Overload
Sorcerer · Storm Calling · Ultimate — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.
data retrieved 2026-10-17 · datamined via UESPAt a glance
Base skill & morphs
Charge your fists with the power of the storm, replacing your Light and Heavy Attacks with new abilities. You cannot conceal your presence while active. Light Attacks become lightning bolts, dealing 2323 Shock Damage to an enemy up to 28 meters away. Heavy Attacks become channeled lightning, dealing 2090 Shock Damage to enemies in a 4 x 6 area in front of you every 1 second. Attacks deplete Ultimate until you run out, or the ability is toggled off.
Charge your fists with the power of the storm, replacing your Light and Heavy Attacks with new abilities. You cannot conceal your presence while active. Light Attacks deal 2399 Shock Damage to an enemy up to 28 meters away. Heavy Attacks blast enemies in a 4 x 6 area for 2160 Shock Damage every 1 second. The attacks restore 1200 Magicka and Stamina, and deplete Ultimate until you run out, or the ability is toggled off.
Charge your fists with the power of the storm, replacing your Light and Heavy Attacks with new abilities. You cannot conceal your presence while active. Light Attacks deal 2640 Shock Damage to an enemy up to 32 meters away. Heavy Attacks blast enemies in a 6 x 8 area for 2375 Shock Damage every 1 second. Attacks deplete Ultimate until you run out, or the ability is toggled off.
Morph differences
What each morph changes relative to the base skill — exact datamined text only, no recommendation of which to pick.
Overload BASE
Charge your fists with the power of the storm, replacing your Light and Heavy Attacks with new abilities. You cannot conceal your presence while active. Light Attacks become lightning bolts, dealing 2323 Shock Damage to an enemy up to 28 meters away. Heavy Attacks become channeled lightning, dealing 2090 Shock Damage to enemies in a 4 x 6 area in front of you every 1 second. Attacks deplete Ultimate until you run out, or the ability is toggled off.
Energy Overload MORPH
Changes vs base: Light Attacks deal 2399 Shock Damage to an enemy up to 28 meters away. Heavy Attacks blast enemies in a 4 x 6 area for 2160 Shock Damage every 1 second. The attacks restore 1200 Magicka and Stamina, and deplete Ultimate until you run out, or the ability is toggled off.
Power Overload MORPH
Changes vs base: Light Attacks deal 2640 Shock Damage to an enemy up to 32 meters away. Heavy Attacks blast enemies in a 6 x 8 area for 2375 Shock Damage every 1 second.
Champion Points that modify Overload (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.
| Star | When | The star says | Matches because this skill… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thaumaturge | only while slotted | damage done with damage over time effects | deals damage over time |
| 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 Shock Damage (Magical) |
| Wrathful Strikes | only while slotted | Weapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilities | deals damage |
FAQ
What are the morphs of Overload?
Overload has 2 morphs: Energy Overload, Power Overload.
What's the difference between the Overload morphs?
Energy Overload: Light Attacks deal 2399 Shock Damage to an enemy up to 28 meters away. Heavy Attacks blast enemies in a 4 x 6 area for 2160 Shock Damage every 1 second. The attacks restore 1200 Magicka and Stamina, and deplete Ultimate until you run out, or the ability is toggled off.
Power Overload: Light Attacks deal 2640 Shock Damage to an enemy up to 32 meters away. Heavy Attacks blast enemies in a 6 x 8 area for 2375 Shock Damage every 1 second.
How much does Overload cost?
25 Ultimate.
Where does Overload come from?
Sorcerer · Storm Calling skill line.