Veiled Strike
Nightblade · Assassination · Active — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.
data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESPAt a glance
Base skill & morphs
Slash an enemy, dealing 2323 Magic Damage. If you strike an enemy from their flank you set them Off Balance.
Slash an enemy, dealing 2556 Magic Damage. If you strike an enemy from their flank you set them Off Balance. When you leave Sneak or invisibility while in combat, increase your damage done with this ability by 10% for 15 seconds. While slotted on either bar, you gain Minor Expedition, increasing your Movement Speed by 15%.
Slash an enemy, dealing 2399 Physical Damage and applying the Sundered status effect. If you strike an enemy from their flank you set them Off Balance. This attack will also be guaranteed to be a Critical Strike, up to once every 3 seconds.
Morph differences
What each morph changes relative to the base skill — exact datamined text only, no recommendation of which to pick.
Veiled Strike BASE
Slash an enemy, dealing 2323 Magic Damage. If you strike an enemy from their flank you set them Off Balance.
Concealed Weapon MORPH
Changes vs base: When you leave Sneak or invisibility while in combat, increase your damage done with this ability by 10% for 15 seconds. While slotted on either bar, you gain Minor Expedition, increasing your Movement Speed by 15%.
Surprise Attack MORPH
Changes vs base: Slash an enemy, dealing 2399 Physical Damage and applying the Sundered status effect. This attack will also be guaranteed to be a Critical Strike, up to once every 3 seconds.
Champion Points that modify Veiled Strike (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 |
| 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, Physical Damage (Magical) |
| Mighty | always active | Weapon and Spell Damage to Martial attacks | deals Magic, Physical Damage (Martial) |
| Wrathful Strikes | only while slotted | Weapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilities | deals damage |
FAQ
What are the morphs of Veiled Strike?
Veiled Strike has 2 morphs: Concealed Weapon, Surprise Attack.
What's the difference between the Veiled Strike morphs?
Concealed Weapon: When you leave Sneak or invisibility while in combat, increase your damage done with this ability by 10% for 15 seconds. While slotted on either bar, you gain Minor Expedition, increasing your Movement Speed by 15%.
Surprise Attack: Slash an enemy, dealing 2399 Physical Damage and applying the Sundered status effect. This attack will also be guaranteed to be a Critical Strike, up to once every 3 seconds.
How much does Veiled Strike cost?
2295 Magicka.
Where does Veiled Strike come from?
Nightblade · Assassination skill line.