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Chains of Flame

Dragonknight · Draconic Power · Active — base skill and both morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryDragonknight
Skill lineDraconic Power
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost3780 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 42

Base skill & morphs

BASE Chains of Flame3780 Magicka · unlocks lvl 42

Lash out with a flaming chain, pulling an enemy to you. The searing metal deals 1392 Flame Damage, applies the Burning status effect, and taunts them for 15 seconds if they are not already taunted. This attack cannot be dodged or reflected. Also inflicts Major Cowardice on the enemy, reducing Weapon and Spell Damage by 430 for 10 seconds.

MORPH Chains of Devastation3780 Magicka · unlocks lvl 42

Lash out with a chain bound in jagged links, pulling yourself to an enemy. The searing metal deals 1438 Flame Damage and applies the Burning status effect. This attack cannot be dodged or reflected. Hitting the target grants you Major Berserk for 6 seconds and Major Evasion for 10 seconds, increasing damage done by 10% reducing damage taken from area attacks by 20%.

MORPH Chains of Dominance3780 Magicka · unlocks lvl 42

Lash out with a chain bound in Draconic runes, pulling an enemy to you. The enchanted metal deals 1393 Flame Damage, applies the Burning status effect, and taunts them for 15 seconds if they are not already taunted. If the target cannot be pulled, you restore the ability's Magicka cost. This attack cannot be dodged or reflected. Also inflicts Major Cowardice on the enemy, reducing Weapon and Spell Damage by 430 for 15 seconds.

Morph differences

What each morph changes relative to the base skill — exact datamined text only, no recommendation of which to pick.

Chains of Flame BASE

Lash out with a flaming chain, pulling an enemy to you. The searing metal deals 1392 Flame Damage, applies the Burning status effect, and taunts them for 15 seconds if they are not already taunted. This attack cannot be dodged or reflected. Also inflicts Major Cowardice on the enemy, reducing Weapon and Spell Damage by 430 for 10 seconds.

Chains of Devastation MORPH

Changes vs base: Lash out with a chain bound in jagged links, pulling yourself to an enemy. The searing metal deals 1438 Flame Damage and applies the Burning status effect. Hitting the target grants you Major Berserk for 6 seconds and Major Evasion for 10 seconds, increasing damage done by 10% reducing damage taken from area attacks by 20%.

Chains of Dominance MORPH

Changes vs base: Lash out with a chain bound in Draconic runes, pulling an enemy to you. The enchanted metal deals 1393 Flame Damage, applies the Burning status effect, and taunts them for 15 seconds if they are not already taunted. If the target cannot be pulled, you restore the ability's Magicka cost.

FAQ

What are the morphs of Chains of Flame?

Chains of Flame has 2 morphs: Chains of Devastation, Chains of Dominance.

What's the difference between the Chains of Flame morphs?

Chains of Devastation: Lash out with a chain bound in jagged links, pulling yourself to an enemy. The searing metal deals 1438 Flame Damage and applies the Burning status effect. Hitting the target grants you Major Berserk for 6 seconds and Major Evasion for 10 seconds, increasing damage done by 10% reducing damage taken from area attacks by 20%.

Chains of Dominance: Lash out with a chain bound in Draconic runes, pulling an enemy to you. The enchanted metal deals 1393 Flame Damage, applies the Burning status effect, and taunts them for 15 seconds if they are not already taunted. If the target cannot be pulled, you restore the ability's Magicka cost.

How much does Chains of Flame cost?

3780 Magicka.

Where does Chains of Flame come from?

Dragonknight · Draconic Power skill line.