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Dragonfire Breath

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 cost2984 Stamina
Unlocks atLevel 1

Base skill & morphs

BASE Dragonfire Breath2984 Stamina · unlocks lvl 1

Exhale a blast of draconic fire in front of you, dealing 1742 Flame Damage and an additional 2900 Flame Damage over 10 seconds to enemies in your path.

MORPH Disintegrating Dragonfire2984 Stamina · unlocks lvl 1

Exhale a blast of draconic fire in front of you, dealing 1799 Flame Damage, applying the Burning status effect, and an additional 2995 Flame Damage over 10 seconds to enemies in your path. The initial hit liquifies the armor of your enemies, applying Major Breach to enemies for the duration, reducing Physical and Spell Resistance by 5948.

MORPH Engulfing Dragonfire3780 Magicka · unlocks lvl 1

Breathe forth an unending torrent of draconic fire, dealing 1386 Flame Damage every 0.5 seconds in a channeled attack over 4.8 seconds. Each tick increases the damage dealt by 5%, up to a maximum of 50%. While Take Flight is active you always deal maximum damage. This ability is considered direct damage but can trigger Wildfire Embers once every 4 seconds.

Morph differences

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

Dragonfire Breath BASE

Exhale a blast of draconic fire in front of you, dealing 1742 Flame Damage and an additional 2900 Flame Damage over 10 seconds to enemies in your path.

Disintegrating Dragonfire MORPH

Exhale a blast of draconic fire in front of you, dealing 1799 Flame Damage, applying the Burning status effect, and an additional 2995 Flame Damage over 10 seconds to enemies in your path. The initial hit liquifies the armor of your enemies, applying Major Breach to enemies for the duration, reducing Physical and Spell Resistance by 5948.

Engulfing Dragonfire MORPH

Breathe forth an unending torrent of draconic fire, dealing 1386 Flame Damage every 0.5 seconds in a channeled attack over 4.8 seconds. Each tick increases the damage dealt by 5%, up to a maximum of 50%. While Take Flight is active you always deal maximum damage. This ability is considered direct damage but can trigger Wildfire Embers once every 4 seconds.

FAQ

What are the morphs of Dragonfire Breath?

Dragonfire Breath has 2 morphs: Disintegrating Dragonfire, Engulfing Dragonfire.

What's the difference between the Dragonfire Breath morphs?

Disintegrating Dragonfire: Exhale a blast of draconic fire in front of you, dealing 1799 Flame Damage, applying the Burning status effect, and an additional 2995 Flame Damage over 10 seconds to enemies in your path. The initial hit liquifies the armor of your enemies, applying Major Breach to enemies for the duration, reducing Physical and Spell Resistance by 5948.

Engulfing Dragonfire: Breathe forth an unending torrent of draconic fire, dealing 1386 Flame Damage every 0.5 seconds in a channeled attack over 4.8 seconds. Each tick increases the damage dealt by 5%, up to a maximum of 50%. While Take Flight is active you always deal maximum damage. This ability is considered direct damage but can trigger Wildfire Embers once every 4 seconds.

How much does Dragonfire Breath cost?

2984 Stamina.

Where does Dragonfire Breath come from?

Dragonknight · Draconic Power skill line.