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Mist Form

World · Vampire · Active — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryWorld
Skill lineVampire
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost3780 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 9

Base skill & morphs

BASE Mist Form3780 Magicka · unlocks lvl 9

Disperse into a dark mist, causing the next 3 projectiles to deal no damage to you for 1 second while you dash forward and reappear at your target location after a short duration. Casting again within 4 seconds costs 33% more Magicka.

MORPH Blood Mist3780 Magicka · unlocks lvl 9

Dissolve into a bloody mist, causing the next 3 projectiles to deal no damage to you for 1 second while you dash forward and reappear at your target location after a short duration. Upon activation you drain the blood of those around you for 20 seconds, dealing 435 Magic Damage every 2 seconds to enemies and healing you for 45% of the damage caused. Casting again within 4 seconds costs 33% more Magicka.

MORPH Elusive Mist3780 Magicka · unlocks lvl 9

Disperse into a dark mist, causing the next 3 projectiles to deal no damage to you for 1 second while you dash forward and reappear at your target location after a short duration. You gain Major Expedition and Major Evasion for 4 seconds after reappearing, increasing your Movement Speed by 30% and reducing damage from area attacks by 20%. Casting again within 4 seconds costs 33% more Magicka.

Morph differences

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

Mist Form BASE

Disperse into a dark mist, causing the next 3 projectiles to deal no damage to you for 1 second while you dash forward and reappear at your target location after a short duration. Casting again within 4 seconds costs 33% more Magicka.

Blood Mist MORPH

Changes vs base: Dissolve into a bloody mist, causing the next 3 projectiles to deal no damage to you for 1 second while you dash forward and reappear at your target location after a short duration. Upon activation you drain the blood of those around you for 20 seconds, dealing 435 Magic Damage every 2 seconds to enemies and healing you for 45% of the damage caused.

Elusive Mist MORPH

Changes vs base: You gain Major Expedition and Major Evasion for 4 seconds after reappearing, increasing your Movement Speed by 30% and reducing damage from area attacks by 20%.

Champion Points that modify Mist Form (5)

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…
Thaumaturgeonly while slotteddamage done with damage over time effectsdeals damage over time
Master-at-Armsonly while slotteddamage done with direct damage attacksdeals direct damage
Biting Auraonly while slotteddamage done with area of effect attackscan hit more than one enemy
War Magealways activeWeapon and Spell Damage to Magical attacksdeals Magic Damage (Magical)
Wrathful Strikesonly while slottedWeapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilitiesdeals damage

FAQ

What are the morphs of Mist Form?

Mist Form has 2 morphs: Blood Mist, Elusive Mist.

What's the difference between the Mist Form morphs?

Blood Mist: Dissolve into a bloody mist, causing the next 3 projectiles to deal no damage to you for 1 second while you dash forward and reappear at your target location after a short duration. Upon activation you drain the blood of those around you for 20 seconds, dealing 435 Magic Damage every 2 seconds to enemies and healing you for 45% of the damage caused.

Elusive Mist: You gain Major Expedition and Major Evasion for 4 seconds after reappearing, increasing your Movement Speed by 30% and reducing damage from area attacks by 20%.

How much does Mist Form cost?

3780 Magicka.

Where does Mist Form come from?

World · Vampire skill line.