5★ (Jing Yuan signature) Destruction Light Cones (5★)
Before Dawn — Best Characters in 2026
Grants CRIT DMG and a damage boost to Skill/Ultimate, plus Energy on ultimate. The best Erudition-flavored cone for AoE carries.
Best Characters for Before Dawn in 2026
- Jing Yuan Jing Yuan build guide →
- Erudition DPS
How to get the most out of it
Jing Yuan's signature. It grants CRIT DMG and a Skill/Ultimate damage boost plus Energy on Ultimate, making it the best Erudition-flavored cone for AoE carries like Jing Yuan and The Herta.
Alternatives & Similar Destruction Light Cones (5★)s
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should use Before Dawn?
It is best on Jing Yuan, Erudition DPS. Grants CRIT DMG and a damage boost to Skill/Ultimate, plus Energy on ultimate. The best Erudition-flavored cone for AoE carries.
Is Before Dawn worth pulling?
Only if the characters above are core to your account. The gap between a signature weapon and a refined 4-star alternative is usually 10-20%, which is less valuable than an additional character.
What are the alternatives to Before Dawn?
Other strong destruction light cones (5★) options include I Shall Calm the Seas and Return, The Unreachable Side, Flame of Blood, Blaze My Path, Thus Burns the Dawn.