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Steadfast Ward

Weapon · Restoration Staff · Active — base skill and both morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryWeapon
Skill lineRestoration Staff
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost4590 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 20

Base skill & morphs

BASE Steadfast Ward4590 Magicka · unlocks lvl 20

Call on your staff's strength to protect you or the lowest health ally around you with a damage shield that absorbs 2323 damage for 6 seconds. The shield's strength is increased by up to 100%, depending on the severity of the target's wounds.

MORPH Healing Ward4590 Magicka · unlocks lvl 20

Call on your staff's strength to protect you or the lowest health ally around you with a damage shield that absorbs 2399 damage. The shield's strength is increased by up to 100%, depending on the severity of the target's wounds. While the shield persists, the target is healed for 33% of the shield's remaining strength every second.

MORPH Ward Ally4320 Magicka · unlocks lvl 20

Call on your staff's strength to protect you and the lowest health ally around you with a damage shield that absorbs 2323 damage. The shield's strength is increased by up to 100%, depending on the severity of the target's wounds.

Morph differences

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

Steadfast Ward BASE

Call on your staff's strength to protect you or the lowest health ally around you with a damage shield that absorbs 2323 damage for 6 seconds. The shield's strength is increased by up to 100%, depending on the severity of the target's wounds.

Healing Ward MORPH

Changes vs base: Call on your staff's strength to protect you or the lowest health ally around you with a damage shield that absorbs 2399 damage. While the shield persists, the target is healed for 33% of the shield's remaining strength every second.

Ward Ally MORPH

Changes vs base: Call on your staff's strength to protect you and the lowest health ally around you with a damage shield that absorbs 2323 damage.

FAQ

What are the morphs of Steadfast Ward?

Steadfast Ward has 2 morphs: Healing Ward, Ward Ally.

What's the difference between the Steadfast Ward morphs?

Healing Ward: Call on your staff's strength to protect you or the lowest health ally around you with a damage shield that absorbs 2399 damage. While the shield persists, the target is healed for 33% of the shield's remaining strength every second.

Ward Ally: Call on your staff's strength to protect you and the lowest health ally around you with a damage shield that absorbs 2323 damage.

How much does Steadfast Ward cost?

4590 Magicka.

Where does Steadfast Ward come from?

Weapon · Restoration Staff skill line.