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Lightning Form

Sorcerer · Storm Calling · Active — base skill and both morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categorySorcerer
Skill lineStorm Calling
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost2700 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 4

Base skill & morphs

BASE Lightning Form2700 Magicka · unlocks lvl 4

Manifest yourself as pure lightning, zapping nearby enemies with electricity dealing 462 Shock Damage every 2 seconds for 20 seconds. While in this form you also gain Major Resolve, increasing your Physical Resistance and Spell Resistance by 5948.

MORPH Boundless Storm2700 Magicka · unlocks lvl 4

Manifest yourself as pure lightning, zapping nearby enemies with electricity dealing 463 Shock Damage every 2 seconds for 30 seconds. While in this form you also gain Major Resolve, increasing your Physical Resistance and Spell Resistance by 5948. Activating this grants you Major Expedition, increasing your Movement Speed by 30% for 4 seconds.

MORPH Hurricane2295 Stamina · unlocks lvl 4

Manifest yourself as pure air, buffeting nearby enemies with wind dealing 478 Physical Damage every 2 seconds for 20 seconds. The winds grow in damage and size, increasing up to 120% more damage and up to 9 meters in size. While in this form you gain Major Resolve and Minor Expedition, increasing your Physical and Spell Resistance by 5948 and your Movement Speed by 15%.

Morph differences

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

Lightning Form BASE

Manifest yourself as pure lightning, zapping nearby enemies with electricity dealing 462 Shock Damage every 2 seconds for 20 seconds. While in this form you also gain Major Resolve, increasing your Physical Resistance and Spell Resistance by 5948.

Boundless Storm MORPH

Changes vs base: Activating this grants you Major Expedition, increasing your Movement Speed by 30% for 4 seconds.

Hurricane MORPH

Manifest yourself as pure air, buffeting nearby enemies with wind dealing 478 Physical Damage every 2 seconds for 20 seconds. The winds grow in damage and size, increasing up to 120% more damage and up to 9 meters in size. While in this form you gain Major Resolve and Minor Expedition, increasing your Physical and Spell Resistance by 5948 and your Movement Speed by 15%.

FAQ

What are the morphs of Lightning Form?

Lightning Form has 2 morphs: Boundless Storm, Hurricane.

What's the difference between the Lightning Form morphs?

Boundless Storm: Activating this grants you Major Expedition, increasing your Movement Speed by 30% for 4 seconds.

Hurricane: Manifest yourself as pure air, buffeting nearby enemies with wind dealing 478 Physical Damage every 2 seconds for 20 seconds. The winds grow in damage and size, increasing up to 120% more damage and up to 9 meters in size. While in this form you gain Major Resolve and Minor Expedition, increasing your Physical and Spell Resistance by 5948 and your Movement Speed by 15%.

How much does Lightning Form cost?

2700 Magicka.

Where does Lightning Form come from?

Sorcerer · Storm Calling skill line.