What is the Templar's Dawn's Wrath skill line in ESO?
An overview of the Templar's Dawn's Wrath skill line, including its abilities and mechanics.
data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESPOverview of Dawn's Wrath
Dawn's Wrath is one of the three primary skill lines available to the Templar class in The Elder Scrolls Online. This skill line focuses on dealing damage through radiant magic and includes a variety of abilities that enhance both offensive capabilities and support for allies.
Key Abilities
The Dawn's Wrath skill line features several key abilities, including:
1. **Sun Fire**: A ranged attack that deals immediate and damage over time, while granting Major Savagery and Major Prophecy.
2. **Solar Flare**: A projectile that deals damage and increases damage done with class abilities.
3. **Backlash**: Marks an enemy for damage based on the damage dealt during its duration.
4. **Radiant Destruction**: A powerful channeling ability that deals increased damage to enemies below a certain health threshold.
5. **Nova**: An ultimate ability that calls down a fragment of the sun, dealing damage and applying Major Maim to enemies in the area.
Passive Skills
Dawn's Wrath also includes several passive skills that enhance its effectiveness:
- **Illuminate**: Grants Minor Sorcery to you and your group when casting Dawn's Wrath abilities.
- **Enduring Rays**: Increases the duration of certain abilities within the line.
- **Prism**: Generates Ultimate when casting Dawn's Wrath abilities.
Usage and Strategy
Dawn's Wrath is particularly effective in both PvE and PvP scenarios, allowing Templars to deal significant damage while also providing buffs to themselves and their allies. Players often combine abilities from this line with other skill lines to create versatile builds that can adapt to various combat situations.