Dawne, Charm of Timeless Battles
Dawne, Charm of Timeless Battles is Lux's first rare shield. Its defense and two simple active skills make it valuable both for Lux's early survival and for Diablo's development as a disruptive front-line fighter.
History
Shield of the first expeditions
Lux receives Dawne in his initial gacha draw and uses it against undead before he has a mature summon formation. Shield Bash can break a skeleton's head or interrupt an enemy skill, while ordinary blocking absorbs attacks that Lux cannot evade. The shield requires ten Strength, a meaningful equipment threshold for new entrants to Elysium. (Chapters 9, 22–24, 44, 135–136)
Diablo's defensive tool
Lux equips Diablo with Dawne and Tranquility. Diablo uses its bash to prevent a Dark Draugr from delivering stronger attacks and later throws it like a frisbee to disorient a Nightmare before switching shields. Because Shield Throw does not automatically return, throwing Dawne creates a recovery problem and may require a backup, as Diablo's tactic demonstrates. Its final custody after the early campaigns is not explicitly stated. (Chapters 26–39, 94)
Abilities and properties
- Provides 50 Defense and requires 10 Strength. (Chapter 9)
- Shield Bash deals 10–15 physical damage and may stun, enabling interruption rather than merely absorbing damage. (Chapters 9, 39, 136)
- Shield Throw deals 10–15 physical damage at range. (Chapter 9)
- A thrown shield does not automatically return to its wielder. (Chapters 9, 94)