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Dawnbreaker

Guild · Fighters Guild · Ultimate — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-08-23 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryGuild
Skill lineFighters Guild
Skill typeUltimate
Morphs2
Base cost125 Ultimate
Unlocks atLevel 10

Base skill & morphs

BASE Dawnbreaker125 Ultimate · unlocks lvl 10

Arm yourself with Meridia's sacred sword and dispense her retribution, dealing 2904 Physical Damage to enemies in front of you and an additional 3483 Physical Damage over 6 seconds.

MORPH Dawnbreaker of Smiting125 Ultimate · unlocks lvl 10

Arm yourself with Meridia's sacred sword and dispense her retribution, dealing 3600 Physical Damage to enemies in front of you, an additional 4314 Physical Damage over 6 seconds, and stunning them for 2 seconds.

MORPH Flawless Dawnbreaker125 Ultimate · unlocks lvl 10

Arm yourself with Meridia's sacred sword and dispense her retribution, dealing 2904 Physical Damage to enemies in front of you and an additional 3483 Physical Damage over 6 seconds. After activating, your Weapon and Spell Damage is increased by 300 for 20 seconds.

Morph differences

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

Dawnbreaker BASE

Arm yourself with Meridia's sacred sword and dispense her retribution, dealing 2904 Physical Damage to enemies in front of you and an additional 3483 Physical Damage over 6 seconds.

Dawnbreaker of Smiting MORPH

Arm yourself with Meridia's sacred sword and dispense her retribution, dealing 3600 Physical Damage to enemies in front of you, an additional 4314 Physical Damage over 6 seconds, and stunning them for 2 seconds.

Flawless Dawnbreaker MORPH

Changes vs base: After activating, your Weapon and Spell Damage is increased by 300 for 20 seconds.

Champion Points that modify Dawnbreaker (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
Mightyalways activeWeapon and Spell Damage to Martial attacksdeals Physical Damage (Martial)
Wrathful Strikesonly while slottedWeapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilitiesdeals damage

FAQ

What are the morphs of Dawnbreaker?

Dawnbreaker has 2 morphs: Dawnbreaker of Smiting, Flawless Dawnbreaker.

What's the difference between the Dawnbreaker morphs?

Dawnbreaker of Smiting: Arm yourself with Meridia's sacred sword and dispense her retribution, dealing 3600 Physical Damage to enemies in front of you, an additional 4314 Physical Damage over 6 seconds, and stunning them for 2 seconds.

Flawless Dawnbreaker: After activating, your Weapon and Spell Damage is increased by 300 for 20 seconds.

How much does Dawnbreaker cost?

125 Ultimate.

Where does Dawnbreaker come from?

Guild · Fighters Guild skill line.