Essence of Dawn in Black Desert is a rare alchemy material connected to awakened energy and gear enhancement systems.
This item is used in crafting, exchanges, and certain progression-related activities.
Due to its value, it often plays a role in advanced upgrade mechanics and character development.
In this guide, you’ll learn what Essence of Dawn is used for, how to obtain it, and how much Essence of Dawn you can obtain at a time.
What is the Essence of Dawn used for
Essence of Dawn is used for:
Types of Essence
There are 6 types of Essence of Dawn in total, but pure essence of dawn is used most often.
Essence of Dawn
Essence of Dawn – Black Spirit’s Rage
Essence of Dawn – Accuracy
Essence of Dawn – Damage Reduction
Essence of Dawn – Evasion
How to get
Essence of Dawn can be obtained by Processing (L) → Heating some yellow grade TET (IV) / PEN (V) accessories + 1 Dawn’s Aura.
Dawn’s Aura can be purchased from Old Moon Manager NPCs for 5 million Silver.
Below you can use the search in the table or the filter to find out the amount of Essence of Dawn you receive.
| Heating (L) with Dawn's Aura x1 | Essence of Dawn | Essence of Dawn - Black Spirit's Rage | Essence of Dawn - Accuracy | Essence of Dawn - Damage Reduction | Essence of Dawn - Evasion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Distortion Earring V | 720 | ||||
| Vaha's Dawn V | 720 | ||||
| Laytenn's Power Stone V | 300 | ||||
| Ogre Ring V | 300 | ||||
| Eye of the Ruins Ring V | 225 | ||||
| Ring of Crescent Guardian V | 200 | ||||
| Valtarra Eclipsed Belt V | 175 | ||||
| Basilisk's Belt V | 150 | ||||
| Old Moon Guild's Support Accessories (Narc Ear Accessory, Tungrad Earring, Ring of Crescent Guardian) | 100 | ||||
| Serap's Necklace V | 75 | ||||
| Black Distortion Earring IV | 72 | ||||
| Vaha's Dawn IV | 72 | ||||
| Laytenn's Power Stone IV | 30 | ||||
| Ogre Ring IV | 30 | ||||
| Eye of the Ruins Ring IV | 22 | ||||
| Ring of Crescent Guardian IV | 20 | ||||
| Valtarra Eclipsed Belt IV | 17 | ||||
| Basilisk's Belt IV | 15 | ||||
| Serap's Necklace IV | 7 | ||||
| Centaurus Belt IV | 20 | ||||
| Centaurus Belt V | 200 | ||||
| Dawn Earring IV | 78 | ||||
| Dawn Earring V | 780 | ||||
| Ethereal Earring IV | 42 | ||||
| Ethereal Earring V | 425 | ||||
| Forest Ronaros Ring IV | 10 | ||||
| Forest Ronaros Ring V | 100 | ||||
| Narc Ear Accessory IV | 20 | ||||
| Narc Ear Accessory V | 200 | ||||
| Ocean Haze Ring IV | 42 | ||||
| Ocean Haze Ring V | 425 | ||||
| Ominous Ring IV | 60 | ||||
| Ominous Ring V | 600 | ||||
| Orkinrad's Belt IV | 12 | ||||
| Orkinrad's Belt V | 125 | ||||
| Revived Lunar Necklace IV | 25 | ||||
| Revived Lunar Necklace V | 250 | ||||
| Revived River Necklace IV | 81 | ||||
| Revived River Necklace V | 815 | ||||
| Ring of Cadry Guardian IV | 25 | ||||
| Ring of Cadry Guardian V | 250 | ||||
| Sicil's Necklace IV | 9 | ||||
| Sicil's Necklace V | 90 | ||||
| Tungrad Belt IV | 40 | ||||
| Tungrad Belt V | 400 | ||||
| Tungrad Earring IV | 25 | ||||
| Tungrad Earring V | 250 | ||||
| Tungrad Necklace IV | 37 | ||||
| Tungrad Necklace V | 375 | ||||
| Tungrad Ring IV | 55 | ||||
| Tungrad Ring V | 550 | ||||
| Turo's Belt IV | 35 | ||||
| Turo's Belt V | 350 |
Essence of Dawn – Black Spirit’s Rage/Accuracy/Damage Reduction/Evasion
can be exchanged with normal Essence of Dawn according to a 1:1 ratio via NPC Dalishain in town
On the contrary, Essence of Dawn cannot be exchanged for Essence of Dawn – Black Spirit’s Rage/Accuracy/Damage Reduction/Evasion
💡Where else can I get Essence of Dawn:
- Drop from monsters in locations of the Morning Light
- receive as a reward for defeating the bosses of the Black Shrine (single): Golden Pig King, Apex Changui, Bamboo Legion, Sangoon, Gumiho
- exchange [Academy] Olvia Academy Coin
- exchange Golden Pigs Subjugation Token
Essence of Dawn is more than just a resource — it is an important part of progression in Black Desert. If you actively enhance your gear or focus on long-term character growth, it is worth collecting in advance.





