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Shield Charge

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 cost3780 Stamina
Unlocks atLevel 20

Base skill & morphs

BASE Shield Charge3780 Stamina · unlocks lvl 20

Rush an enemy and ram them, dealing 1392 Physical Damage and stunning them for 3 seconds.

MORPH Invasion3510 Stamina · unlocks lvl 20

Rush an enemy and ram them, dealing 1393 Physical Damage and stunning them for 4 seconds. Stuns up to 50% longer based on the distance traveled.

MORPH Shielded Assault3780 Stamina · unlocks lvl 20

Rush an enemy and ram them, dealing 1393 Physical Damage and stunning them for 3 seconds. You gain a damage shield after the attack, absorbing 5121 damage for 6 seconds. This portion of the ability scales off your Max Health.

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 and ram them, dealing 1392 Physical Damage and stunning them for 3 seconds.

Invasion MORPH

Changes vs base: Stuns up to 50% longer based on the distance traveled.

Shielded Assault MORPH

Changes vs base: You gain a damage shield after the attack, absorbing 5121 damage for 6 seconds. This portion of the ability 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: Stuns up to 50% longer based on the distance traveled.

Shielded Assault: You gain a damage shield after the attack, absorbing 5121 damage for 6 seconds. This portion of the ability scales off your Max Health.

How much does Shield Charge cost?

3780 Stamina.

Where does Shield Charge come from?

Weapon · One Hand and Shield skill line.