Companion: Sharp-as-Night - ESO

All available skills and mechanics for the Sharp-as-Night companion in ESO. Everything you need to know about Sharp-as-Night.

Sharp-As-Night is a companion that is unlocked in the Necrom Chapter in the Necrom zone. 

Location of Sharp-As-Night Companion in the Necrom zone:

Sharp-As-Night location
Sharp-As-Night location

Sharp-As-Night Rapport

Information regarding Sharp-As-Night rapport taken from BerylBones thread here.

Disapproval Rapport:

  • -1 outfit station 
  • -1 gear breaks 
  • -5 pickpocket beggar 
  • -5 Destroying an item with a sell value
  • -10 pay a bounty to guard

Approval Rapport:

  • +1 Harvest material
  • +1 Go fising
  • +1 Resurrect someone with a soul gem
  • +1 Travel using a wayshrine
  • +1 Recharge your weapon enchant
  • +1 Repair your gear
  • +1 Kill a Fabricant or Dwarven Construrct
  • +1 Kill a ghost
  • +5 Catch a rare fish (once per hour +5, after that +1)
  • +5 Find a heavy sack (once per hour +5, after that +1)
  • +5 Find a treasure map chest
  • +5 Craft poison
  • +5 Eat buff food
  • +10 Talk to M'aiq the Liar
  • +10 Visit a Hist tree
  • +10 Find a monster trophy
  • +125 Complete an Ashlander daily quest in Vvardenfell (daily)
  • +125 Complete a world boss daily from Necrom (daily)
  • +500 Complete Sharp-As-Night's companion quest

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Sharp-as-Night Companion Guide for ESO
All you need to know about the companion Sharp-as-Night that was added to ESO with the Necrom Chapter!
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Sharp-as-Night Leveling Guide for ESO
Welcome to the Sharp-as-Night Companion leveling guide for ESO (Elder Scrolls Online). The guide showcases good grind spots and the leveling process with Sharp-as-Night.
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Skills

Class > Beasts of the Hunt

Beasts of the Hunt
Swoop Icon icon Swoop
Cast time: 0.15 second
Target: Enemy
Maximum range: 28 meters
Effect
Companion commands a cliff racer to dive bomb an enemy, dealing 4507 Magic Damage. If they are more than 7 meters away from the target, they set them Off Balance for 7 seconds.
Beasts of the Hunt
Infest Icon icon Infest
Cast time: 0.4 second
Target: Enemy
Duration: 8 seconds
Maximum range: 28 meters
Effect
Companion provokes a cloud of fetcherflies to swarm an enemy, dealing 6755 Magic Damage over 8 seconds. The fetcherflies rip through the enemy's flesh, afflicting them with Minor Vulnerability for the duration, increasing their damage taken by 5%.
Beasts of the Hunt
Char Icon icon Char
Cast time: 0.5 second
Target: Area
Radius: 20 meters
Effect
Companion unearths a group of fiery shalk that attack dealing 2253 Magic Damage to enemies in front of them. After the shalk complete their attack, they burrow underground for 3 seconds and resurface again, dealing 2253 Magic Damage to enemies in front of them.
Beasts of the Hunt
Gore Icon icon Gore
Cost: 200 Ultimate
Cast time: 0.1 second
Target: Enemy
Maximum range: 28 meters
Effect
Companion provokes a spectral kagouti to charge and toss the enemy for 13521 Physical Damage, stunning them for 3 seconds. This ability deals 150% more damage to enemies below 25% Health.

Class > Verdant Growth

Verdant Growth
Fungal Forage Icon icon Fungal Forage
Cast time: 0.4 second
Target: Area
Radius: 20 meters
Effect
Companion musters a cluster of mushrooms, healing you and your allies for 4338 Health. Heals for 50% more on allies that are within 8 meters of Companion. Used when Companion or an ally is below 75% Health.
Verdant Growth
Petals of the Hunter Icon icon Petals of the Hunter
Cast time: 0.5 second
Target: Area
Duration: 8 seconds
Radius: 28 meters
Effect
Companion calls on the essence of a carnivorous bloom, causing their Light Attacks to restore 1808 Health to themselves or up to 2 nearby allies for 8 seconds.
Verdant Growth
Perennial Bloom Icon icon Perennial Bloom
Cast time: 0.4 second
Target: Area
Duration: 8 seconds
Radius: 8 meters
Effect
Companion summons a field of blooming flowers, healing you and nearby allies for 867 Health every 2 seconds over 8 seconds. Used when Companion or an ally is below 75% Health.

