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Dark Talons

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 cost3510 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 4

Base skill & morphs

BASE Dark Talons3510 Magicka · unlocks lvl 4

Call forth talons from the ground, dealing 1742 Flame Damage to enemies near you and immobilizing them for 4 seconds. An ally near the talons can activate the Ignite synergy, dealing 2812 Flame Damage to all enemies held within them.

MORPH Burning Talons3510 Magicka · unlocks lvl 4

Call forth talons from the ground, dealing 1799 Flame Damage to enemies near you, an additional 1635 Flame Damage over 5 seconds, and immobilizing them for 4 seconds. An ally near the talons can activate the Ignite synergy, dealing 2812 Flame Damage to all enemies held within them.

MORPH Choking Talons3240 Magicka · unlocks lvl 4

Call forth talons from the ground, dealing 1742 Flame Damage to enemies near you and immobilizing them for 4 seconds. Enemies hit are afflicted with Minor Maim, reducing damage done by 5% for 20 seconds. An ally near the talons can activate the Ignite synergy, dealing 2812 Flame Damage to all enemies held within them.

Morph differences

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

Dark Talons BASE

Call forth talons from the ground, dealing 1742 Flame Damage to enemies near you and immobilizing them for 4 seconds. An ally near the talons can activate the Ignite synergy, dealing 2812 Flame Damage to all enemies held within them.

Burning Talons MORPH

Changes vs base: Call forth talons from the ground, dealing 1799 Flame Damage to enemies near you, an additional 1635 Flame Damage over 5 seconds, and immobilizing them for 4 seconds.

Choking Talons MORPH

Changes vs base: Enemies hit are afflicted with Minor Maim, reducing damage done by 5% for 20 seconds.

FAQ

What are the morphs of Dark Talons?

Dark Talons has 2 morphs: Burning Talons, Choking Talons.

What's the difference between the Dark Talons morphs?

Burning Talons: Call forth talons from the ground, dealing 1799 Flame Damage to enemies near you, an additional 1635 Flame Damage over 5 seconds, and immobilizing them for 4 seconds.

Choking Talons: Enemies hit are afflicted with Minor Maim, reducing damage done by 5% for 20 seconds.

How much does Dark Talons cost?

3510 Magicka.

Where does Dark Talons come from?

Dragonknight · Draconic Power skill line.