bar, you gain Minor Protection, reducing your damage taken by 5%.

Dark Cloak MORPH

Changes vs base: Shroud yourself in protective shadow to heal for 853 Health every 1 second, over 3 seconds, increasing by an additional 150% while Bracing. This portion of the ability scales off your Max Health.

Shadowy Disguise MORPH

Changes vs base: When moving your Magicka Recovery is disabled and when not moving Shadowy Disguise is half cost. Your next direct damage attack will Critically Strike. When Shadowy Disguise begins or ends, you gain Born From Shadow for 10 seconds, increasing your damage done to monsters by 15%.

FAQ

What are the morphs of Shadow Cloak?

Shadow Cloak has 2 morphs: Dark Cloak, Shadowy Disguise.

What's the difference between the Shadow Cloak morphs?

Dark Cloak: Shroud yourself in protective shadow to heal for 853 Health every 1 second, over 3 seconds, increasing by an additional 150% while Bracing. This portion of the ability scales off your Max Health.

Shadowy Disguise: When moving your Magicka Recovery is disabled and when not moving Shadowy Disguise is half cost. Your next direct damage attack will Critically Strike. When Shadowy Disguise begins or ends, you gain Born From Shadow for 10 seconds, increasing your damage done to monsters by 15%.

How much does Shadow Cloak cost?

0 Magicka.

Where does Shadow Cloak come from?

Nightblade · Shadow skill line.