Veiled Strike

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

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryNightblade

Skill lineAssassination

Skill typeActive

Morphs2

Base cost2295 Magicka

Unlocks atLevel 1

Base skill & morphs

BASE Veiled Strike2295 Magicka · unlocks lvl 1

Slash an enemy, dealing 2323 Magic Damage. If you strike an enemy from their flank you set them Off Balance.

MORPH Concealed Weapon2295 Magicka · unlocks lvl 1

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%.

MORPH Surprise Attack2295 Stamina · unlocks lvl 1

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.

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.