ESODecoded

Snipe

Weapon · Bow · Active — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryWeapon
Skill lineBow
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost2700 Stamina
Unlocks atLevel 2

Base skill & morphs

BASE Snipe2700 Stamina · unlocks lvl 2

Plant a masterfully aimed arrow in an enemy's vital spot, dealing 2404 Physical Damage.

MORPH Focused Aim2430 Stamina · unlocks lvl 2

Plant a masterfully aimed arrow in an enemy's vital spot, dealing 2404 Physical Damage and applying the Sundered status effect.

MORPH Lethal Arrow2700 Stamina · unlocks lvl 2

Plant a masterfully aimed arrow in an enemy's vital spot, dealing 2483 Poison Damage and applying the Poisoned status effect. Also afflicts enemy with Minor Defile, which reduces their healing received and damage shield strength by 6% for 4 seconds.

Morph differences

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

Snipe BASE

Plant a masterfully aimed arrow in an enemy's vital spot, dealing 2404 Physical Damage.

Focused Aim MORPH

Plant a masterfully aimed arrow in an enemy's vital spot, dealing 2404 Physical Damage and applying the Sundered status effect.

Lethal Arrow MORPH

Plant a masterfully aimed arrow in an enemy's vital spot, dealing 2483 Poison Damage and applying the Poisoned status effect. Also afflicts enemy with Minor Defile, which reduces their healing received and damage shield strength by 6% for 4 seconds.

Champion Points that modify Snipe (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, Poison Damage (Martial)
Wrathful Strikesonly while slottedWeapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilitiesdeals damage

FAQ

What are the morphs of Snipe?

Snipe has 2 morphs: Focused Aim, Lethal Arrow.

What's the difference between the Snipe morphs?

Focused Aim: Plant a masterfully aimed arrow in an enemy's vital spot, dealing 2404 Physical Damage and applying the Sundered status effect.

Lethal Arrow: Plant a masterfully aimed arrow in an enemy's vital spot, dealing 2483 Poison Damage and applying the Poisoned status effect. Also afflicts enemy with Minor Defile, which reduces their healing received and damage shield strength by 6% for 4 seconds.

How much does Snipe cost?

2700 Stamina.

Where does Snipe come from?

Weapon · Bow skill line.