Chains of Flame
Dragonknight · Draconic Power · Active — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.
data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESPAt a glance
Base skill & morphs
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.
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%.
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.
Champion Points that modify Chains of Flame (4)
Matched by us from the datamined text on both sides — the star's own condition and this skill's own damage — not a relationship the game ships. Universal stars (Precision, Piercing, Fighting Finesse, Backstabber) apply to every damaging ability and are left out on purpose.
| Star | When | The star says | Matches because this skill… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master-at-Arms | only while slotted | damage done with direct damage attacks | deals direct damage |
| Deadly Aim | only while slotted | damage done with single target attacks | hits a single target |
| War Mage | always active | Weapon and Spell Damage to Magical attacks | deals Flame Damage (Magical) |
| Wrathful Strikes | only while slotted | Weapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilities | deals damage |
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.