Treats foe's Def/Res as if reduced by 30% during combat.
No Staff
- Non-inheritable by Staff-wielding units.
Units with Skill
Unlocks at 5 ★
Unlocks at 4 ★
Skillsets that use skill
Budget Bunny
Blue Egg+ (+Spd) | A | Fury 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
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Draw Back Alternate: Rally Def/Res |
B | Desperation 3 | |
Moonbow | C | Spur Def/Res 2 Alternate: Spd Ploy 3 |
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SP | 1485 | S | Attack +3 |
Angelic Cleanser (Offense Focus)
Deathly Dagger (+Eff) | A | Life and Death 3 | |
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Reposition | B | Chill Def 3 Alternate: Desperation 3 |
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Moonbow | C | Odd Atk Wave 3 | |
SP | 1445 | S | Spd Smoke 3 |
re: (Full Support)
Lightning Breath+ (+Spd) Alternate: Dark Breath+ (+Spd) |
A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Triangle Adept 3 |
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Dance | B | Chill Spd 3 Alternate: Sudden Panic 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Iceberg |
C | Infantry Pulse 3 Alternate: Fortify Dragons |
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SP | 1020 | S | Chill Atk 3 |
Spark in the Sky (Aether Raids Offense)
Dire Thunder | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Death Blow (3 or 4) |
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Positional Assist | B | Lull Spd/Res 3 | |
Moonbow | C | Pulse Smoke 3 Alternate: Joint Drive Atk |
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SP | 1020 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Death Blow 3 |
Anti-Armor
Whitewing Spear (+Eff) Alternate: Whitewing Spear (+Spd) |
A | Death Blow 4 Alternate: Atk/Def Bond 3 |
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Reposition | B | Chill Def 3 Alternate: Atk/Def Link 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Iceberg |
C | Guidance 3 Alternate: Def Ploy 3 |
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SP | 1695 | S | Close Def 3 |
Enraged Mercenary (Offensive Generalist)
Basilikos (+Eff) | A | Fury 3 | |
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Reposition | B | Wrath 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Dragon Fang |
C | Def Smoke 3 Alternate: Threaten Def 3 |
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SP | 1425 | S | Quickened Pulse |
Secret Dreamer (Defensive Generalist)
Selena's Blade (+Eff) | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 3 |
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Reposition | B | Null Follow-Up 3 Alternate: Wrath 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Def Smoke 3 Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1470 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
The Dark Side (AR-D Infantry Pulse Support)
Dark Excalibur (+Eff) | A | Sturdy Impact Alternate: Mirror Impact |
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Reposition | B | Sudden Panic 3 Alternate: Special Spiral 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Infantry Pulse 3 Alternate: Time's Pulse 3 |
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SP | 2095 | S | Death Blow 3 Alternate: Quickened Pulse |
Anti-ranged OHKO
Wo Gùn+ (+Def) Alternate: Slaying Axe+ (+Def) |
A | Distant Counter | |
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Reposition Alternate: Swap |
B | Wrath 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Iceberg |
C | Def Smoke 3 Alternate: Spur Def/Res 2 |
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SP | 1695 | S | Quickened Pulse |
The Police Left me with Nothing (Budget)
Purifying Breath (+Eff) | A | Sturdy Stance 2 Alternate: Triangle Adept 3 |
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Positional Assist | B | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Swordbreaker 3 |
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Moonbow | C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Threaten Res 3 |
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SP | 1680 | S | Mirror Stance 2 Alternate: Sturdy Stance 2 |
Flames of Paragon (General Purpose Offensive)
Firesweep Lance+ | A | Life and Death (3 or 4) Alternate: Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) |
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Reposition | B | Chill Def 3 Alternate: Hit and Run |
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Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Goad Fliers Alternate: Ward Fliers |
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SP | 1635 | S | Heavy Blade 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
The Refine's a Trap (Offensive Setsuna's Yumi)
Setsuna's Yumi (+Eff) | A | Swift Sparrow 3 Alternate: Bonus Doubler 3 |
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Positional Assist | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Lull Spd/Def 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Atk/Spd Oath 3 Alternate: Rouse Spd/Def 3 |
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SP | 1710 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Flashing Blade 3 |
Let's Go! (Player Phase Offensive)
Shanna's Lance (+Eff) | A | Surge Sparrow Alternate: Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot |
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Positional Assist | B | S/D Near Trace 3 Alternate: Flow Refresh 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Iceberg |
C | Spd/Def Rein 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Menace |
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SP | 2170 | S | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Blade Session 3 |
Momentous Kunoichi (Offensive / Damage Focus)
Kagero's Dart (+Eff) | A | Sturdy Impact Alternate: Life and Death 4 |
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Positional Assist Alternate: Assistless |
B | Null Follow-Up 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Ruptured Sky |
C | Fatal Smoke 3 Alternate: Joint Drive Atk |
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SP | 1770 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Life and Death 3 |
