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Lightning Splash

Sorcerer · Storm Calling · Active — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categorySorcerer
Skill lineStorm Calling
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost2970 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 20

Base skill & morphs

BASE Lightning Splash2970 Magicka · unlocks lvl 20

Create a nexus of storm energy at the target location, dealing 308 Shock Damage to enemies in the area every 1 second for 10 seconds. You or an ally standing within the nexus can activate the Conduit synergy, dealing 2698 Shock Damage to enemies around them.

MORPH Lightning Flood2970 Magicka · unlocks lvl 20

Create a nexus of storm energy at the target location, dealing 415 Shock Damage to enemies in the area every 1 second for 10 seconds. You or an ally standing within the nexus can activate the Conduit synergy, dealing 2698 Shock Damage to enemies around them.

MORPH Liquid Lightning2970 Magicka · unlocks lvl 20

Create a nexus of storm energy at the target location, dealing 309 Shock Damage to enemies in the area every 1 second for 15 seconds. You or an ally standing within the nexus can activate the Conduit synergy, dealing 2698 Shock Damage to enemies around them.

Morph differences

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

Lightning Splash BASE

Create a nexus of storm energy at the target location, dealing 308 Shock Damage to enemies in the area every 1 second for 10 seconds. You or an ally standing within the nexus can activate the Conduit synergy, dealing 2698 Shock Damage to enemies around them.

Lightning Flood MORPH

Create a nexus of storm energy at the target location, dealing 415 Shock Damage to enemies in the area every 1 second for 10 seconds. You or an ally standing within the nexus can activate the Conduit synergy, dealing 2698 Shock Damage to enemies around them.

Liquid Lightning MORPH

Create a nexus of storm energy at the target location, dealing 309 Shock Damage to enemies in the area every 1 second for 15 seconds. You or an ally standing within the nexus can activate the Conduit synergy, dealing 2698 Shock Damage to enemies around them.

Champion Points that modify Lightning Splash (5)

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…
Thaumaturgeonly while slotteddamage done with damage over time effectsdeals damage over time
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 Shock Damage (Magical)
Wrathful Strikesonly while slottedWeapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilitiesdeals damage

FAQ

What are the morphs of Lightning Splash?

Lightning Splash has 2 morphs: Lightning Flood, Liquid Lightning.

What's the difference between the Lightning Splash morphs?

Lightning Flood: Create a nexus of storm energy at the target location, dealing 415 Shock Damage to enemies in the area every 1 second for 10 seconds. You or an ally standing within the nexus can activate the Conduit synergy, dealing 2698 Shock Damage to enemies around them.

Liquid Lightning: Create a nexus of storm energy at the target location, dealing 309 Shock Damage to enemies in the area every 1 second for 15 seconds. You or an ally standing within the nexus can activate the Conduit synergy, dealing 2698 Shock Damage to enemies around them.

How much does Lightning Splash cost?

2970 Magicka.

Where does Lightning Splash come from?

Sorcerer · Storm Calling skill line.