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Frozen Gate

Warden · Winter's Embrace · Active — base skill and both morphs, exact values.

data retrieved 2026-06-11 · datamined via UESP

At a glance

Class / categoryWarden
Skill lineWinter's Embrace
Skill typeActive
Morphs2
Base cost2970 Magicka
Unlocks atLevel 42

Base skill & morphs

BASE Frozen Gate2970 Magicka · unlocks lvl 42

Summon an ancient portal, which arms after 1.5 seconds and lasts for 15 seconds. 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.

MORPH Frozen Device2970 Magicka · unlocks lvl 42

Summon an ancient portal, which arms after 1.5 seconds. 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.

MORPH Frozen Retreat2970 Magicka · unlocks lvl 42

Summon an ancient portal, which arms after 1.5 seconds. When triggered the enemy is teleported to you if within range, immobilized for 3 seconds, and dealt 1799 Frost Damage. An ally in the portal can activate the Icy Escape synergy, teleporting them to you and granting them Major Expedition, increasing their Movement Speed by 30% 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

Summon an ancient portal, which arms after 1.5 seconds and lasts for 15 seconds. 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

Summon an ancient portal, which arms after 1.5 seconds. 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: Summon an ancient portal, which arms after 1.5 seconds. An ally in the portal can activate the Icy Escape synergy, teleporting them to you and granting them Major Expedition, increasing their Movement Speed by 30% for 8 seconds. You can have up to 3 Frozen Retreats active at a time.

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: Summon an ancient portal, which arms after 1.5 seconds. 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: Summon an ancient portal, which arms after 1.5 seconds. An ally in the portal can activate the Icy Escape synergy, teleporting them to you and granting them Major Expedition, increasing their Movement Speed by 30% for 8 seconds. You can have up to 3 Frozen Retreats active at a time.

How much does Frozen Gate cost?

2970 Magicka.

Where does Frozen Gate come from?

Warden · Winter's Embrace skill line.