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Arctic Wind

Warden · Winter's Embrace · Active — base skill and both morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryWarden
Skill lineWinter's Embrace
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost4320 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 20

Base skill & morphs

BASE Arctic Wind4320 Magicka · unlocks lvl 20

Envelop yourself in winter winds, instantly healing for 4958 Health and an additional 990 Health every 2 seconds over 10 seconds. This ability scales off your Max Health.

MORPH Arctic Blast3780 Magicka · unlocks lvl 20

Envelop yourself in winter winds, instantly dealing 1799 Frost Damage to nearby enemies. If no enemies are hit, you heal for 2323 Health. The winds persist for 20 seconds and chill your foes to the bone, dealing 298 Frost Damage every 2 seconds, after 2 seconds. The damage has a higher chance to apply the Chilled status effect. Stuns enemies after the delay for 3 seconds.

MORPH Polar Wind4320 Magicka · unlocks lvl 20

Envelop yourself in winter winds, instantly healing for 4958 Health and healing for an additional 1365 Health every 2 seconds over 10 seconds. You also heal a nearby ally for 3305 Health. This 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.

Arctic Wind BASE

Envelop yourself in winter winds, instantly healing for 4958 Health and an additional 990 Health every 2 seconds over 10 seconds. This ability scales off your Max Health.

Arctic Blast MORPH

Envelop yourself in winter winds, instantly dealing 1799 Frost Damage to nearby enemies. If no enemies are hit, you heal for 2323 Health. The winds persist for 20 seconds and chill your foes to the bone, dealing 298 Frost Damage every 2 seconds, after 2 seconds. The damage has a higher chance to apply the Chilled status effect. Stuns enemies after the delay for 3 seconds.

Polar Wind MORPH

Changes vs base: Envelop yourself in winter winds, instantly healing for 4958 Health and healing for an additional 1365 Health every 2 seconds over 10 seconds. You also heal a nearby ally for 3305 Health.

FAQ

What are the morphs of Arctic Wind?

Arctic Wind has 2 morphs: Arctic Blast, Polar Wind.

What's the difference between the Arctic Wind morphs?

Arctic Blast: Envelop yourself in winter winds, instantly dealing 1799 Frost Damage to nearby enemies. If no enemies are hit, you heal for 2323 Health. The winds persist for 20 seconds and chill your foes to the bone, dealing 298 Frost Damage every 2 seconds, after 2 seconds. The damage has a higher chance to apply the Chilled status effect. Stuns enemies after the delay for 3 seconds.

Polar Wind: Envelop yourself in winter winds, instantly healing for 4958 Health and healing for an additional 1365 Health every 2 seconds over 10 seconds. You also heal a nearby ally for 3305 Health.

How much does Arctic Wind cost?

4320 Magicka.

Where does Arctic Wind come from?

Warden · Winter's Embrace skill line.