Frozen Gate
Warden · Winter's Embrace · Active — base skill and all 2 morphs, exact values.
data retrieved 2026-10-17 · datamined via UESPAt a glance
Base skill & morphs
Conjure an ancient portal, which arms after 1.5 seconds and lasts for 15 seconds. You cannot conceal your presence while active. When triggered the enemy is teleported to you if within range, immobilized for 3 seconds, and dealt 1742 Frost Damage. You can have up to 3 Frozen Gates active at a time.
Conjure an ancient portal, which arms after 1.5 seconds and lasts for 15 seconds. You cannot conceal your presence while active. When triggered the enemy is teleported to you if within range, immobilized for 3 seconds, dealt 1799 Frost Damage, and afflicted with Major Maim, reducing their damage done by 10% for 4 seconds. You can have up to 3 Frozen Devices active at a time.
Conjure an ancient portal, which arms after 1.5 seconds and lasts for 15 seconds. You cannot conceal your presence while active. When triggered the enemy is teleported to you if within range, immobilized for 3 seconds, and dealt 1799 Frost Damage. An ally in the area can activate the Icy Escape synergy, teleporting them to you and granting them Major Expedition for 8 seconds. You can have up to 3 Frozen Retreats active at a time.
Morph differences
What each morph changes relative to the base skill — exact datamined text only, no recommendation of which to pick.
Frozen Gate BASE
Conjure an ancient portal, which arms after 1.5 seconds and lasts for 15 seconds. You cannot conceal your presence while active. When triggered the enemy is teleported to you if within range, immobilized for 3 seconds, and dealt 1742 Frost Damage. You can have up to 3 Frozen Gates active at a time.
Frozen Device MORPH
Changes vs base: When triggered the enemy is teleported to you if within range, immobilized for 3 seconds, dealt 1799 Frost Damage, and afflicted with Major Maim, reducing their damage done by 10% for 4 seconds. You can have up to 3 Frozen Devices active at a time.
Frozen Retreat MORPH
Changes vs base: An ally in the area can activate the Icy Escape synergy, teleporting them to you and granting them Major Expedition for 8 seconds. You can have up to 3 Frozen Retreats active at a time.
Champion Points that modify Frozen Gate (4)
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… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biting Aura | only while slotted | damage done with area of effect attacks | can hit more than one enemy |
| Deadly Aim | only while slotted | damage done with single target attacks | hits a single target |
| War Mage | always active | Weapon and Spell Damage to Magical attacks | deals Frost Damage (Magical) |
| Wrathful Strikes | only while slotted | Weapon and Spell Damage to your damaging abilities | deals damage |
FAQ
What are the morphs of Frozen Gate?
Frozen Gate has 2 morphs: Frozen Device, Frozen Retreat.
What's the difference between the Frozen Gate morphs?
Frozen Device: When triggered the enemy is teleported to you if within range, immobilized for 3 seconds, dealt 1799 Frost Damage, and afflicted with Major Maim, reducing their damage done by 10% for 4 seconds. You can have up to 3 Frozen Devices active at a time.
Frozen Retreat: An ally in the area can activate the Icy Escape synergy, teleporting them to you and granting them Major Expedition for 8 seconds. You can have up to 3 Frozen Retreats active at a time.
How much does Frozen Gate cost?
2970 Magicka.
What's the range, radius, or duration of Frozen Gate?
Range 22 m; radius 5 m; duration 15 s; ticks every 0.5 s.
Where does Frozen Gate come from?
Warden · Winter's Embrace skill line.