Death by Chocolate (Offensive Nuke)
Candied Dagger (+Eff) | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 3 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Spd Smoke 3 Alternate: Odd Atk Wave 3 |
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SP | 1185 | S | Flashing Blade 3 |
Anti-Armor
Armorsmasher+ (+Def) Alternate: Armorslayer+ |
A | Fury 3 Alternate: Attack +3 |
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Dance | B | Swordbreaker 3 Alternate: Guard 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Spur Atk Spd 2 Alternate: Hone Atk 3 |
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SP | 1410 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
Supportive Swordswoman (Budget)
Silver Sword+ (+Spd) | A | Fury 3 Alternate: Attack +3 |
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Dance | B | Wings of Mercy 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Hone Atk 3 | |
SP | 1310 | S | Hone Spd 3 |
Very Unique Enemy Phase Build (General Use)
Siegfried (+Eff) | A | Mirror Stance 3 Alternate: Bracing Stance 3 |
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Positional Assist | B | Lull Atk/Def 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1770 | S | Quick Riposte 3 Alternate: Distant Def 3 |
It’s Not a Phase, Mom (Anti-Ranged)
Hermit's Tome (+Eff) | A | Warding Stance 4 Alternate: Distant Def (3 or 4) |
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Reposition | B | Null C-Disrupt 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Iceberg |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Spd Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1695 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
Matthew Reverse Lunatic (Vantage)
Spy's Dagger (+Eff) | A | Close Foil Alternate: Close Salvo |
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Positional Assist Alternate: Reciprocal Aid |
B | Vantage 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Lethality |
C | Spd Smoke 4 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 2200 | S | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Spd Smoke 3 |
Something Something Ice Pun (Player Phase)
Spy's Dagger (+Eff) | A | Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot | |
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Positional Assist | B | Spd/Def Tempo 3 Alternate: Null Follow-Up 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Lethality |
C | Atk/Spd Menace Alternate: Time's Pulse 3 |
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SP | 1810 | S | Blade Session 3 Alternate: Flashing Blade 3 |
Matthew's Career and Name Change (Broadleaf Vantage)
Broadleaf Fan+ (+Atk) Alternate: Broadleaf Fan+ (+Spd) |
A | Close Counter | |
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Reposition Alternate: Draw Back |
B | Vantage 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Miracle |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Spd Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1635 | S | Spd Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
The Butler Did It! (Wings of Mercy Support)
Jakob's Tray (+Eff) | A | Atk/Spd Bond 4 Alternate: Atk/Spd Bond 3 |
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Reposition Alternate: Draw Back |
B | Wings of Mercy 3 | |
Moonbow | C | Panic Smoke 3 Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3 |
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SP | 2295 | S | Atk/Spd Bond 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
Fireswept (Firesweep Build)
Firesweep Lance+ | A | Life and Death 3 Alternate: Life and Death 2 |
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Reposition | B | Swordbreaker 3 Alternate: Hit and Run |
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Moonbow Alternate: Galeforce |
C | Hone Fliers | |
SP | 1775 | S | Quickened Pulse |
With All My Strength! (Offensive Burst)
Firesweep Sword+ Alternate: Brave Sword+ |
A | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Life and Death 3 |
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Reposition | B | Chill Def 3 Alternate: Hit and Run |
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Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Even Spd Wave 3 | |
SP | 2055 | S | Speed +3 Alternate: Attack +3 |
Defense Ignoring Specials
Overview
Defense-reducing specials are some of the most commonly used, thanks to their low cooldown and general effectiveness in the hands of most units. Moonbow weighs in at 30% defense/resistance ignore with a charge time of two. Luna requires three charges, but ignores 50%. Moonbow and Luna are decent choices for when you aren’t sure which special to use, but they are not the most effective choice for all units. A good rule of thumb is to assume that most units have around 28 defense, which makes Moonbow worth around eight to nine points of damage per procurement, and Luna around 14 damage. These specials grow in effectiveness the higher the opponent’s defense, being most effective on foes with high defense and resistance.
Synergy
Moonbow’s low charge time means it can be activated in a single round of combat, provided someone strikes twice and the user strikes last. With a Quickened Pulse seal combined with a Brave weapon, Moonbow can be activated on the very first attack, making it a fantastic choice for those units. These specials also grow in effectiveness the lower the user’s attack is. Low attack, high speed units are the best candidates for Moonbow. Luna is a slightly stronger version, and is the better choice when not trying to trigger the special on round one. Moonbow’s short cooldown makes it a popular pairing with the Wo Dao, providing a ton of damage when the special activates.
Weaknesses
Moonbow is often used as a catch-all special, and while it is certainly effective in the hands of nearly every unit, it is often not the best choice. While it is easy to activate and can secure some new KO’s, it does not grant the units much more power compared to other specials. Whereas, Ignis and Glacies can allow a unit to threaten nearly anything with a KO. Luna and Moonbow will deal pitiful damage to enemies who already have low defensive stats.