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Inferno

Dragonknight · Ardent Flame · Active — 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 typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost4050 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 42

Base skill & morphs

BASE Inferno4050 Magicka · unlocks lvl 42

Activate an aura of flames which launches a wave of flame around you every 5 seconds, dealing 1742 Flame Damage to enemies inside. While slotted on either bar, you gain Major Prophecy and Savagery, increasing your Spell and Weapon Critical rating by 2629.

MORPH Cauterize4050 Magicka · unlocks lvl 42

Activate an aura of embers which cauterizes the wounds of you or up to 6 nearby allies every 3 seconds, healing for 1199 Health. While slotted on either bar, you gain Major Prophecy and Savagery, increasing your Spell and Weapon Critical rating by 2629.

MORPH Incinerate4050 Magicka · unlocks lvl 42

Activate an aura of flames which launches a wave of flames every 5 seconds, dealing 1979 Flame Damage to enemies inside. Each hit has a 15% chance of applying Burning. While slotted on either bar, you gain Major Prophecy and Savagery, increasing your Spell and Weapon Critical rating by 2629.

Morph differences

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

Inferno BASE

Activate an aura of flames which launches a wave of flame around you every 5 seconds, dealing 1742 Flame Damage to enemies inside. While slotted on either bar, you gain Major Prophecy and Savagery, increasing your Spell and Weapon Critical rating by 2629.

Cauterize MORPH

Changes vs base: Activate an aura of embers which cauterizes the wounds of you or up to 6 nearby allies every 3 seconds, healing for 1199 Health.

Incinerate MORPH

Changes vs base: Activate an aura of flames which launches a wave of flames every 5 seconds, dealing 1979 Flame Damage to enemies inside. Each hit has a 15% chance of applying Burning.

Champion Points that modify Inferno (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 Inferno?

Inferno has 2 morphs: Cauterize, Incinerate.

What's the difference between the Inferno morphs?

Cauterize: Activate an aura of embers which cauterizes the wounds of you or up to 6 nearby allies every 3 seconds, healing for 1199 Health.

Incinerate: Activate an aura of flames which launches a wave of flames every 5 seconds, dealing 1979 Flame Damage to enemies inside. Each hit has a 15% chance of applying Burning.

How much does Inferno cost?

4050 Magicka.

Where does Inferno come from?

Dragonknight · Ardent Flame skill line.