Herald of the Tome
A Arcanist skill line in The Elder Scrolls Online. Browse its documented skills and morphs.
Line skills
The Unblinking Eye
The Unblinking EyeArcanistHerald of the TomeTypeUltimateCost175UltimateTargetGroundDuration6 secondsMaximum range15 metersRadius5 metersEffectTear open the fabric of the Aurbis to unleash a scion of Hermaeus Mora. This being casts forth a beam that rends asunder reality for 6 seconds and deals 1115 Magic Damage to enemies within 5 meters every 0.5 seconds. The scion's beam can be repositioned by recasting The Unblinking Eye.
The Languid Eye
The Languid EyeArcanistHerald of the TomeTypeUltimateCost175UltimateMorph ofThe Unblinking EyeTargetGroundDuration6 secondsMaximum range15 metersRadius5 metersEffectTear open the fabric of the Aurbis to unleash a scion of Hermaeus Mora. This being casts forth a beam that rends asunder reality for 6 seconds that deals 1115 Magic Damage to enemies within 5 meters every 0.5 seconds and snares them by 50% for 3 seconds. Every 0.5 seconds, the beam's damage increases by 7%. The scion's beam can be repositioned by recasting The Languid Eye. Also applies a snare to enemies hit and damage increases over time.
The Tide King's Gaze
The Tide King's GazeArcanistHerald of the TomeTypeUltimateCost175UltimateMorph ofThe Unblinking EyeTargetEnemyDuration8 secondsMaximum range15 metersRadius5 metersEffectTear open the fabric of the Aurbis to unleash a scion of Hermaeus Mora. This being casts forth a beam that rends asunder reality for 8 seconds that deals 1151 Magic Damage to enemies within 5 meters every 0.5 seconds. The scion's beam automatically follows the initial target, and hunts for a new one within 8 meters if it is slain. Beam duration is increased, automatically follows the initial target, and searches for new targets if it is slain.
Runeblades
RunebladesArcanistHerald of the TomeTypeActiveCost2,700MagickaTargetEnemyMaximum range22 metersEffectCraft a series of Apocryphal runes before launching them at a foe, dealing 696 Magic Damage three times and generating Crux. This ability deals 3% increased damage for each active Crux when cast.
Escalating Runeblades
Escalating RunebladesArcanistHerald of the TomeTypeActiveCost2,700MagickaMorph ofRunebladesTargetEnemyMaximum range22 metersEffectCraft a series of Apocryphal runes before launching them at a foe, dealing 697 Magic Damage 766 Magic Damage, and 918 Magic Damage and generating Crux. The last rune explodes, dealing damage to all enemies within 8 meters of the target. This ability deals 3% increased damage for each active Crux when cast. Deals increased damage and the last rune deals damage in an area.
Writhing Runeblades
Writhing RunebladesArcanistHerald of the TomeTypeActiveCost2,700MagickaMorph ofRunebladesTargetEnemyMaximum range22 metersEffectCraft a series of Apocryphal runes before launching them at a foe, dealing 719 Magic Damage three times and generating Crux. This ability gains between 1095 and 2191 Weapon and Spell Critical rating and deals 3% increased damage for each active Crux when cast. Has increased Critical Chance for each active Crux.
Fatecarver
FatecarverArcanistHerald of the TomeTypeActiveCast time4.5 secondsTargetAreaRadius22 metersEffectHarness pure knowledge into a beam of energy that scars the world in front of you. Channel the beam for up to 4 seconds, dealing 879 Magic Damage every 0.3 seconds to up to 6 enemies. Casting Fatecarver consumes all Crux and increases damage done by 33% per Crux spent. This ability is considered direct damage.
Exhausting Fatecarver
Exhausting FatecarverArcanistHerald of the TomeTypeActiveMorph ofFatecarverCast time4.5 secondsTargetAreaRadius22 metersEffectHarness pure knowledge into a beam of energy that scars the world in front of you. Channel the beam for up to 4 seconds, dealing 879 Magic Damage every 0.3 seconds to up to 6 enemies and snares them by 15%. Casting Exhausting Fatecarver consumes all Crux and increases damage done by 33%, duration by 0.3 seconds, and snare by 15% per Crux spent. This ability is considered direct damage. Applies a snare to damaged enemies. Consuming Crux also increases the duration and snare strength.
Pragmatic Fatecarver
Pragmatic FatecarverArcanistHerald of the TomeTypeActiveMorph ofFatecarverCast time4.5 secondsTargetAreaRadius22 metersEffectChannel a beam of energy in front of you for up to 4 seconds, dealing 879 Magic Damage every 0.3 seconds to up to 6 enemies, and gain a damage shield that absorbs up to 3137 damage and grants interrupt immunity. Casting Pragmatic Fatecarver consumes all Crux and increases damage done by 33%, and decreases cost by 16% per Crux spent. This ability is considered direct damage. Gain a damage shield while channeling and immunity to interrupts while the shield is active. Consuming Crux also reduces the cost.
Abyssal Impact
Abyssal ImpactArcanistHerald of the TomeTypeActiveCost2,984StaminaCast time0.3 secondsTargetAreaRadius15 metersEffectInfuse your arm with abyssal magic to form tentacles that lash out at your foes, dealing 1940 Physical Damage. Enemies are immobilized for 3 seconds and marked with Abyssal Ink for 20 seconds. You deal 5% increased damage to enemies drenched in Abyssal Ink.
