Oblivion:Absorb Skill

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	Absorb Skill
School	Restoration
Type	Offensive
Effect ID	ABSK
Base Cost	2.1
Barter Factor	0
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Spells Scrolls

Absorb Skill M points for D seconds

Transfer M points of a given Skill from the target to the spellcaster for a duration of D seconds. On the target, the effect is comparable to Drain Skill; on the spellcaster the effect is comparable to Fortify Skill.

Oddly enough, Absorb Skill works even on creatures who presumably have no skills. For example, casting Absorb Mercantile on a zombie will fortify your mercantile skill.

Internally, all of the various Absorb Skill effects are considered to be the same, so learning Absorb Skill:Athletics, for example, will give you access to all 21 Absorb Skill commands at the Spellmaking Altar.

[edit] Notes

• Only "On Touch" absorb spells are possible, even at the spellmaking altar.

[edit] See also

Sections:

• Drain vs Damage vs Absorb: A comparison of these similar effects.
• Restore vs Fortify vs Absorb: A comparison of these similar effects.

Related effects:

• Drain Skill, Fortify Skill
• Absorb Attribute, Absorb Fatigue, Absorb Health, Absorb Magicka