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Searing Strike

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 cost2295 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 4

Base skill & morphs

BASE Searing Strike2295 Magicka · unlocks lvl 4

Slash your foe with a fiery claw, dealing 1161 Flame Damage and an additional 3475 Flame Damage over 10 seconds. The initial hit always applies the Burning status effect.

MORPH Burning Embers2295 Magicka · unlocks lvl 4

Slash your foe with a fiery claw, dealing 1161 Flame Damage and an additional 3480 Flame Damage over 10 seconds. You heal for 3414 Health from the initial hit and 511 Health each subsequent tick, scaling off your Max Health. The initial hit always applies the Burning status effect.

MORPH Searing Claw2295 Stamina · unlocks lvl 4

Slash your foe with a fiery claw, dealing 1161 Flame Damage and an additional 3480 Flame Damage over 10 seconds. The flame sears into the target, dealing 10% more damage every 2 seconds. The initial hit always applies the Burning status effect.

Morph differences

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

Searing Strike BASE

Slash your foe with a fiery claw, dealing 1161 Flame Damage and an additional 3475 Flame Damage over 10 seconds. The initial hit always applies the Burning status effect.

Burning Embers MORPH

Changes vs base: You heal for 3414 Health from the initial hit and 511 Health each subsequent tick, scaling off your Max Health.

Searing Claw MORPH

Changes vs base: The flame sears into the target, dealing 10% more damage every 2 seconds.

FAQ

What are the morphs of Searing Strike?

Searing Strike has 2 morphs: Burning Embers, Searing Claw.

What's the difference between the Searing Strike morphs?

Burning Embers: You heal for 3414 Health from the initial hit and 511 Health each subsequent tick, scaling off your Max Health.

Searing Claw: The flame sears into the target, dealing 10% more damage every 2 seconds.

How much does Searing Strike cost?

2295 Magicka.

Where does Searing Strike come from?

Dragonknight · Ardent Flame skill line.