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Sun Shield

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 cost4590 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 42

Base skill & morphs

BASE Sun Shield4590 Magicka · unlocks lvl 42

Surround yourself with solar rays, dealing 1742 Magic Damage to nearby enemies and applying Minor Maim to them for 10 seconds, reducing their damage done by 5%. The rays then protect you, granting a damage shield that absorbs up to 4800 damage for 6 seconds, increasing by 10% for each enemy hit, up to 60%. This portion of the ability scales off your Max Health.

MORPH Blazing Shield4590 Magicka · unlocks lvl 42

Surround yourself with solar rays, applying Minor Maim to nearby enemies for 10 seconds, reducing their damage done by 5%. You gain a damage shield that absorbs up to 4800 damage for 6 seconds, increasing by 10% for each enemy hit, up to 60%. This ability scales off your Max Health. When the shield expires it explodes, dealing 33% of damage absorbed as Magic Damage to nearby enemies.

MORPH Radiant Ward4320 Magicka · unlocks lvl 42

Surround yourself with solar rays, dealing 1742 Magic Damage to nearby enemies and applying Minor Maim to them for 10 seconds, reducing their damage done by 5%. The rays then protect you, granting a damage shield that absorbs up to 4958 damage for 6 seconds, increasing by 20% for each enemy hit, up to 120%. This portion of the ability scales off your Max Health.

Morph differences

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

Sun Shield BASE

Surround yourself with solar rays, dealing 1742 Magic Damage to nearby enemies and applying Minor Maim to them for 10 seconds, reducing their damage done by 5%. The rays then protect you, granting a damage shield that absorbs up to 4800 damage for 6 seconds, increasing by 10% for each enemy hit, up to 60%. This portion of the ability scales off your Max Health.

Blazing Shield MORPH

Surround yourself with solar rays, applying Minor Maim to nearby enemies for 10 seconds, reducing their damage done by 5%. You gain a damage shield that absorbs up to 4800 damage for 6 seconds, increasing by 10% for each enemy hit, up to 60%. This ability scales off your Max Health. When the shield expires it explodes, dealing 33% of damage absorbed as Magic Damage to nearby enemies.

Radiant Ward MORPH

Surround yourself with solar rays, dealing 1742 Magic Damage to nearby enemies and applying Minor Maim to them for 10 seconds, reducing their damage done by 5%. The rays then protect you, granting a damage shield that absorbs up to 4958 damage for 6 seconds, increasing by 20% for each enemy hit, up to 120%. This portion of the ability scales off your Max Health.

FAQ

What are the morphs of Sun Shield?

Sun Shield has 2 morphs: Blazing Shield, Radiant Ward.

What's the difference between the Sun Shield morphs?

Blazing Shield: Surround yourself with solar rays, applying Minor Maim to nearby enemies for 10 seconds, reducing their damage done by 5%. You gain a damage shield that absorbs up to 4800 damage for 6 seconds, increasing by 10% for each enemy hit, up to 60%. This ability scales off your Max Health. When the shield expires it explodes, dealing 33% of damage absorbed as Magic Damage to nearby enemies.

Radiant Ward: Surround yourself with solar rays, dealing 1742 Magic Damage to nearby enemies and applying Minor Maim to them for 10 seconds, reducing their damage done by 5%. The rays then protect you, granting a damage shield that absorbs up to 4958 damage for 6 seconds, increasing by 20% for each enemy hit, up to 120%. This portion of the ability scales off your Max Health.

How much does Sun Shield cost?

4590 Magicka.

Where does Sun Shield come from?

Templar · Aedric Spear skill line.