Class > Winter's Bite

Winter's Bite
Sleetmail Icon icon Sleetmail
Cast time: 0.2 second
Target: Area
Duration: 6 seconds
Radius: 12 meters
Effect
Companion conjures ice armor for themselves and nearby grouped allies. Companion reduces their Damage Taken by 20% for 6 seconds. Allies gain Major Resolve, increasing Physical and Spell Resistance by 5948 for 6 seconds.
Winter's Bite
Cold Snap Icon icon Cold Snap
Cast time: 0.633 second
Target: Area
Duration: 8 seconds
Radius: 10 meters
Effect
Companion encircles themselves with ice shards to skewer enemies in the area, immobilizing them for 3 seconds and dealing 1097 Frost Damage every 2 seconds for 8 seconds. Damage done is based on Companion's Max Health.
Winter's Bite
Snow Squall Icon icon Snow Squall
Cast time: 0.466 second
Target: Self
Duration: 8 seconds
Effect
Companion envelops themselves in winter winds, instantly healing for 5279 Health and an additional 1319 Health every 2 seconds over 8 seconds. This ability scales off their Max Health. Used when Companion is below 75% Health.

Weapon > Bow

Bow
Trick Shot Icon icon Trick Shot
Cast time: 0.166 second
Target: Cone
Radius: 20 meters
Effect
Companion fires a burst of arrows to pin enemies in front of them, dealing 2475 Physical Damage and immobilizing them for 4 seconds.
Bow
Piercing Arrow Icon icon Piercing Arrow
Cast time: 1 second
Target: Enemy
Maximum range: 35 meters
Effect
Companion plants a masterfully aimed arrow in an enemy's vital spot, dealing 4950 Physical Damage.
Bow
Viper's Bite Icon icon Viper's Bite
Cast time: 0.133 second
Target: Enemy
Duration: 8 seconds
Maximum range: 28 meters
Effect
Companion shoots an arrow covered in Baandari poison at an enemy, dealing 2475 Poison Damage and an additional 7424 Poison Damage over 8 seconds.

Weapon > Destruction Staff

Destruction Staff
Destructive Blast Icon icon Destructive Blast
Cast time: 0.466 second
Target: Enemy
Maximum range: 28 meters
Effect
Companion blasts an enemy with magic, dealing 4950 Magic Damage. Flame Blast knocks them back 8 meters and stuns them for 2.5 seconds. Frost Blast taunts them for 15 seconds. Shock Blast deals an additional 2475 Shock Damage to all other enemies around them.
Destruction Staff
Elemental Barricade Icon icon Elemental Barricade
Target: Area
Duration: 8 seconds
Radius: 18 meters
Effect
Companion slams their staff down to create an elemental wall in front of them, dealing 4941 Magic Damage over 8 seconds.
Destruction Staff
Arcane Nova Icon icon Arcane Nova
Target: Area
Radius: 6 meters
Effect
Companion releases a surge of magic to enemies around them, dealing 4950 Magic Damage. Fire Nova applies the Burning status effect for 4 seconds. Frost Nova applies the Chill status effect for 4 seconds. Shock Nova applies the Concussion status effect for 4 seconds.

Weapon > Dual Wield

Dual Wield
Swift Assault Icon icon Swift Assault
Cast time: 0.6 second
Target: Enemy
Maximum range: 5 meters
Effect
Companion floods an enemy with steel, battering them with five consecutive attacks that each deal 990 Physical Damage.
Dual Wield
Spinning Steel Icon icon Spinning Steel
Cast time: 0.366 second
Target: Area
Radius: 6 meters
Effect
Companion launches themselves in a lethal spin, dealing 2475 Physical Damage to nearby enemies. Deals triple damage to enemies below 25% Health.
Dual Wield
Razor Cape Icon icon Razor Cape
Cast time: 0.233 second
Target: Area
Duration: 8 seconds
Radius: 5 meters
Effect
Companion envelops themselves in a ring of floating razors, dealing 990 Physical Damage to nearby enemies every 2 seconds for 8 seconds. The razors also shield them from attacks, reducing their damage taken by 20%.

