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Whirlwind

Weapon · Dual Wield · Active — base skill and both morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryWeapon
Skill lineDual Wield
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost3510 Stamina
Unlocks atLevel 14

Base skill & morphs

BASE Whirlwind3510 Stamina · unlocks lvl 14

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.

MORPH Steel Tornado3240 Stamina · unlocks lvl 14

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.

MORPH Whirling Blades3510 Stamina · unlocks lvl 14

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.

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.