Corrupted Dawnsword

“	Like, is it in the legends that the Dawnsword can be corrupted, that it changes itself to suit its wielder, that it actually has a mind and will of its own? Sanders certainly didn't tell you anything about that when he was briefing the both of you; something like that would certainly have been pertinent information.	”
—The Champion, to Liaden

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Corrupted Dawnsword
Artwork by Moira
Creators	The Observer Alypia
Contributors	Gardeford
Other Name(s)	Corr. Dawnsword
Information
Item Type	Weapon
Slot	Primary Offhand
Weapon Class	1H (Light)
Weapon Type	Melee
Price	800
Has Special Effect?	Yes
Is Unique?	Yes
Tags	Bladed
Stack Limit	1
Version Added	0.4.38

Stats
Offensive
Armor Penetration	Spell Penetration	Temptation
10	-	-
Accuracy	Critical Chance	Critical Effectiveness
10	10	-
Defensive
Armor	Ward	Focus
-10	-10	-10

Damage & Resistance
Attack Type		PHYSICAL
Damage	Type	Resistance
Physical
15	Penetrating	-
Elemental
22	Blight	-

The stats of the summoned version has been moved to here.

Description

The pride and joy of the Order of the Oriflamme — or rather, it was. Casual inspection suggests that it's little more than an elaborate sword hilt with far too much gilding, but upon activation by the wielder a blade of burning, blood-red light bursts forth from the guard, dripping malice and capable of cleaving through metal with ease. Guard and pommel alike gleam with an unnatural, menacing light; the sword itself has undoubtedly developed a taste for blood.

Holding it, the sensation emanating from the weapon is palpable: the desire for strength, battle and power. Might makes right in this world, and one should not be so squeamish as to acknowledge that truth and exploit it.

Special Effect: When wielded, this weapon grants the Sword Soul ability.

Conditions

The Champion must have the Dark Knight (Corruption 75+) personality to equip the sword.

Special Effect

Allows the Champion to equip and use the Encounter power, Sword Soul. The item must be equipped for the Champion to use the power.

Acquisition

Obtained when a Dark Knight Champion takes the Dawnsword, instead of Liaden, to finish off the Incubus Blackguard during the events of High Ground.

Usage

While the Dawnsword or Corrupted Dawnsword is equipped or in the Champion's inventory, there are instances where specific mentions of the sword is used:

• The Champion executing Queen Alissa during the events of The Demon of Ice^(equipped)
• The Dawnsword gets a special mention when:
  • Training with Annika
  • Talking to Lumia about Paladins
  • At the end of fighting the Wraith Trolls with Annika during the events of Shadows Over the Sun
• The Dawnsword can be returned to Lumia at the Palace of Light, in exchange for the Guldring, if the Champion is a Dark Knight^{(Corruption 75+)}
• Similar to the scene in Shadows Over the Sun, entering the Palace of Light with the Corrupted Dawnsword will have Lumia cleanse the sword into the Dawnsword, or exchange it for the Guldring
  • A warning is provided before entering the palace: "Lumia will not abide the corrupt blade's presence. Keep it in storage if you do not wish for it to be cleansed."
• While the Dawnsword is equipped, when Aurora of Vigor is cast, the wielder deals an additional (10) holy damage for 2 turns.
• Mentioned by Drifa, if present in the party, during the events of Howling in the Dark
• The Dawnsword gains +5 additional damage to the [Weapon BuffCombat EffectPrimary Weapon deals an additional XNote: Additional Weapon Buff effects will "stack"
  (i.e. the new effect will fall under one weapon buff, but its damage and individual duration is separate)Duration: X] granted by the power Dawnbreak

Quest Related

High Ground

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The Dawnsword is an artifact that Brother Sanders hid away following Gweyr's exile.

Shadows Over the Sun

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The Corrupted Dawnsword can be cleansed and returned to Lumia in exchange for the Guldring, alternatively the Champion can decide to keep the blade but it will be cleansed into the Dawnsword by her.

Achievements

Through Power, I Gain Victory

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Acquire the Corrupted Dawnsword.

Disambiguation

• Corrupted Dawnsword - The item
• Corrupted Dawnsword - The summoned version of the sword, summoned through the Sword Soul power

Used By

Godfeaster (Shadow Blade)(custom) Incubus Blackguard