Dragonknight

Not to be confused with Knights of the Dragon.

For other classes in Online, see Classes (Online).

"These skillful masters-at-arms use the ancient Akaviri martial tradition of battle-spirit, and wield fearsome magic that pounds, shatters and physically alters the world around them."

―Official description^[1]

The Dragonknight is one of seven playable classes in The Elder Scrolls Online.

Background[]

The origin of the Dragonknights is traced to the first Akaviri invasion in 1E 2700, when the Akaviri met Reman at Pale Pass. Surrendering in service to Emperor Reman, the elite Akaviri under his command eventually became the Dragonguard, acting as the personal honor guard of the Reman Dynasty. While protecting the Remans, the Dragonguard were said to have been using powers and magic learned directly from the Dragons, native arts in their homeland of Akavir. After the assassination of Reman Cyrodiil III, however, the Dragonguard was officially disbanded out of shame until Versidue Shaie reinstated them, this time serving as secret intelligence rather than an honor guard directly, losing their capacity for Dragon magic. Even so, a former Grandmaster of the Dragonguard made sure that this martial art survived into the Second Era, and instructed his disciples to teach this art and spread it themselves. The disciples came to be known as the Dragonknights, masters of magic mirroring that of Dragons.^[2]

Skill Lines[]

The Dragonknight, like all classes, has three unique skill lines only available for Dragonknights: Ardent Flame, Draconic Power and Earthen Heart. Each of these skills are more suited to specific roles. For example, Draconic Power is more suited towards survivability, while Ardent Flame is more suited towards dealing damage. The arrows are used to signify a skill's morph choices, e.g. one morph choice for Fiery Grip is Empowering Chains.

Official Builds[]

These are the builds officially recommended by Online's Skill Advisor.

Name	Description	Primary Stat	Recommended Equipment	Role	Skills
Dragonknight Initiate	Learn to channel your inner dragon through the mastery of Dragonknight abilities.	Magicka	N/A	This build is recommended for New Players.	Obsidian Shard, Burning Embers, Burning Talons, Flame Lash, Volatile Armor, Standard of Might, Magma Shell, Unrelenting Grip, Inhale, Dragon Blood, Molten Weapons, Obsidian Shield, All Class Passives.
Inferno Dragon	Set your enemies ablaze in an inferno of destructive magic.	Magicka	Light Armor, Destruction Staff	Damage	Lava Whip, Searing Strike, Molten Weapons, Dragonknight Standard, Fiery Breath, Dark Talons, Dragon Blood, Inferno, Ash Cloud, Wall of Elements, Combustion, Searing Heat, World in Ruin, Battle Roar, Mountain's Blessing, Grace, Evocation, Penetrating Magic.
Venomous Dragon	Control the field of battle with lethal poisons and furious strikes.	Stamina	Medium Armor, Bow	Damage	Noxious Breath, Take Flight, Venomous Claw, Igneous Shield, Igneous Weapons, Battle Roar, Flames of Oblivion, Corrosive Armor, Eternal Mountain, Combustion, World in Ruin, Helping Hands, Searing Heat, Bloodthirst, Twin Slashes, Slaughter, Controlled Fury, Dual Wield Expert, Endless Hail, Poison Injection, Accuracy, Ranger, Vigor, Dexterity, Wind Walker, Agility.
Stoneskin Dragon	Channel your fury and charge into the fray like a raging, heavily-armored dragon.	Health	Heavy Armor, One Hand and Shield	Tank	Fiery Grip, Igneous Shield, Magma Shell, Spiked Armor, Heroic Slash, Absorb Missile, Choking Talons, Green Dragon Blood, Puncture, Inner Fire, Shield Wall, Guard, Iron Skin, Warmth, Eternal Mountain, Scaled Armor, Helping Hands, Elder Dragon, Mountain's Blessing, Burning Heart, Battle Roar, Juggernaut, Resolve, Rapid Mending, Constitution, Fortress, Sword and Board, Deadly Bash, Deflect Bolts, Battlefield Mobility.
Elder Dragon	Safeguard your allies by granting them powerful boons such as shields, health, and power.	Magicka	Light Armor, Restoration Staff	Healer	Stonefist, Igneous Weapons, Magma Shell, Igneous Shield, Cauterize, Battle Roar, Eternal Mountain, Scaled Armor, Regeneration, Healing Springs, Ward Ally, Blessing of Protection, Force Siphon, Panacea, Essence Drain, Restoration Expert, Cycle of Life, Absorb, Restoration Master, Recovery, Evocation, Spell Warding, Prodigy, Concentration.

Ardent Flame[]

Active Skills:

Ultimate ability: Dragonknight Standard -> Shifting Standard / Standard of Might
Fiery Grip -> Empowering Chains / Unrelenting Grip
Searing Strike -> Venomous Claw / Burning Embers
Fiery Breath -> Noxious Breath / Engulfing Flames
Lava Whip -> Molten Whip / Flame Lash
Inferno -> Flames of Oblivion / Cauterize

Passive Skills:

Draconic Power[]

Active Skills:

Ultimate ability: Dragon Leap -> Take Flight / Ferocious Leap
Spiked Armor -> Hardened Armor / Volatile Armor
Dark Talons -> Choking Talons / Burning Talons
Dragon Blood -> Green Dragon Blood / Coagulating Blood
Protective Scale -> Reflective Plate / Dragon Fire Scale
Inhale -> Deep Breath / Draw Essence

Passive Skills:

Earthen Heart[]

Active Skills:

Ultimate ability: Magma Armor -> Magma Shell / Corrosive Armor
Stonefist -> Stone Giant / Obsidian Shard
Molten Weapons -> Igneous Weapons / Molten Armaments
Obsidian Shield -> Igneous Shield / Fragmented Shield
Petrify -> Fossilize / Shattering Rocks
Ash Cloud -> Cinder Storm / Eruption

Passive Skills:

Skill books[]

Tips[]

The Dragonknight's skill set creates a strong tank; Unrelenting Grip, Dragon Blood and Obsidian Shield prove very useful. In addition, Stone Giant's unique and powerful debuff separates the class from others in terms of damage support.
Though primarily a close range character, the Dragonknight is prepared from a low level to close the distance between themselves and enemies with the Fiery Grip ability.
Dunmer, Altmer and Bretons make effective Dragonknights utilizing spell damage for fire damage abilities, which are passive buffs endemic to their race.

Appearances[]

The Elder Scrolls Online

References[]

↑ Twitch
↑ Legacy of the Dragonguard

[Twitch-1] Twitch

[2] Legacy of the Dragonguard

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