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Daedric Curse

Sorcerer · Daedric Summoning · Active — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-08-23 · 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.

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.

StarWhenThe star saysMatches because this skill…
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 Magic Damage (Magical)
Wrathful Strikesonly while slottedWeapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilitiesdeals 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.