Whirlwind
Weapon · Dual Wield · Active — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.
data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESPAt a glance
Base skill & morphs
Launch yourself into a lethal spin, dealing 1742 Physical Damage to nearby enemies. Deals up to 33% more damage to enemies with less than 50% Health.
Launch yourself into a lethal spin, releasing a flurry of blades around you that deals 1742 Physical Damage to nearby enemies. Deals up to 33% more damage to enemies with less than 50% Health.
Launch yourself into a lethal spin, dealing 1799 Physical Damage to nearby enemies. Deals up to 100% more damage to enemies with less than 50% Health.
Morph differences
What each morph changes relative to the base skill — exact datamined text only, no recommendation of which to pick.
Whirlwind BASE
Launch yourself into a lethal spin, dealing 1742 Physical Damage to nearby enemies. Deals up to 33% more damage to enemies with less than 50% Health.
Steel Tornado MORPH
Changes vs base: Launch yourself into a lethal spin, releasing a flurry of blades around you that deals 1742 Physical Damage to nearby enemies.
Whirling Blades MORPH
Launch yourself into a lethal spin, dealing 1799 Physical Damage to nearby enemies. Deals up to 100% more damage to enemies with less than 50% Health.
Champion Points that modify Whirlwind (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.
| Star | When | The star says | Matches because this skill… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master-at-Arms | only while slotted | damage done with direct damage attacks | deals direct damage |
| Biting Aura | only while slotted | damage done with area of effect attacks | can hit more than one enemy |
| Mighty | always active | Weapon and Spell Damage to Martial attacks | deals Physical Damage (Martial) |
| Wrathful Strikes | only while slotted | Weapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilities | deals damage |
FAQ
What are the morphs of Whirlwind?
Whirlwind has 2 morphs: Steel Tornado, Whirling Blades.
What's the difference between the Whirlwind morphs?
Steel Tornado: Launch yourself into a lethal spin, releasing a flurry of blades around you that deals 1742 Physical Damage to nearby enemies.
Whirling Blades: Launch yourself into a lethal spin, dealing 1799 Physical Damage to nearby enemies. Deals up to 100% more damage to enemies with less than 50% Health.
How much does Whirlwind cost?
3510 Stamina.
Where does Whirlwind come from?
Weapon · Dual Wield skill line.