Swarm
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
Unleash a swarm of fetcherflies to relentlessly attack an enemy, dealing 4631 Magic Damage over 20 seconds. The fetcherflies rip through the enemy's flesh, afflicting them with Minor Vulnerability for the duration, increasing their damage taken by 5%.
Unleash a swarm of fetcherflies to relentlessly attack an enemy, dealing 4785 Magic Damage over 20 seconds. Every second cast of this ability deals 60% increased damage. The fetcherflies rip through the enemy's flesh, afflicting them with Minor Vulnerability for the duration, increasing their damage taken by 5%.
Unleash a swarm of fetcherflies to relentlessly attack an enemy, causing them to bleed for 4785 Bleed Damage over 20 seconds. The fetcherflies rip through the original enemy's flesh, afflicting them with Minor Vulnerability for the duration, increasing their damage taken by 5%. Enemies near the carrier take 435 Bleed Damage every 2 seconds for the duration. You can only have one Growing Swarm active at a time.
Morph differences
What each morph changes relative to the base skill — exact datamined text only, no recommendation of which to pick.
Swarm BASE
Unleash a swarm of fetcherflies to relentlessly attack an enemy, dealing 4631 Magic Damage over 20 seconds. The fetcherflies rip through the enemy's flesh, afflicting them with Minor Vulnerability for the duration, increasing their damage taken by 5%.
Fetcher Infection MORPH
Changes vs base: Every second cast of this ability deals 60% increased damage.
Growing Swarm MORPH
Unleash a swarm of fetcherflies to relentlessly attack an enemy, causing them to bleed for 4785 Bleed Damage over 20 seconds. The fetcherflies rip through the original enemy's flesh, afflicting them with Minor Vulnerability for the duration, increasing their damage taken by 5%. Enemies near the carrier take 435 Bleed Damage every 2 seconds for the duration. You can only have one Growing Swarm active at a time.
Champion Points that modify Swarm (6)
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… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thaumaturge | only while slotted | damage done with damage over time effects | deals damage over time |
| Biting Aura | only while slotted | damage done with area of effect attacks | can hit more than one enemy |
| Deadly Aim | only while slotted | damage done with single target attacks | hits a single target |
| War Mage | always active | Weapon and Spell Damage to Magical attacks | deals Bleed, Magic Damage (Magical) |
| Mighty | always active | Weapon and Spell Damage to Martial attacks | deals Bleed, Magic Damage (Martial) |
| Wrathful Strikes | only while slotted | Weapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilities | deals damage |
FAQ
What are the morphs of Swarm?
Swarm has 2 morphs: Fetcher Infection, Growing Swarm.
What's the difference between the Swarm morphs?
Fetcher Infection: Every second cast of this ability deals 60% increased damage.
Growing Swarm: Unleash a swarm of fetcherflies to relentlessly attack an enemy, causing them to bleed for 4785 Bleed Damage over 20 seconds. The fetcherflies rip through the original enemy's flesh, afflicting them with Minor Vulnerability for the duration, increasing their damage taken by 5%. Enemies near the carrier take 435 Bleed Damage every 2 seconds for the duration. You can only have one Growing Swarm active at a time.
How much does Swarm cost?
2970 Magicka.
Where does Swarm come from?
Warden · Animal Companions skill line.