Online:Lord Warden Dusk

Lord Warden Dusk is a large Grievous Twilight found in the Last Cell Block of the Imperial City Prison. He serves as the dungeon's sixth and final boss.

In combat he summons small draining portals and two large floor-bound portals. Stepping on one of the floor portals will lock your character in place before teleporting you high above the fighting area, where you will likely die if you don't use the "Brace For Impact" synergy. He can also split into four Shades, which the players must defeat in order to progress the fight.

He has a chance to drop the  , a one-handed sword. On veteran difficulty, he drops a helm from the Lord Warden set. His loot is found in a chest by the exit after his defeat.
 

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Skills and Abilities
As a boss type enemy, Lord Warden Dusk is immune to all crowd control effects.
;Shadow Bolt: A basic ranged attack that deals minor magical damage.
;Shadow Barrage: The boss shoots a series of orbs rapidly at a random player. The tank should get in front of the target and absorb the damage. If that is not possible, the player targeted should block or shield up to absorb the damage while healing up.
;Shadow Orb: The boss summons floating orbs that tether to nearby players dealing moderate magical damage over time and snaring them. The tether can be broken by keeping a distance from the orbs.
;Shadow Strike: The boss teleports onto whoever has aggro stunning them and dealing moderate physical damage.
thumb|right|The Lord Warden casting Darklight Burst
;Darklight Burst: The Lord Warden flies up and channels a magical ball in his hands, shooting it down at everyone below. The only way to avoid it is to jump into the portals before he casts it. Only two people are allowed per portal. This attack is lethal on veteran if not avoided.
;Summon Shades: At 66 and 33% health, the boss disappears and summons 4 Shades to attack the party. Once all shades are defeated, the boss reappears.
;Coldharbour Meteor: Lord Warden casts a meteor on one player during the Shade phase stunning them and dealing moderate magical damage. This attack must be blocked to negate the incoming damage.
;Ceiling Portals: The boss summons portals that move on the ground. Entering one will cause you to fall through and drop down from the ceiling. Do not enter the portals until Darklight Burst is cast, as using the portal early will waste a slot, causing a death later during Darklight Burst.
;Portal Feedback: Falling into a portal after falling from another portal will deal lethal damage. Do not enter the portals until Darklight Burst is cast.

Dialogue
Lord Warden Dusk can be overheard speaking to his underlings as well as directly taunting you as you progress through the Imperial Prison.

Summoning the Harvester to aid the Overfiend:
:Overfiend: "Lord Warden! Aid me."
:Lord Warden Dusk: "Pitiful. Aid the Overfiend, my darling!" 

Approaching the Gravelight Sentry:
:Gravelight Sentry: "The intruders are coming, Lord Warden."
:Lord Warden Dusk: ''"You've allowed them far enough. Fail here, and I'll feed you to the Abomination!" 

thumb|right|The Lord Warden watches over the Abomination
Approaching the Flesh Abomination:
:Lord Warden Dusk: "Did Lyranth think killing the Sculptor would disarm me? His creations live on!" 

While fighting the Flesh Abomination:
:Lord Warden Dusk: "Your corpses will join with the Abomination." 
:Lord Warden Dusk: "Mind where you stand!" 
:Lord Warden Dusk: "This delightful new strain of Hoarvor will fight on the front lines soon!"
:Lord Warden Dusk: "The Abomination doesn't know his own strength!"  

If the group wipes on the Abomination:
:Lord Warden Dusk: "Mortal flesh has so many uses. Yours will not go to waste."
:Lord Warden Dusk: "We will add you to the might of the Abomination."
:Lord Warden Dusk: "Feed on their corpses. Yours is growing flesh."
:Lord Warden Dusk: "Consume them. You must grow larger if you are to serve in the war."
:Lord Warden Dusk: "Your bodies will become one with the Abomination."

While approaching the Lord Warden:
:Lord Warden Dusk: "Lord Bal frowns on battle amongst his servants, but Lyranth is cunning to have a mortal of your strength fight for her."
:Lord Warden Dusk: "I had a champion like you, once, who helped me rip the living essence out of her clan members. Daedric animus make great weapons and armor, you see. Dear Lyranth bears a grudge." 
:Lord Warden Dusk: "Come! Meet Lyranth's clan for yourself! They fit quite comfortably!" 

As you fight the Lord Warden, he will taunt you.

Teleport Strike:
:Lord Warden Dusk: "I walk the shadows!" 
:Lord Warden Dusk: "I can strike from anywhere, mortal!"
:Lord Warden Dusk: "My prey never escapes!" 

Summoning a portal:
:Lord Warden Dusk: "Run, mortal!" 
:Lord Warden Dusk: "Watch your step!" 
:Lord Warden Dusk: "The dark of Coldharbour take you!"
:Lord Warden Dusk: "This spell will break you." 

Charging Darklight Burst:
:Lord Warden Dusk: "This is the end!" 
:Lord Warden Dusk: "Bask in Coldharbour's light!" 
:Lord Warden Dusk: "Perish in Coldharbour's flame!"

Performing Shadow Barrage:
:Lord Warden Dusk: "My shadows will tear your life away!" 
:Lord Warden Dusk: "Let shadow flay the meat from your bones!"

When he splits into shades:
:Lord Warden Dusk: "You fools are beneath me. My shadows will contend with you. What did Lyranth promise you? Why aid that wretch? There are no spoils here but death. Her clan deserved their fate; their souls will serve me unendingly." 

Defeating the shades:
:Lord Warden Dusk: "Impressive, for insects! All you've done is delay the inevitable!" 

If your group is defeated during the battle:
:"With your death will come many others."
:"More bodies for the prison. Our occupancy is inexhaustible."
:"We will harvest what's left of you, and your corpse will serve Lord Bal."
:"Your bodies will aid us in the destruction of your kind."
:"Do not fear. Even in death, your organs will serve us."''

thumb|right|The Lord Warden's animus
After defeating the Lord Warden, his soul will emerge from his corpse:
:Soul of Dusk: "No! I will not suffer this!"  
:Lyranth: "My clan suffered it. And now, you will."

Following this, he is bound to the  , a Xivkyn-style shield Lyranth gives you as a reward for the quest. His animus will speak to you from it as the Soul of Dusk.

Achievements
There are several Achievements associated with this boss:
 

Notes
You used to have to activate a synergy called "Brace for Impact" to survive the fall from Lord Warden Dusk's portals. This was changed in Update 29.