Weapon > One Hand and Shield

One Hand and Shield
Provoke Icon icon Provoke
Cast time: 0.3 second
Target: Enemy
Duration: 15 seconds
Maximum range: 5 meters
Effect
Companion thrusts their weapon with disciplined precision at an enemy, dealing 2475 Physical Damage and taunting the enemy to attack them for 15 seconds. Used when the enemy is not already taunted.
One Hand and Shield
Bashing Bulwark Icon icon Bashing Bulwark
Target: Enemy
Duration: 4 seconds
Minimum range: 7 meters
Maximum range: 22 meters
Effect
Companion rushes an enemy and rams them, stunning them for 4 seconds.
One Hand and Shield
On Guard Icon icon On Guard
Cast time: 0.566 second
Target: Self
Duration: 6 seconds
Effect
Companion bolsters their defenses, granting a damage shield that absorbs up to 25% of their Max Health for 6 seconds.

Weapon > Restoration Staff

Restoration Staff
Rejuvenation Icon icon Rejuvenation
Cast time: 0.3 second
Target: Area
Duration: 8 seconds
Radius: 28 meters
Effect
Companion shares their staff's life-giving energy, healing themselves and a nearby ally for 5295 Health over 8 seconds.
Restoration Staff
Mending Incantation Icon icon Mending Incantation
Cast time: 0.4 second
Target: Area
Radius: 20 meters
Effect
Companion slams their staff down to activate its blessings, healing themselves and allies in front of them for 2648 Health. The blessing also grants 7000 Spell and Physical Resistance for 8 seconds.
Restoration Staff
Mystic Fortress Icon icon Mystic Fortress
Cast time: 0.6 second
Target: Area
Duration: 6 seconds
Radius: 28 meters
Effect
Companion calls on their staff's strength to protect themselves or the lowest health ally around them, granting a damage shield that absorbs 14850 damage over 6 seconds. Used when Companion or an ally is below 25% Health.

Weapon > Two Handed

Two Handed
Staggering Swing Icon icon Staggering Swing
Cast time: 1 second
Target: Enemy
Maximum range: 5 meters
Effect
Companion slams an enemy with an upward swing and sends them flying, dealing 4950 Physical Damage, stunning them for 2.5 seconds, and knocking them back 4 meters.
Two Handed
Sunder Icon icon Sunder
Cast time: 0.566 second
Target: Cone
Duration: 6 seconds
Radius: 7 meters
Effect
Companion slices all enemies in front of them with a mighty swing, dealing 2475 Physical Damage and an additional 2472 Physical Damage over 6 seconds.
Two Handed
Sever Icon icon Sever
Cast time: 0.566 second
Target: Enemy
Maximum range: 5 meters
Effect
Companion spins around and strikes an enemy down, dealing 14850 Physical Damage. Used when the enemy is below 25% Health.

Armor > Heavy Armor

Heavy Armor
Bulwark Icon icon Bulwark
Cast time: 0.6 second
Target: Self
Duration: 5 seconds
Maximum range: 5 meters
Effect
Companion becomes an unstoppable defender, blocking and reflecting all attacks for 5 seconds. Used when Companion is below 75% Health and is fighting a difficult monster.
Heavy Armor
Firmness Icon icon Firmness
Effect
Increases healing received by 1% for each piece of Heavy Armor equipped. Increases the amount of damage blocked by 1% for each piece of Heavy Armor equipped.

Armor > Light Armor

Light Armor
Haste Icon icon Haste
Cast time: 0.566 second
Target: Self
Effect
Companion focuses their magical energies inward, resetting the cooldown of all their other abilities.
Light Armor
Flow Icon icon Flow
Effect
Increases healing done by 1% for each piece of Light Armor equipped. Decreases the cooldown of Break Free by 5% for each piece of Light Armor equipped. Current cooldown: 7.8 seconds.

