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Soul Trap

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

data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryWorld
Skill lineSoul Magic
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost2700 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 1

Base skill & morphs

BASE Soul Trap2700 Magicka · unlocks lvl 1

Lay claim to an enemy's soul, dealing 4631 Magic Damage over 20 seconds. Fills an empty Soul Gem if an affected enemy dies.

MORPH Consuming Trap2700 Magicka · unlocks lvl 1

Lay claim to an enemy's soul, dealing 4642 Magic Damage over 20 seconds. If an affected enemy dies, you fill an empty Soul Gem, heal for 3200 Health, and restore 2400 Magicka and 2400 Stamina. This portion of the ability scales off your Max Health, Magicka, and Stamina.

MORPH Soul Splitting Trap2430 Magicka · unlocks lvl 1

Lay claim to enemy souls, dealing 2316 Magic Damage to your target and any other nearby enemies over 10 seconds. Fills an empty Soul Gem if an affected enemy dies.

Morph differences

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

Soul Trap BASE

Lay claim to an enemy's soul, dealing 4631 Magic Damage over 20 seconds. Fills an empty Soul Gem if an affected enemy dies.

Consuming Trap MORPH

Changes vs base: If an affected enemy dies, you fill an empty Soul Gem, heal for 3200 Health, and restore 2400 Magicka and 2400 Stamina. This portion of the ability scales off your Max Health, Magicka, and Stamina.

Soul Splitting Trap MORPH

Changes vs base: Lay claim to enemy souls, dealing 2316 Magic Damage to your target and any other nearby enemies over 10 seconds.

Champion Points that modify Soul Trap (6)

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
Deadly Aimonly while slotteddamage done with single target attackshits a single target
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 Soul Trap?

Soul Trap has 2 morphs: Consuming Trap, Soul Splitting Trap.

What's the difference between the Soul Trap morphs?

Consuming Trap: If an affected enemy dies, you fill an empty Soul Gem, heal for 3200 Health, and restore 2400 Magicka and 2400 Stamina. This portion of the ability scales off your Max Health, Magicka, and Stamina.

Soul Splitting Trap: Lay claim to enemy souls, dealing 2316 Magic Damage to your target and any other nearby enemies over 10 seconds.

How much does Soul Trap cost?

2700 Magicka.

Where does Soul Trap come from?

World · Soul Magic skill line.