Strife

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

data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryNightblade

Skill lineSiphoning

Skill typeActive

Morphs2

Base cost2700 Magicka

Unlocks atLevel 1

Base skill & morphs

BASE Strife2700 Magicka · unlocks lvl 1

Steal an enemy's life force, dealing 1548 Magic Damage and healing you or a nearby ally for 50% of the damage inflicted every 2 seconds for 10 seconds.

MORPH Funnel Health2700 Magicka · unlocks lvl 1

Steal an enemy's life force, dealing 1600 Magic Damage and healing you or 3 other nearby allies for 50% of the damage inflicted every 2 seconds for 10 seconds.

MORPH Swallow Soul2700 Magicka · unlocks lvl 1

Steal an enemy's life force, dealing 2160 Magic Damage and healing you for 35% of the damage inflicted every 2 seconds for 10 seconds.

Morph differences

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

Strife BASE

Steal an enemy's life force, dealing 1548 Magic Damage and healing you or a nearby ally for 50% of the damage inflicted every 2 seconds for 10 seconds.

Funnel Health MORPH

Steal an enemy's life force, dealing 1600 Magic Damage and healing you or 3 other nearby allies for 50% of the damage inflicted every 2 seconds for 10 seconds.

Swallow Soul MORPH

Steal an enemy's life force, dealing 2160 Magic Damage and healing you for 35% of the damage inflicted every 2 seconds for 10 seconds.

Champion Points that modify Strife (6)

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.

Star	When	The star says	Matches because this skill…
Thaumaturge	only while slotted	damage done with damage over time effects	deals damage over time
Master-at-Arms	only while slotted	damage done with direct damage attacks	deals direct damage
Biting Aura	only while slotted	damage done with area of effect attacks	can hit more than one enemy
Deadly Aim	only while slotted	damage done with single target attacks	hits a single target
War Mage	always active	Weapon and Spell Damage to Magical attacks	deals Magic Damage (Magical)
Wrathful Strikes	only while slotted	Weapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilities	deals damage

FAQ

What are the morphs of Strife?

Strife has 2 morphs: Funnel Health, Swallow Soul.

What's the difference between the Strife morphs?

Funnel Health: Steal an enemy's life force, dealing 1600 Magic Damage and healing you or 3 other nearby allies for 50% of the damage inflicted every 2 seconds for 10 seconds.

Swallow Soul: Steal an enemy's life force, dealing 2160 Magic Damage and healing you for 35% of the damage inflicted every 2 seconds for 10 seconds.

How much does Strife cost?

2700 Magicka.

Where does Strife come from?

Nightblade · Siphoning skill line.