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Low Slash

Weapon · One Hand and Shield · Active — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryWeapon
Skill lineOne Hand and Shield
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost2970 Stamina
Unlocks atLevel 4

Base skill & morphs

BASE Low Slash2970 Stamina · unlocks lvl 4

Surprise an enemy with a deep lunge, dealing 1392 Physical Damage and afflicting them with Minor Maim, reducing their damage done by 5% for 15 seconds.

MORPH Deep Slash2970 Stamina · unlocks lvl 4

Surprise an enemy with a sweeping lunge, dealing 1799 Physical Damage to them and other nearby enemies, afflicting them with Minor Maim, reducing their damage done by 5% for 15 seconds. Enemies hit also have their Movement Speed reduced by 30% for 4 seconds.

MORPH Heroic Slash2970 Stamina · unlocks lvl 4

Surprise an enemy with a deep lunge, dealing 1438 Physical Damage and afflicting them with Minor Maim, reducing their damage done by 5% for 15 seconds. You gain Minor Heroism, granting you 1 Ultimate every 1.5 seconds for 15 seconds.

Morph differences

What each morph changes relative to the base skill — exact datamined text only, no recommendation of which to pick.

Low Slash BASE

Surprise an enemy with a deep lunge, dealing 1392 Physical Damage and afflicting them with Minor Maim, reducing their damage done by 5% for 15 seconds.

Deep Slash MORPH

Surprise an enemy with a sweeping lunge, dealing 1799 Physical Damage to them and other nearby enemies, afflicting them with Minor Maim, reducing their damage done by 5% for 15 seconds. Enemies hit also have their Movement Speed reduced by 30% for 4 seconds.

Heroic Slash MORPH

Changes vs base: You gain Minor Heroism, granting you 1 Ultimate every 1.5 seconds for 15 seconds.

Champion Points that modify Low Slash (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.

StarWhenThe star saysMatches because this skill…
Thaumaturgeonly while slotteddamage done with damage over time effectsdeals damage over time
Master-at-Armsonly while slotteddamage done with direct damage attacksdeals direct damage
Biting Auraonly while slotteddamage done with area of effect attackscan hit more than one enemy
Deadly Aimonly while slotteddamage done with single target attackshits a single target
Mightyalways activeWeapon and Spell Damage to Martial attacksdeals Physical Damage (Martial)
Wrathful Strikesonly while slottedWeapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilitiesdeals damage

FAQ

What are the morphs of Low Slash?

Low Slash has 2 morphs: Deep Slash, Heroic Slash.

What's the difference between the Low Slash morphs?

Deep Slash: Surprise an enemy with a sweeping lunge, dealing 1799 Physical Damage to them and other nearby enemies, afflicting them with Minor Maim, reducing their damage done by 5% for 15 seconds. Enemies hit also have their Movement Speed reduced by 30% for 4 seconds.

Heroic Slash: You gain Minor Heroism, granting you 1 Ultimate every 1.5 seconds for 15 seconds.

How much does Low Slash cost?

2970 Stamina.

Where does Low Slash come from?

Weapon · One Hand and Shield skill line.