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Scorch

Warden · Animal Companions · Active — base skill and both morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryWarden
Skill lineAnimal Companions
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost2700 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 4

Base skill & morphs

BASE Scorch2700 Magicka · unlocks lvl 4

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.

MORPH Deep Fissure2700 Magicka · unlocks lvl 4

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.

MORPH Subterranean Assault2066 Stamina · unlocks lvl 4

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.

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.