Daedric Curse
Sorcerer · Daedric Summoning · Active — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.
data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESPAt a glance
Base skill & morphs
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.
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.
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.
Champion Points that modify Daedric Curse (4)
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 |
| Biting Aura | only while slotted | damage done with area of effect attacks | can hit more than one enemy |
| War Mage | always active | Weapon and Spell Damage to Magical attacks | deals Magic Damage (Magical) |
| Wrathful Strikes | only while slotted | Weapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilities | deals damage |
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.