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Dragonknight Standard

Dragonknight · Ardent Flame · Ultimate — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryDragonknight
Skill lineArdent Flame
Skill typeUltimate
Morphs2
Base cost200 Ultimate
Unlocks atLevel 12

Base skill & morphs

BASE Dragonknight Standard200 Ultimate · unlocks lvl 12

Call down a battle standard for 15 seconds, rallying you and group members inside the area, increasing Weapon and Spell Damage by 300 and reducing damage taken by 10%. An ally near the standard can activate the Shackle synergy, dealing 3375 Flame Damage to enemies in the area and immobilizing them for 5 seconds.

MORPH Shifting Standard200 Ultimate · unlocks lvl 12

Call down a battle standard, dealing 898 Flame Damage every 1 second for 25 seconds to enemies and applying Major Defile to them, reducing their healing received and damage shield strength by 12%. Activating this ability again allows you to move the standard to your location. An ally near the standard can activate the Shackle synergy, dealing 3375 Flame Damage to enemies in the area and immobilizing them for 5 seconds.

MORPH Standard of Might200 Ultimate · unlocks lvl 12

Call down a battle standard for 15 seconds, rallying you and group members inside the area, increasing Weapon and Spell Damage by 300 and reducing damage taken by 10%. You gain an additional 15% damage done, 15% reduced damage taken, and 300 Weapon and Spell Damage. An ally near the standard can activate the Shackle synergy, dealing 3375 Flame Damage to enemies in the area and immobilizing them for 5 seconds.

Morph differences

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

Dragonknight Standard BASE

Call down a battle standard for 15 seconds, rallying you and group members inside the area, increasing Weapon and Spell Damage by 300 and reducing damage taken by 10%. An ally near the standard can activate the Shackle synergy, dealing 3375 Flame Damage to enemies in the area and immobilizing them for 5 seconds.

Shifting Standard MORPH

Changes vs base: Call down a battle standard, dealing 898 Flame Damage every 1 second for 25 seconds to enemies and applying Major Defile to them, reducing their healing received and damage shield strength by 12%. Activating this ability again allows you to move the standard to your location.

Standard of Might MORPH

Changes vs base: You gain an additional 15% damage done, 15% reduced damage taken, and 300 Weapon and Spell Damage.

Champion Points that modify Dragonknight Standard (5)

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
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 Dragonknight Standard?

Dragonknight Standard has 2 morphs: Shifting Standard, Standard of Might.

What's the difference between the Dragonknight Standard morphs?

Shifting Standard: Call down a battle standard, dealing 898 Flame Damage every 1 second for 25 seconds to enemies and applying Major Defile to them, reducing their healing received and damage shield strength by 12%. Activating this ability again allows you to move the standard to your location.

Standard of Might: You gain an additional 15% damage done, 15% reduced damage taken, and 300 Weapon and Spell Damage.

How much does Dragonknight Standard cost?

200 Ultimate.

Where does Dragonknight Standard come from?

Dragonknight · Ardent Flame skill line.