Scorch
Warden · Animal Companions · Active — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.
data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESPAt a glance
Base skill & morphs
Stir a group of shalk that attack after 3 seconds, dealing 2509 Magic Damage to enemies in front of you. After the shalk complete their attack, they burrow underground for 6 seconds and then resurface again, dealing 3486 Magic Damage to enemies in front of you.
Stir a group of shalk that attack after 3 seconds, dealing 2591 Magic Damage to enemies in front of you. After the shalk complete their attack, they burrow underground for 6 seconds and then resurface again, dealing 3600 Magic Damage to enemies in front of you. Enemies damaged are afflicted with Major and Minor Breach, reducing their Physical and Spell Resistance by 5948 and 2974 for 10 seconds.
Stir a group of shalk that attack after 3 seconds, dealing 2591 Poison Damage to enemies in front of you. After the shalk complete their attack, they burrow underground for 3 seconds and then resurface again, dealing 2591 Poison Damage to enemies in front of you.
Morph differences
What each morph changes relative to the base skill — exact datamined text only, no recommendation of which to pick.
Scorch BASE
Stir a group of shalk that attack after 3 seconds, dealing 2509 Magic Damage to enemies in front of you. After the shalk complete their attack, they burrow underground for 6 seconds and then resurface again, dealing 3486 Magic Damage to enemies in front of you.
Deep Fissure MORPH
Changes vs base: Enemies damaged are afflicted with Major and Minor Breach, reducing their Physical and Spell Resistance by 5948 and 2974 for 10 seconds.
Subterranean Assault MORPH
Stir a group of shalk that attack after 3 seconds, dealing 2591 Poison Damage to enemies in front of you. After the shalk complete their attack, they burrow underground for 3 seconds and then resurface again, dealing 2591 Poison Damage to enemies in front of you.
Champion Points that modify Scorch (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… |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Magic, Poison Damage (Magical) |
| Mighty | always active | Weapon and Spell Damage to Martial attacks | deals Magic, Poison Damage (Martial) |
| Wrathful Strikes | only while slotted | Weapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilities | deals damage |
FAQ
What are the morphs of Scorch?
Scorch has 2 morphs: Deep Fissure, Subterranean Assault.
What's the difference between the Scorch morphs?
Deep Fissure: Enemies damaged are afflicted with Major and Minor Breach, reducing their Physical and Spell Resistance by 5948 and 2974 for 10 seconds.
Subterranean Assault: Stir a group of shalk that attack after 3 seconds, dealing 2591 Poison Damage to enemies in front of you. After the shalk complete their attack, they burrow underground for 3 seconds and then resurface again, dealing 2591 Poison Damage to enemies in front of you.
How much does Scorch cost?
2700 Magicka.
Where does Scorch come from?
Warden · Animal Companions skill line.