Cleave

Weapon · Two Handed · Active — base skill and both morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryWeapon

Skill lineTwo Handed

Skill typeActive

Morphs2

Base cost3510 Stamina

Unlocks atLevel 14

Base skill & morphs

BASE Cleave3510 Stamina · unlocks lvl 14

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.

MORPH Brawler3510 Stamina · unlocks lvl 14

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%.

MORPH Carve3510 Stamina · unlocks lvl 14

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.

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.