Cephaliarch's Flail
Cephaliarch's FlailArcanistHerald of the TomeTypeActiveCost2,984StaminaMorph ofAbyssal ImpactCast time0.3 secondsTargetAreaRadius15 metersEffectInfuse your arm with abyssal magic to form tentacles that lash out at your foes dealing 1940 Physical Damage and generating Crux. Enemies are immobilized for 3 seconds and marked with Abyssal Ink for 20 seconds. If an enemy is hit, you for heal for 1001 Health, once per cast. You deal 5% increased damage to enemies drenched in Abyssal Ink. Generates Crux. Heals you if an enemy is damaged.
Tentacular Dread
Tentacular DreadArcanistHerald of the TomeTypeActiveCost3,510MagickaMorph ofAbyssal ImpactCast time0.3 secondsTargetAreaRadius15 metersEffectInfuse your arm with abyssal magic to form tentacles that lash out at your foes, dealing 2003 Frost Damage. Enemies are immobilized for 3 seconds and marked with Abyssal Ink for 20 seconds. You deal 5% increased damage to enemies drenched in Abyssal Ink. Consume all Crux and increase Tentacular Dread damage by 33% and damage to foes drenched in Abyssal Ink by 2% per Crux spent. Converts into a Magicka ability and deals Frost Damage. Consume Crux to increase the base damage and Abyssal Ink strength.
Tome-Bearer's Inspiration
Tome-Bearer's InspirationArcanistHerald of the TomeTypeActiveCost4,455MagickaTargetSelfDuration30 secondsEffectEtch a series of runes onto your weapon that pulse with power once every 5 seconds. Each pulse enhances your Arcanist skills, and striking an enemy with one deals an additional 1161 Magic Damage and generates Crux if you have none. While slotted on either ability bar, gain Major Brutality , increasing your Weapon and Spell Damage by 20%.
Inspired Scholarship
Inspired ScholarshipArcanistHerald of the TomeTypeActiveCost4,455MagickaMorph ofTome-Bearer's InspirationTargetSelfDuration30 secondsEffectEtch a series of runes onto your weapon that pulse with power once every 3 seconds. Each pulse enhances your Arcanist skills, and striking an enemy with one deals an additional 935 Magic Damage and generates Crux if you have none. While slotted on either ability bar, gain Major Brutality , increasing your Weapon and Spell Damage by 20%. Increases the frequency of damage.
Recuperative Treatise
Recuperative TreatiseArcanistHerald of the TomeTypeActiveCost4,455MagickaMorph ofTome-Bearer's InspirationTargetSelfDuration30 secondsEffectEtch a series of runes onto your weapon that pulse with power once every 5 seconds. Each pulse enhances your Arcanist skills, and striking an enemy with one deals an additional 1161 Magic Damage, restores 600 Magicka and Stamina, and generates Crux if you have none. While slotted on either ability bar, gain Major Brutality , increasing your Weapon and Spell Damage by 20%. When dealing damage, restore Magicka and Stamina.
The Imperfect Ring
The Imperfect RingArcanistHerald of the TomeTypeActiveCost3,510MagickaTargetEnemyDuration20 secondsMaximum range22 metersRadius6 metersEffectCost Determined by Lowest Max Resource Devise a flawed rune under an enemy that etches foes nearby with scrawled glyphs, dealing 4632 Magic Damage over 20 seconds. An ally near the initial target can activate the Runebreak synergy, dealing 2698 Frost Damage to enemies within 7 meters.
Fulminating Rune
Fulminating RuneArcanistHerald of the TomeTypeActiveCost3,510MagickaMorph ofThe Imperfect RingTargetEnemyDuration20 secondsMaximum range22 metersRadius6 metersEffectDevise an explosive rune under an enemy that etches foes nearby with scrawled glyphs, dealing 4636 Magic Damage over 20 seconds. The rune lingers on the initial target for 6 seconds before detonating, dealing 1439 Frost Damage to enemies within 7 meters. Rune detonation cannot be primed with Fulminating Rune again for 6 seconds. Up to 3 allies near the initial target can activate the Runebreak synergy, dealing 2698 Frost Damage to enemies within 7 meters. Deals additional area damage after a delay. Up to 3 allies can use the Runebreak synergy.
Rune of Displacement
Rune of DisplacementArcanistHerald of the TomeTypeActiveCost3,510MagickaMorph ofThe Imperfect RingTargetEnemyDuration18 secondsMaximum range22 metersRadius10 metersEffectDevise a discharging rune under an enemy. After 2 seconds the rune pulses, pulling in foes between 2 to 10 meters and etching them with scrawled glyphs that deal 4785 Magic Damage over 18 seconds. An ally near the initial target can activate the Runebreak synergy, dealing 2698 Frost Damage to enemies within 7 meters. Places a rune under the target that deals damage and pulls nearby enemies after a delay.
Fated Fortune
Fated FortuneArcanistHerald of the TomeTypePassiveEffectWarp fate when you generate or consume Crux, increasing your Critical Damage and Critical Healing by 12% for 7 seconds.
Harnessed Quintessence
Harnessed QuintessenceArcanistHerald of the TomeTypePassiveEffectYou master the warp and weft of your very soul. When you restore Magicka or Stamina, your Weapon and Spell Damage increase by 284 for 10 seconds.
Psychic Lesion
Psychic LesionArcanistHerald of the TomeTypePassiveEffectWith a Herald of the Tome Ability Slotted Your attacks wound the mind with heretical knowledge, increasing damage dealt by Status Effects by 15% and Status Effect Chance by 55%.
Splintered Secrets
Splintered SecretsArcanistHerald of the TomeTypePassiveEffectWhat they don't know can kill them. Increase your Physical and Spell Penetration by 1240 per Herald of the Tome ability slotted.
