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Bolt Escape

Sorcerer · Storm Calling · Active — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categorySorcerer
Skill lineStorm Calling
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost3780 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 42

Base skill & morphs

BASE Bolt Escape3780 Magicka · unlocks lvl 42

Transform yourself into pure energy and flash forward, stunning enemies near your final location for 3 seconds. This effect cannot be blocked. Casting again within 4 seconds costs 33% more Magicka.

MORPH Ball of Lightning3780 Magicka · unlocks lvl 42

Transform yourself into pure energy and flash forward. After reaching your location, you become immune to snare and immobilize effects for 2 seconds. A ball of lightning is summoned at your end point, which intercepts up to 1 projectile attack made against you every 1 second for 3 seconds. Casting again within 4 seconds costs 33% more Magicka.

MORPH Streak3780 Magicka · unlocks lvl 42

Transform yourself into pure energy and flash forward, dealing 1438 Shock Damage to enemies in your wake and stunning them for 3 seconds. This effect cannot be blocked. Casting again within 4 seconds costs 33% more Magicka.

Morph differences

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

Bolt Escape BASE

Transform yourself into pure energy and flash forward, stunning enemies near your final location for 3 seconds. This effect cannot be blocked. Casting again within 4 seconds costs 33% more Magicka.

Ball of Lightning MORPH

Changes vs base: Transform yourself into pure energy and flash forward. After reaching your location, you become immune to snare and immobilize effects for 2 seconds. A ball of lightning is summoned at your end point, which intercepts up to 1 projectile attack made against you every 1 second for 3 seconds.

Streak MORPH

Changes vs base: Transform yourself into pure energy and flash forward, dealing 1438 Shock Damage to enemies in your wake and stunning them for 3 seconds.

Champion Points that modify Bolt Escape (5)

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.

StarWhenThe star saysMatches because this skill…
Thaumaturgeonly while slotteddamage done with damage over time effectsdeals damage over time
Master-at-Armsonly while slotteddamage done with direct damage attacksdeals direct damage
Biting Auraonly while slotteddamage done with area of effect attackscan hit more than one enemy
War Magealways activeWeapon and Spell Damage to Magical attacksdeals Shock Damage (Magical)
Wrathful Strikesonly while slottedWeapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilitiesdeals damage

FAQ

What are the morphs of Bolt Escape?

Bolt Escape has 2 morphs: Ball of Lightning, Streak.

What's the difference between the Bolt Escape morphs?

Ball of Lightning: Transform yourself into pure energy and flash forward. After reaching your location, you become immune to snare and immobilize effects for 2 seconds. A ball of lightning is summoned at your end point, which intercepts up to 1 projectile attack made against you every 1 second for 3 seconds.

Streak: Transform yourself into pure energy and flash forward, dealing 1438 Shock Damage to enemies in your wake and stunning them for 3 seconds.

How much does Bolt Escape cost?

3780 Magicka.

Where does Bolt Escape come from?

Sorcerer · Storm Calling skill line.