Armor > Medium Armor

Medium Armor
Vanish Icon icon Vanish
Cast time: 0.433 second
Target: Self
Duration: 6 seconds
Effect
Companion disappears in a puff of smoke, healing to full Health and becoming invisible for 6 seconds. Used when Companion is below 50% Health.
Medium Armor
Flexibility Icon icon Flexibility
Effect
Increases damage done by 1% for each piece of Medium Armor equipped. Decreases the cooldown of Roll Dodge by 5% for each piece of Medium Armor equipped. Current cooldown: 8 seconds.

Guild > Fighters Guild

Fighters Guild
Sniping Silver Icon icon Sniping Silver
Cast time: 0.366 second
Target: Enemy
Maximum range: 28 meters
Effect
Companion fires a Dawnguard Vampire Hunter's crossbow bolt at an enemy, dealing 4950 Physical Damage. Deals double damage if the enemy is an Undead, Daedra, or Werewolf.
Fighters Guild
Ritual of Salvation Icon icon Ritual of Salvation
Cast time: 0.433 second
Target: Area
Duration: 8 seconds
Radius: 5 meters
Effect
Companion brands the earth underneath them with a rune of protection for 8 seconds. Standing within the rune reduces the damage they and their allies take by 20%. If the attacker is an Undead, Daedra, or Werewolf the rune reduces damage taken by an additional 20%.
Fighters Guild
Biting Trap Icon icon Biting Trap
Cast time: 0.366 second
Target: Self
Duration: 6.5 seconds
Effect
Companion sets a sharpened blade trap in front of them, which takes 1.5 seconds to arm and lasts for 6.5 seconds. When an enemy triggers the trap, they are immobilized for 4 seconds. If the enemy is an Undead, Daedra, or Werewolf they take 2475 Physical Damage.

Guild > Mages Guild

Mages Guild
Starfall Icon icon Starfall
Cast time: 0.6 second
Target: Enemy
Maximum range: 28 meters
Effect
Companion calls a comet down from the constellations to blast an enemy, dealing 4950 Flame Damage.
Mages Guild
Reverse Entropy Icon icon Reverse Entropy
Cast time: 0.366 second
Target: Area
Duration: 8 seconds
Radius: 28 meters
Effect
Companion envelops an ally with stabilizing magic, healing them for 7940 Health over 8 seconds.
Mages Guild
Parallel Icon icon Parallel
Cast time: 0.566 second
Target: Self
Effect
Companion barters with Oblivion for power, generating 50 Ultimate.

Guild > Undaunted

Undaunted
Crimson Font Icon icon Crimson Font
Cast time: 0.6 second
Target: Area
Duration: 16 seconds
Radius: 28 meters
Effect
Companion conjures a fountain of blood to sustain themselves and allies around it, healing for 311 Health every 1 second for 16 seconds. Allies near the fountain can activate the Crimson Funnel synergy, healing for 50% of their Max Health.
Undaunted
Skeletal Aegis Icon icon Skeletal Aegis
Cast time: 0.566 second
Target: Self
Duration: 6 seconds
Effect
Companion surrounds themselves with a whirlwind of bones, granting a damage shield for 30% of their Max Health for 6 seconds. While the damage shield holds, an ally near them can activate the Bone Aegis synergy, granting them a damage shield for 50% of their Max Health for 6 seconds.
Undaunted
Savage Instinct Icon icon Savage Instinct
Target: Enemy
Duration: 15 seconds
Maximum range: 28 meters
Effect
Companion ignites the fires of hate in an enemy's heart, dealing 2475 Magic Damage and taunting the enemy to attack them for 15 seconds. An ally targeting the enemy can activate the Savage Implosion synergy, causing the enemy to implode after 2 seconds dealing 2475 Magic Damage to them and other nearby enemies. Used when the enemy is not already taunted.

Racial > Argonian Skills

Argonian Skills
Survivalist Icon icon Survivalist
Effect
Increases Physical and Spell Resistance by 3% and healing done by 3%.