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Daedric Mines

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 cost5400 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 42

Base skill & morphs

BASE Daedric Mines5400 Magicka · unlocks lvl 42

Surprise your foes by placing 3 volatile Daedric mines around you, which take 3 seconds to arm and last for 15 seconds. When a mine is triggered it explodes, dealing 2613 Magic Damage and immobilizing the enemy for 2 seconds. Enemies can only be damaged by your mines once every 2 seconds.

MORPH Daedric Refuge5400 Magicka · unlocks lvl 42

Carefully form 5 protective Daedric wards around you, which take 3 seconds to arm and last for 15 seconds. When a Daedric ward is triggered it grants you or the ally a damage shield that absorbs 3591 damage for 6 seconds. Targets can only be shielded by Daedric Refuge once every 2 seconds and the shield is capped at 43% of the target's Max Health.

MORPH Daedric Tomb5400 Magicka · unlocks lvl 42

Surprise your foes by placing 3 volatile Daedric mines at a target location, which arm instantly and last for 15 seconds. When a mine is triggered it explodes, dealing 2700 Magic Damage and immobilizing the enemy for 2 seconds. Enemies can only be damaged by your mines once every 2 seconds.

Morph differences

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

Daedric Mines BASE

Surprise your foes by placing 3 volatile Daedric mines around you, which take 3 seconds to arm and last for 15 seconds. When a mine is triggered it explodes, dealing 2613 Magic Damage and immobilizing the enemy for 2 seconds. Enemies can only be damaged by your mines once every 2 seconds.

Daedric Refuge MORPH

Carefully form 5 protective Daedric wards around you, which take 3 seconds to arm and last for 15 seconds. When a Daedric ward is triggered it grants you or the ally a damage shield that absorbs 3591 damage for 6 seconds. Targets can only be shielded by Daedric Refuge once every 2 seconds and the shield is capped at 43% of the target's Max Health.

Daedric Tomb MORPH

Changes vs base: Surprise your foes by placing 3 volatile Daedric mines at a target location, which arm instantly and last for 15 seconds.

FAQ

What are the morphs of Daedric Mines?

Daedric Mines has 2 morphs: Daedric Refuge, Daedric Tomb.

What's the difference between the Daedric Mines morphs?

Daedric Refuge: Carefully form 5 protective Daedric wards around you, which take 3 seconds to arm and last for 15 seconds. When a Daedric ward is triggered it grants you or the ally a damage shield that absorbs 3591 damage for 6 seconds. Targets can only be shielded by Daedric Refuge once every 2 seconds and the shield is capped at 43% of the target's Max Health.

Daedric Tomb: Surprise your foes by placing 3 volatile Daedric mines at a target location, which arm instantly and last for 15 seconds.

How much does Daedric Mines cost?

5400 Magicka.

Where does Daedric Mines come from?

Sorcerer · Dark Magic skill line.