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Puncturing Strikes

Templar · Aedric Spear · Active — base skill and both morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryTemplar
Skill lineAedric Spear
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost2295 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 1

Base skill & morphs

BASE Puncturing Strikes2295 Magicka · unlocks lvl 1

Launch a relentless assault, striking up to 6 enemies in front of you three times with your Aedric spear. The spear deals 889 Magic Damage per strike and reduces enemy Movement Speed by 40% for 0.5 seconds.

MORPH Biting Jabs2295 Stamina · unlocks lvl 1

Launch a relentless assault, striking up to 6 enemies in front of you three times with your Aedric spear. The spear deals 919 Physical Damage per strike and reduces enemy Movement Speed by 40% for 0.5 seconds. Each strike has a 10% chance of applying the Sundered status effect. Activating this ability grants you Major Brutality and Major Sorcery, increasing your Weapon and Spell Damage by 20% for 10 seconds.

MORPH Puncturing Sweep2295 Magicka · unlocks lvl 1

Launch a relentless assault, striking up to 6 enemies in front of you three times with your Aedric spear. The spear deals 919 Magic Damage per strike and reduces enemy Movement Speed by 40% for 0.5 seconds. You heal for 25% of the damage done with this ability.

Morph differences

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

Puncturing Strikes BASE

Launch a relentless assault, striking up to 6 enemies in front of you three times with your Aedric spear. The spear deals 889 Magic Damage per strike and reduces enemy Movement Speed by 40% for 0.5 seconds.

Biting Jabs MORPH

Changes vs base: The spear deals 919 Physical Damage per strike and reduces enemy Movement Speed by 40% for 0.5 seconds. Each strike has a 10% chance of applying the Sundered status effect. Activating this ability grants you Major Brutality and Major Sorcery, increasing your Weapon and Spell Damage by 20% for 10 seconds.

Puncturing Sweep MORPH

Changes vs base: You heal for 25% of the damage done with this ability.

FAQ

What are the morphs of Puncturing Strikes?

Puncturing Strikes has 2 morphs: Biting Jabs, Puncturing Sweep.

What's the difference between the Puncturing Strikes morphs?

Biting Jabs: The spear deals 919 Physical Damage per strike and reduces enemy Movement Speed by 40% for 0.5 seconds. Each strike has a 10% chance of applying the Sundered status effect. Activating this ability grants you Major Brutality and Major Sorcery, increasing your Weapon and Spell Damage by 20% for 10 seconds.

Puncturing Sweep: You heal for 25% of the damage done with this ability.

How much does Puncturing Strikes cost?

2295 Magicka.

Where does Puncturing Strikes come from?

Templar · Aedric Spear skill line.