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Dragonfire Breath

Dragonknight · Draconic Power · Active — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-08-23 · 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.

Champion Points that modify Dragonfire Breath (6)

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.

StarWhenThe star saysMatches because this skill…
Thaumaturgeonly while slotteddamage done with damage over time effectsdeals damage over time
Master-at-Armsonly while slotteddamage done with direct damage attacksdeals direct damage
Biting Auraonly while slotteddamage done with area of effect attackscan hit more than one enemy
Deadly Aimonly while slotteddamage done with single target attackshits a single target
War Magealways activeWeapon and Spell Damage to Magical attacksdeals Flame Damage (Magical)
Wrathful Strikesonly while slottedWeapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilitiesdeals damage

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.