Cleave
Weapon · Two Handed · Active — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.
data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESPAt a glance
Base skill & morphs
Focus your strength into a mighty swing, dealing 1742 Physical Damage to enemies in front of you. You also gain a damage shield that absorbs 1742 damage for 6 seconds.
Focus your strength into a mighty swing, dealing 1742 Physical Damage to enemies in front of you. You also gain a damage shield that absorbs 1799 damage for 6 seconds. Each enemy hit increases the damage shield's strength by 50%, up to 300%.
Focus your strength into a mighty swing, dealing 1742 Bleed Damage to enemies in front of you, and causing them to bleed for an additional 2868 Bleed Damage over 12 seconds. Hitting a target that is already affected from this ability extends the duration by 10 seconds, up to a maximum of 32. You also gain a damage shield that absorbs 1742 damage for 6 seconds.
Morph differences
What each morph changes relative to the base skill — exact datamined text only, no recommendation of which to pick.
Cleave BASE
Focus your strength into a mighty swing, dealing 1742 Physical Damage to enemies in front of you. You also gain a damage shield that absorbs 1742 damage for 6 seconds.
Brawler MORPH
Changes vs base: Each enemy hit increases the damage shield's strength by 50%, up to 300%.
Carve MORPH
Changes vs base: Focus your strength into a mighty swing, dealing 1742 Bleed Damage to enemies in front of you, and causing them to bleed for an additional 2868 Bleed Damage over 12 seconds. Hitting a target that is already affected from this ability extends the duration by 10 seconds, up to a maximum of 32.
Champion Points that modify Cleave (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… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thaumaturge | only while slotted | damage done with damage over time effects | deals damage over time |
| 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 |
| Mighty | always active | Weapon and Spell Damage to Martial attacks | deals Bleed, Physical Damage (Martial) |
| Wrathful Strikes | only while slotted | Weapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilities | deals damage |
FAQ
What are the morphs of Cleave?
Cleave has 2 morphs: Brawler, Carve.
What's the difference between the Cleave morphs?
Brawler: Each enemy hit increases the damage shield's strength by 50%, up to 300%.
Carve: Focus your strength into a mighty swing, dealing 1742 Bleed Damage to enemies in front of you, and causing them to bleed for an additional 2868 Bleed Damage over 12 seconds. Hitting a target that is already affected from this ability extends the duration by 10 seconds, up to a maximum of 32.
How much does Cleave cost?
3510 Stamina.
Where does Cleave come from?
Weapon · Two Handed skill line.