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Summon Unstable Familiar

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 cost3510 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 1

Base skill & morphs

BASE Summon Unstable Familiar3510 Magicka · unlocks lvl 1

Command the powers of Oblivion to send a Daedric familiar to fight at your side. The familiar's attacks deal 347 Shock Damage. Once summoned, you can activate the familiar's special ability for 3510 Magicka, dealing 421 Shock Damage every 2 seconds for 20 seconds to enemies near them. The familiar remains until killed or unsummoned.

MORPH Summon Unstable Clannfear3510 Magicka · unlocks lvl 1

Command the powers of Oblivion to send a Daedric clannfear to fight at your side. The clannfear's headbutt deals 358 Physical Damage, while its tail spike hits nearby enemies for 358 Physical Damage after 1 second. Once summoned, you can activate the clannfear's special ability for 4320 Magicka, healing you for 5121 and the clannfear for 2560. The clannfear remains until killed or unsummoned.

MORPH Summon Volatile Familiar3510 Magicka · unlocks lvl 1

Command the powers of Oblivion to send a Daedric familiar to fight at your side. The familiar's attacks deal 358 Shock Damage. Once summoned, you can activate the familiar's special ability for 3510 Magicka, dealing 435 Shock Damage every 2 seconds for 20 seconds to enemies near them. The second hit stuns enemies hit for 3 seconds. The familiar remains until killed or unsummoned.

Morph differences

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

Summon Unstable Familiar BASE

Command the powers of Oblivion to send a Daedric familiar to fight at your side. The familiar's attacks deal 347 Shock Damage. Once summoned, you can activate the familiar's special ability for 3510 Magicka, dealing 421 Shock Damage every 2 seconds for 20 seconds to enemies near them. The familiar remains until killed or unsummoned.

Summon Unstable Clannfear MORPH

Command the powers of Oblivion to send a Daedric clannfear to fight at your side. The clannfear's headbutt deals 358 Physical Damage, while its tail spike hits nearby enemies for 358 Physical Damage after 1 second. Once summoned, you can activate the clannfear's special ability for 4320 Magicka, healing you for 5121 and the clannfear for 2560. The clannfear remains until killed or unsummoned.

Summon Volatile Familiar MORPH

Changes vs base: The second hit stuns enemies hit for 3 seconds.

Champion Points that modify Summon Unstable Familiar (6)

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 Physical, Shock Damage (Magical)
Mightyalways activeWeapon and Spell Damage to Martial attacksdeals Physical, Shock Damage (Martial)
Wrathful Strikesonly while slottedWeapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilitiesdeals damage

FAQ

What are the morphs of Summon Unstable Familiar?

Summon Unstable Familiar has 2 morphs: Summon Unstable Clannfear, Summon Volatile Familiar.

What's the difference between the Summon Unstable Familiar morphs?

Summon Unstable Clannfear: Command the powers of Oblivion to send a Daedric clannfear to fight at your side. The clannfear's headbutt deals 358 Physical Damage, while its tail spike hits nearby enemies for 358 Physical Damage after 1 second. Once summoned, you can activate the clannfear's special ability for 4320 Magicka, healing you for 5121 and the clannfear for 2560. The clannfear remains until killed or unsummoned.

Summon Volatile Familiar: The second hit stuns enemies hit for 3 seconds.

How much does Summon Unstable Familiar cost?

3510 Magicka.

Where does Summon Unstable Familiar come from?

Sorcerer · Daedric Summoning skill line.