Daedric Curse

Sorcerer · Daedric Summoning · Active — base skill and both morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categorySorcerer

Skill lineDaedric Summoning

Skill typeActive

Morphs2

Base cost2970 Magicka

Unlocks atLevel 4

Base skill & morphs

BASE Daedric Curse2970 Magicka · unlocks lvl 4

Curse an enemy with a destructive rune, dealing 2904 Magic Damage to the target and all other nearby enemies after 6 seconds. You can have only one Daedric Curse active at a time.

MORPH Daedric Prey2160 Magicka · unlocks lvl 4

Curse an enemy with a destructive rune, dealing 2904 Magic Damage to the target and all other nearby enemies after 6 seconds. While the curse is active, your Daedric Summoning pets prioritize the target and deal an additional 50% damage to them. You can have only one Daedric Prey active at a time.

MORPH Haunting Curse2970 Magicka · unlocks lvl 4

Curse an enemy with a destructive rune, dealing 2999 Magic Damage to the target and all other nearby enemies after 3.5 seconds. The curse will continue to haunt the enemy and explode a second time, dealing 2999 Magic Damage to the target and all other nearby enemies after an additional 8.5 seconds. You can have only one Haunting Curse active at a time.

Morph differences

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

Daedric Curse BASE

Curse an enemy with a destructive rune, dealing 2904 Magic Damage to the target and all other nearby enemies after 6 seconds. You can have only one Daedric Curse active at a time.

Daedric Prey MORPH

Changes vs base: While the curse is active, your Daedric Summoning pets prioritize the target and deal an additional 50% damage to them. You can have only one Daedric Prey active at a time.

Haunting Curse MORPH

Changes vs base: The curse will continue to haunt the enemy and explode a second time, dealing 2999 Magic Damage to the target and all other nearby enemies after an additional 8.5 seconds. You can have only one Haunting Curse active at a time.

FAQ

What are the morphs of Daedric Curse?

Daedric Curse has 2 morphs: Daedric Prey, Haunting Curse.

What's the difference between the Daedric Curse morphs?

Daedric Prey: While the curse is active, your Daedric Summoning pets prioritize the target and deal an additional 50% damage to them. You can have only one Daedric Prey active at a time.

Haunting Curse: The curse will continue to haunt the enemy and explode a second time, dealing 2999 Magic Damage to the target and all other nearby enemies after an additional 8.5 seconds. You can have only one Haunting Curse active at a time.

How much does Daedric Curse cost?

2970 Magicka.

Where does Daedric Curse come from?

Sorcerer · Daedric Summoning skill line.