Crystal Shard
Sorcerer · Dark Magic · Active — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.
data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESPAt a glance
Base skill & morphs
Conjure dark crystals to bombard an enemy, dealing 2404 Magic Damage. Your next non-Ultimate ability cast within 3 seconds costs 10% less.
Conjure dark crystals to bombard an enemy, dealing 2483 Magic Damage. Your next non-Ultimate ability cast within 3 seconds costs 10% less. While slotted on either bar, casting a non-Ultimate ability has a 33% chance of causing your next Crystal Fragments to be instant cast at half cost, dealing 4123 Magic Damage.
Encase your weapon in dark crystals for 6 seconds, causing your next two Light or Heavy Attacks to deal additional damage and reduce the target's Armor by 1000 for 5 seconds. The first hit deals 2091 Physical Damage and the second deals 836 Physical Damage. After casting, your next non-Ultimate ability used within 3 seconds costs 10% less.
Morph differences
What each morph changes relative to the base skill — exact datamined text only, no recommendation of which to pick.
Crystal Shard BASE
Conjure dark crystals to bombard an enemy, dealing 2404 Magic Damage. Your next non-Ultimate ability cast within 3 seconds costs 10% less.
Crystal Fragments MORPH
Changes vs base: While slotted on either bar, casting a non-Ultimate ability has a 33% chance of causing your next Crystal Fragments to be instant cast at half cost, dealing 4123 Magic Damage.
Crystal Weapon MORPH
Encase your weapon in dark crystals for 6 seconds, causing your next two Light or Heavy Attacks to deal additional damage and reduce the target's Armor by 1000 for 5 seconds. The first hit deals 2091 Physical Damage and the second deals 836 Physical Damage. After casting, your next non-Ultimate ability used within 3 seconds costs 10% less.
Champion Points that modify Crystal Shard (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.
| Star | When | The star says | Matches because this skill… |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Crystal Shard?
Crystal Shard has 2 morphs: Crystal Fragments, Crystal Weapon.
What's the difference between the Crystal Shard morphs?
Crystal Fragments: While slotted on either bar, casting a non-Ultimate ability has a 33% chance of causing your next Crystal Fragments to be instant cast at half cost, dealing 4123 Magic Damage.
Crystal Weapon: Encase your weapon in dark crystals for 6 seconds, causing your next two Light or Heavy Attacks to deal additional damage and reduce the target's Armor by 1000 for 5 seconds. The first hit deals 2091 Physical Damage and the second deals 836 Physical Damage. After casting, your next non-Ultimate ability used within 3 seconds costs 10% less.
How much does Crystal Shard cost?
2700 Magicka.
Where does Crystal Shard come from?
Sorcerer · Dark Magic skill line.