

Charge cost is affected by cost reduction perks in each individual magic school.

They function similarly to other destruction spells but are shadow themed and quite useful against certain types of enemies (for example Dwarven constructs). Now you will need a soul gem and a spell book (and an unenchanted staff of a specific kind) to successfully make a staff in the archmage’s quarters. they have the same powers and do the same damage as the novice spells that you cast with your hands.
