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Crystal Shard

Sorcerer · Dark Magic · Active — base skill and both morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categorySorcerer
Skill lineDark Magic
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost2700 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 1

Base skill & morphs

BASE Crystal Shard2700 Magicka · unlocks lvl 1

Conjure dark crystals to bombard an enemy, dealing 2404 Magic Damage. Your next non-Ultimate ability cast within 3 seconds costs 10% less.

MORPH Crystal Fragments2700 Magicka · unlocks lvl 1

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.

MORPH Crystal Weapon2295 Stamina · unlocks lvl 1

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.

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.