Understand Thus Burns the Dawn
Useful when…
- A wearer who values SPD and DEF ignore on damage.
- A wearer whose attacks can take advantage of the brief period after using Ultimate.
What are the main bonuses?
At S1 the wearer's base SPD increases by 12, and their damage ignores 18% of the target's DEF. After using Ultimate, the wearer gains Blazing Sun, increasing their DMG dealt by 60%; the effect is removed at the start of their turn. At S5, the corresponding values are 20 base SPD, 36% DEF ignore, and 132% increased DMG during Blazing Sun.
How should the timing affect use?
Blazing Sun's duration is defined by the start of the wearer's next turn, so it is a short timing window rather than a multi-turn buff. The unconditional SPD and DEF ignore remain separate from that window. Consider the Ultimate's timing relative to the wearer's subsequent damage when judging how much value the temporary bonus provides.
Improvement tradeoff
Promotion raises the Light Cone's level. Superimposition increases SPD, DEF ignore, and Blazing Sun's damage bonus. Each listed superimposition step consumes another copy. The core effects already function at S1, so the copy investment buys larger numerical bonuses rather than changing the stated triggers or duration.
Compare different damage conditions
A Secret Vow gives general DMG plus an extra bonus against enemies whose HP percentage is at least the wearer's. A Thankless Coronation gives CRIT DMG and Ultimate-triggered ATK with a further condition for wearers whose Max Energy is at least 300. A Trail of Bygone Blood provides CRIT Rate and Skill and Ultimate DMG. Their benefits have distinct conditions; none should be treated as a direct match for this cone's SPD, DEF ignore, and short Ultimate window.
Limitations and tradeoffs
- Blazing Sun ends at the start of the wearer's turn, so its bonus window is brief.
- Each higher superimposition consumes another copy.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating Blazing Sun as a multi-turn buff; it ends at the start of the wearer's turn.
- Overlooking that the SPD bonus is to base SPD, while the listed DEF ignore applies when dealing damage.