Before Dawn
Last updated 2026-01-31
Before Dawn is a 5-Star Light Cone of the Erudition path.
Description
"Do not make this decision lightly, general... Think about how you will be remembered in history..."
The general of the Cloud Knights listens to his subordinates' words with eyes half-closed.
"History will make its own judgment, but I have no interest in my legacy."
"If I succeed, history will state that I am currently supremely confident in my masterful strategy."
"But if I fail, then history will state that I am currently neglecting my duties in wanton pleasure, preferring finches over my people."
A finch jumps down from his shoulder, and he extends his hand to catch the small creature.
"I have simply made my own decision."
The general of the Cloud Knights listens to his subordinates' words with eyes half-closed.
"History will make its own judgment, but I have no interest in my legacy."
"If I succeed, history will state that I am currently supremely confident in my masterful strategy."
"But if I fail, then history will state that I am currently neglecting my duties in wanton pleasure, preferring finches over my people."
A finch jumps down from his shoulder, and he extends his hand to catch the small creature.
"I have simply made my own decision."
Ascensions and Stats
| Ascension Phase | Level | Base HP | Base ATK | Base DEF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0✦ | 1/20 | 48 | 26 | 21 |
| 20/20 | 184 | 101 | 80 | |
Ascension Cost (0 → 1) 5,000 8 | ||||
| 1✦ | 20/30 | 242 | 133 | 106 |
| 30/30 | 314 | 172 | 137 | |
Ascension Cost (1 → 2) 10,000 4 12 | ||||
| 2✦ | 30/40 | 391 | 215 | 171 |
| 40/40 | 463 | 254 | 202 | |
Ascension Cost (2 → 3) 20,000 4 8 | ||||
| 3✦ | 40/50 | 540 | 297 | 236 |
| 50/50 | 612 | 336 | 267 | |
| Ascension Cost (3 → 4) 50,000 8 12 | ||||
| 4✦ | 50/60 | 688 | 378 | 301 |
| 60/60 | 760 | 418 | 332 | |
Ascension Cost (4 → 5) 100,000 5 6 | ||||
| 5✦ | 60/70 | 837 | 460 | 366 |
| 70/70 | 909 | 500 | 397 | |
| Ascension Cost (5 → 6) 200,000 10 8 | ||||
| 6✦ | 70/80 | 986 | 542 | 431 |
| 80/80 | 1,058 | 582 | 463 | |
385,000 4 12 15 20 20 14Availability
Event Warps
Before Dawn has been promoted or featured with a drop-rate boost in 3 Event Warps:
| Warp | Featured | Duration | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
 Brilliant Fixation 2023-05-17 |
  Before Dawn |
May 17, 2023 – June 6, 2023 | 1.0 |
 Bygone Reminiscence 2024-02-29 |
Before Dawn |
February 29, 2024 – March 26, 2024 | 2.0 |
 Bygone Reminiscence 2024-12-04 |
Before Dawn |
December 4, 2024 – December 25, 2024 | 2.7 |
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Before Dawn |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 拂晓之前 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 拂曉之前 |
| Japanese | 夜明け前 |
| Korean | 동트기 전 |
| Spanish | Antes del amanecer |
| French | Avant l'aube |
| Russian | До рассвета |
| Thai | Before Dawn |
| Vietnamese | Trước Buổi Bình Minh |
| German | Vor der Dämmerung |
| Indonesian | Before Dawn |
| Portuguese | Antes do Amanhecer |
Change History
Released in Version 0.70
- Effect description was updated.
- Old: After the wearer uses Skill or Ultimate, gains Somnus Corpus. Upon triggering a follow-up attack, consumes Somnus Corpus, and increases DMG dealt by follow-up attack by 48~80%.
- New: After the wearer uses Skill or Ultimate, gains "Somnus Corpus." Upon triggering a Follow-Up ATK, consumes "Somnus Corpus," and increases DMG dealt by Follow-Up ATK by 48~80%.
- Effect description was updated.
- Old: Increases the wearer's Skill and Ultimate DMG by 18~30%. After the wearer uses their Skill or Ultimate, they gain Somnus Corpus. Upon triggering a follow-up attack, Somnus Corpus will be consumed and the follow-up attack DMG increases by 48~80%.
- New: Increases DMG dealt by the wearer's Skill and Ultimate by 18~30%. After the wearer uses Skill or Ultimate, gains Somnus Corpus. Upon triggering a follow-up attack, consumes Somnus Corpus, and increases DMG dealt by follow-up attack by 48~80%.
- The effect was updated.
- Old: Increases Energy Restoration Rate based on the CRIT Rate of the wearer, up to a max of 12%. After using Skill, the wearer's CRIT Rate is increased by 16% for 1 turn.
- New: Increases the wearer's CRIT DMG by 32%. Increases the wearer's Skill and Ultimate DMG by 20%. After the wearer uses their Skill or Ultimate, they gain Somnus Corpus. Upon triggering a follow-up attack, Somnus Corpus will be consumed and the follow-up attack DMG increases by 48%.
- Description was updated.
- Old: "Do not make this decision lightly, general... Think about how you will be remembered..."
The general of the Cloud Knights listened to these words with eyes half-closed.
"History will make its own judgement on my legacy, and I do not concern myself with how others see me."
"If I succeed, they'll say that went according to my master strategy."
"But if I fail, they'll criticize my delinquency."
The general's bird jumped down his shoulder and landed on his palm.
"I merely refused to act against my better judgement." - New: "Do not make this decision lightly, general... Think about how you will be remembered in history..."
The general of the Cloud Knights listens to his subordinates' words with eyes half-closed.
"History will make its own judgment, but I have no interest in my legacy."
"If I succeed, history will state that I am currently supremely confident in my masterful strategy."
"But if I fail, then history will state that I am currently neglecting my duties in wanton pleasure, preferring finches over my people."
A finch jumps down from his shoulder, and he extends his hand to catch the small creature.
"I have simply made my own decision."
- Old: "Do not make this decision lightly, general... Think about how you will be remembered..."
- Before Dawn was released.
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