{"id":10968,"date":"2024-05-23T10:44:52","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T10:44:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/?p=10968"},"modified":"2026-03-05T18:53:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T18:53:06","slug":"all-about-ward-of-dawn-whats-up-with-the-nerfs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/all-about-ward-of-dawn-whats-up-with-the-nerfs\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Ward of Dawn: What\u2019s Up with the Nerfs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ward of Dawn, <a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/destiny-2\/\">in Destiny 2<\/a> \u2014 Originally, this super was the go-to for Titans rocking the Defender subclass and now the Sentinel subclass, turning Void light into this super tough dome shield that keeps you and your buddies from getting zapped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features of Ward of Dawn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Armor of Light:<\/strong> Inside the bubble, you used to be pretty tough, but after some tweaks, you\u2019re not as buff as before.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blessing of Light:<\/strong> Zip through the bubble and get a shield that lasts 10 seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weapons of Light:<\/strong> Run through the bubble and bam, you&#8217;ve got 25% more damage on your weapons for a short time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s New with the Bubble?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bungie decided the bubble was just too buff. It used to hold up with a whopping 13,500 health, but now it\u2019s down to just 8,000. The Armor of Light got a trim too, going from a hefty 425 down to 300.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why the change? Turns out Ward of Dawn was just too good in modes like capture zone trials and that chaotic cabal turret disaster in Iron Banner. So, they dialed it back everywhere, which has some of us scratching our heads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real Talk: How Bad Are These Nerfs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1792\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/342044a7-2290-4479-94cd-ef9b9243d8b3_result.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10967\" title=\"Epiccarry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/342044a7-2290-4479-94cd-ef9b9243d8b3_result.webp 1792w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/342044a7-2290-4479-94cd-ef9b9243d8b3_result-770x440.webp 770w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/342044a7-2290-4479-94cd-ef9b9243d8b3_result-768x439.webp 768w, https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/342044a7-2290-4479-94cd-ef9b9243d8b3_result-1536x878.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1792px) 100vw, 1792px\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the nerfs, the Ward of Dawn isn&#8217;t the indestructible fortress it used to be. It\u2019s way easier to crack now, especially with the new Strand supers slamming against it. If you\u2019re inside your trusty bubble, you\u2019re more likely to catch some serious damage than before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PvP Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/destiny-2\/pvp\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/epiccarry.com\/destiny-2\/pvp\/\">In PvP<\/a>, the nerfed Ward of Dawn feels a bit like showing up to a gunfight with a slingshot. Sure, it still gives you some cover, but it&#8217;s not the panic button it once was. You&#8217;ve gotta be smart about when and where to drop your bubble, or you&#8217;ll just end up giving the other team a nice target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ward of Dawn is still cool and can definitely clutch up in the right situations, but it&#8217;s no longer the Titan\u2019s get-out-of-jail-free card. The nerfs have taken a chunk out of its reliability, so keep your wits about you and maybe don\u2019t rely on it quite as much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ward of Dawn Nerf Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><td><strong>What Got Hit<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Old Specs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>New Specs<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What It Means<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Max Health<\/strong><\/td><td>13,500<\/td><td>8,000<\/td><td>Shield&#8217;s a lot easier to bust open.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Armor of Light<\/strong><\/td><td>425<\/td><td>300<\/td><td>You&#8217;re taking more damage, faster.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ward of Dawn, in Destiny 2 \u2014 Originally, this super was the go-to for Titans rocking the Defender subclass and now the Sentinel subclass, turning Void light into this super tough dome shield that keeps you and your buddies from getting zapped. Key Features of Ward of Dawn What\u2019s New with the Bubble? 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