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Inferno

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

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · 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.

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.