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Shield Charge

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

data retrieved 2026-10-17 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryWeapon
Skill lineOne Hand and Shield
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost3780 Stamina
Unlocks atLevel 20

Base skill & morphs

BASE Shield Charge3780 Stamina · unlocks lvl 20

Rush an enemy with your shield raised and ram them, dealing 1392 Physical Damage and stunning them for 3 seconds. You automatically block all attacks at no cost for 0.5 seconds after activating.

Target EnemyRange 22 m
MORPH Invasion3510 Stamina · unlocks lvl 20

Rush an enemy and ram them, dealing 1393 Physical Damage and stunning them for 4 seconds. The stun duration increases by up to 50%, based on how far you traveled. You automatically block all attacks at no cost for 0.5 seconds after activating.

Target EnemyRange 22 m
MORPH Shielded Assault3780 Stamina · unlocks lvl 20

Rush an enemy and ram them, dealing 1393 Physical Damage and stunning them for 3 seconds. You automatically block all attacks at no cost for 0.5 seconds after activating. When this ends, you gain a damage shield that absorbs 5121 damage for 6 seconds. The shield strength scales off your Max Health.

Target EnemyRange 22 m

Morph differences

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

Shield Charge BASE

Rush an enemy with your shield raised and ram them, dealing 1392 Physical Damage and stunning them for 3 seconds. You automatically block all attacks at no cost for 0.5 seconds after activating.

Invasion MORPH

Changes vs base: Rush an enemy and ram them, dealing 1393 Physical Damage and stunning them for 4 seconds. The stun duration increases by up to 50%, based on how far you traveled.

Shielded Assault MORPH

Changes vs base: Rush an enemy and ram them, dealing 1393 Physical Damage and stunning them for 3 seconds. When this ends, you gain a damage shield that absorbs 5121 damage for 6 seconds. The shield strength scales off your Max Health.

Champion Points that modify Shield Charge (4)

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…
Master-at-Armsonly while slotteddamage done with direct damage attacksdeals direct damage
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 Shield Charge?

Shield Charge has 2 morphs: Invasion, Shielded Assault.

What's the difference between the Shield Charge morphs?

Invasion: Rush an enemy and ram them, dealing 1393 Physical Damage and stunning them for 4 seconds. The stun duration increases by up to 50%, based on how far you traveled.

Shielded Assault: Rush an enemy and ram them, dealing 1393 Physical Damage and stunning them for 3 seconds. When this ends, you gain a damage shield that absorbs 5121 damage for 6 seconds. The shield strength scales off your Max Health.

How much does Shield Charge cost?

3780 Stamina.

What's the range, radius, or duration of Shield Charge?

Range 22 m.

Where does Shield Charge come from?

Weapon · One Hand and Shield skill line.