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Siphoning Strikes

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

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryNightblade
Skill lineSiphoning
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost4000 Health
Unlocks atLevel 30

Base skill & morphs

BASE Siphoning Strikes4000 Health · unlocks lvl 30

Channel a portion of your soul to convert Health to 2000 Magicka and Stamina. While slotted on either bar, your soul yearns for the warmth of life. All damage you deal heals you for 1250 Health, up to once every 1 second.

MORPH Leeching Strikes4000 Health · unlocks lvl 30

Channel a portion of your soul to convert Health to 2000 Magicka and Stamina. While slotted on either bar, your soul yearns for the warmth of life. All damage you deal heals you for 1800 Health and reduces the cost of your next Leeching Strikes by 10%, stacking up to 10 times. This effect can occur once every 1 second.

MORPH Siphoning Attacks4000 Health · unlocks lvl 30

Channel a portion of your soul to convert Health to 2600 Magicka and Stamina. While slotted on either bar, your soul yearns for the warmth of life. All damage you deal heals you for 1250 Health and restores 200 Magicka and Stamina, up to once every 1 second.

Morph differences

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

Siphoning Strikes BASE

Channel a portion of your soul to convert Health to 2000 Magicka and Stamina. While slotted on either bar, your soul yearns for the warmth of life. All damage you deal heals you for 1250 Health, up to once every 1 second.

Leeching Strikes MORPH

Changes vs base: All damage you deal heals you for 1800 Health and reduces the cost of your next Leeching Strikes by 10%, stacking up to 10 times. This effect can occur once every 1 second.

Siphoning Attacks MORPH

Changes vs base: All damage you deal heals you for 1250 Health and restores 200 Magicka and Stamina, up to once every 1 second.

FAQ

What are the morphs of Siphoning Strikes?

Siphoning Strikes has 2 morphs: Leeching Strikes, Siphoning Attacks.

What's the difference between the Siphoning Strikes morphs?

Leeching Strikes: All damage you deal heals you for 1800 Health and reduces the cost of your next Leeching Strikes by 10%, stacking up to 10 times. This effect can occur once every 1 second.

Siphoning Attacks: All damage you deal heals you for 1250 Health and restores 200 Magicka and Stamina, up to once every 1 second.

How much does Siphoning Strikes cost?

4000 Health.

Where does Siphoning Strikes come from?

Nightblade · Siphoning skill line.