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Winterborn

Arena set · exact bonuses below, straight from the game data.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

TypeArena
Where to get itMaelstrom Arena
Max equipped pieces5 pieces
Bonus lines4
Perfected versionNo
Slot typesShield Weapons(All) Light(All) Neck Ring

Set bonuses

PiecesBonus (exact datamined text)
2 pcAdds 25-1096 Maximum Magicka
3 pcAdds 3-129 Magicka Recovery
4 pcAdds 3-129 Weapon and Spell Damage
5 pcWhen you deal Frost Damage, you summon an ice pillar that deals 1071 Frost damage to all enemies in a 3 meter radius. The ice pillar persists for 2 seconds and reduces the Movement Speed of all enemies within the radius by 50%. This effect can occur once every 6 seconds and the damage scales off the higher of your Weapon or Spell Damage.

Who actually runs Winterborn?

Tracked creator guides that mention it (2)

From the creator pages we monitor — a mention, not an endorsement; dates shown.

CreatorGuideUpdated
HyperioxesESO Update 50 PTS Patch Notes - Combat Changes & Reworks | Hyperioxes2026-06-06
XynodeThe Elder Scrolls Online - Veteran Maelstrom Arena Guide2025-11-24

What else drops here?

Other sets from Maelstrom Arena (17)

…and 5 more.

Where & how to get it

Where to get it: Maelstrom Arena

Access: Base game — free since Update 49 (originally Orsinium) — per UESP dungeon/trial/arena data; check the DLC checker.

Slots (5):

ShieldWeapons(All)Light(All)NeckRing

FAQ

What does Winterborn do?

Winterborn is a Arena set with 4 bonus lines. At 5 pieces, its top bonus is: When you deal Frost Damage, you summon an ice pillar that deals 1071 Frost damage to all enemies in a 3 meter radius. The ice pillar persists for 2 seconds and reduces the Movement Speed of all enemies within the radius by 50%. This effect can occur once every 6 seconds and the damage scales off the higher of your Weapon or Spell Damage. See the full table above for every piece tier.

Where do you get Winterborn?

Maelstrom Arena.

Is there a perfected version of Winterborn?

No — Winterborn has no perfected variant in the datamined data.

What slots can Winterborn go in?

Shield Weapons(All) Light(All) Neck Ring.

How many pieces do you need for the full Winterborn bonus?

5 pieces equipped for the full set.