Inferno

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

data retrieved 2026-10-17 · 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 directly to enemies inside. While slotted on either bar, gain Major Savagery, increasing Critical Chance by 12%.

Target AreaRadius 8 mDuration 15 sTicks every 5 s

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, gain Major Savagery, increasing Critical Chance by 12%.

Target AreaRadius 15 mDuration 15 sTicks every 3 s

MORPH Incinerate4050 Magicka · unlocks lvl 42

Activate an aura of flames which launches a wave of flames every 5 seconds, dealing 1979 Flame Damage directly to enemies inside. Each hit has a 15% chance of applying Burning. While slotted on either bar, gain Major Savagery, increasing Critical Chance by 12%.

Target AreaRadius 8 mDuration 15 sTicks every 5 s

Morph differences

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

Inferno BASE

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 directly 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.

Star	When	The star says	Matches because this skill…
Thaumaturge	only while slotted	damage done with damage over time effects	deals damage over time
Master-at-Arms	only while slotted	damage done with direct damage attacks	deals direct damage
Biting Aura	only while slotted	damage done with area of effect attacks	can hit more than one enemy
War Mage	always active	Weapon and Spell Damage to Magical attacks	deals Flame Damage (Magical)
Wrathful Strikes	only while slotted	Weapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilities	deals 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 directly to enemies inside. Each hit has a 15% chance of applying Burning.

How much does Inferno cost?

4050 Magicka.

What's the range, radius, or duration of Inferno?

Radius 8 m; duration 15 s; ticks every 5 s.

Where does Inferno come from?

Dragonknight · Ardent Flame skill line.