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Puncture

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

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryWeapon
Skill lineOne Hand and Shield
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost1350 Stamina
Unlocks atLevel 2

Base skill & morphs

BASE Puncture1350 Stamina · unlocks lvl 2

Thrust your weapon with disciplined precision at an enemy, dealing 1161 Physical Damage and taunting them to attack you for 15 seconds. Also inflicts Major Breach on the enemy, reducing their Physical and Spell Resistance by 5948 for 15 seconds.

MORPH Pierce Armor1350 Stamina · unlocks lvl 2

Thrust your weapon with disciplined precision at an enemy, dealing 1199 Physical Damage and taunting them to attack you for 15 seconds. Also inflicts Minor Breach and Major Breach on the enemy, reducing their Physical Resistance and Spell Resistance by 2974 and 5948 for 15 seconds.

MORPH Ransack1350 Stamina · unlocks lvl 2

Thrust your weapon with disciplined precision at an enemy, dealing 1199 Physical Damage and taunting them to attack you for 15 seconds. Also inflicts Major Breach on the enemy, reducing their Physical and Spell Resistance by 5948 for 15 seconds. You also gain Minor Protection, reducing your damage taken by 5% for 15 seconds.

Morph differences

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

Puncture BASE

Thrust your weapon with disciplined precision at an enemy, dealing 1161 Physical Damage and taunting them to attack you for 15 seconds. Also inflicts Major Breach on the enemy, reducing their Physical and Spell Resistance by 5948 for 15 seconds.

Pierce Armor MORPH

Changes vs base: Also inflicts Minor Breach and Major Breach on the enemy, reducing their Physical Resistance and Spell Resistance by 2974 and 5948 for 15 seconds.

Ransack MORPH

Changes vs base: You also gain Minor Protection, reducing your damage taken by 5% for 15 seconds.

FAQ

What are the morphs of Puncture?

Puncture has 2 morphs: Pierce Armor, Ransack.

What's the difference between the Puncture morphs?

Pierce Armor: Also inflicts Minor Breach and Major Breach on the enemy, reducing their Physical Resistance and Spell Resistance by 2974 and 5948 for 15 seconds.

Ransack: You also gain Minor Protection, reducing your damage taken by 5% for 15 seconds.

How much does Puncture cost?

1350 Stamina.

Where does Puncture come from?

Weapon · One Hand and Shield skill line.