Treats foe's Def/Res as if reduced by 50% during combat.
No Staff
- Non-inheritable by Staff-wielding units.
Units with Skill
Unlocks at 5 ★
Unlocks at 4 ★
Skillsets that use skill
Spookily Similar Build to Every Other Green Tome Cavalier (Player Phase)
Plegian Torch+ (+Spd) Alternate: Gronnblade+ |
A | Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot | |
---|---|---|---|
Positional Assist | B | S/R Far Trace 3 Alternate: Lull Spd/Res 3 |
|
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Panic Smoke 3 Alternate: Fatal Smoke 3 |
|
SP | 1320 | S | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
Rolling Heads (Offensive Focus)
Mercurius Alternate: Armorsmasher+ (+Spd) |
A | Bonus Doubler 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) |
|
---|---|---|---|
Reposition | B | Null Follow-Up 3 Alternate: Wrath 3 |
|
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Time's Pulse 3 Alternate: Drive Atk 2 |
|
SP | 1605 | S | Flashing Blade 3 Alternate: Darting Blow 3 |
Chilling Charmer (Support)
Geishun+ (+Spd) Alternate: Rapier |
A | Fort. Def/Res 3 Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
|
---|---|---|---|
Dance | B | Chill Def 3 Alternate: Wings of Mercy 3 |
|
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Hone Atk 4 Alternate: Hone Spd 4 |
|
SP | 1560 | S | Chill Spd 3 Alternate: HP +5 |
Boomin' Thunder, Black and Blue Asunder (Slow Offense Build / Alt Weapon)
Thunder Armads (+Eff) Alternate: Brave Axe+ |
A | Death Blow (3 or 4) Alternate: Heavy Blade 4 |
|
---|---|---|---|
Positional Assist | B | Bold Fighter 3 Alternate: Wings of Mercy 3 |
|
Luna Alternate: Galeforce |
C | Ostia's Pulse II | |
SP | 2010 | S | Death Blow 3 Alternate: Armored Boots |
Bolero of Bolts (Dedicated Support)
Mögþrasir | A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Swift Sparrow 3 |
|
---|---|---|---|
Dance | B | Wings of Mercy 3 Alternate: Flier Formation 3 |
|
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Ground Orders 3 Alternate: Air Orders 3 |
|
SP | 1020 | S | Aerobatics 3 |
Friegean Foxtrot (Offense/Support Hybrid)
Mögþrasir | A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Swift Sparrow 3 |
|
---|---|---|---|
Dance | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Wings of Mercy 3 |
|
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Ground Orders 3 Alternate: Air Orders 3 |
|
SP | 860 | S | Aerobatics 3 |
What do you mean I’m not a Cavalier? (Offense)
Dracofalchion (+Eff) | A | Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot Alternate: Scendscale |
|
---|---|---|---|
Positional Assist | B | Lull Spd/Def 3 Alternate: Chill Def 3 |
|
Luna Alternate: Draconic Aura |
C | Joint Drive Atk Alternate: Atk/Spd Menace |
|
SP | 1410 | S | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Blade Session 3 |
Hunting By Daybreak, known also as the worst level in 3h maddening (Offense)
Hunting Blade (+Eff) | A | Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot | |
---|---|---|---|
Positional Assist | B | S/D Far Trace 3 Alternate: Seal Def 4 |
|
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Joint Drive Atk | |
SP | 1310 | S | Blade Session 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 3 |
Fleeting Dawn (Offensive Nuke)
Firesweep Bow+ | A | Swift Sparrow 3 Alternate: Life and Death 3 |
|
---|---|---|---|
Reposition | B | Lull Spd/Def 3 | |
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Def Smoke 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry |
|
SP | 1905 | S | Darting Blow 3 Alternate: Quickened Pulse |
Hey, Teacher! Leave those kids alone! (Mixed Counter-unit)
Creator Sword | A | Distant Counter Alternate: Flashing Blade 4 |
|
---|---|---|---|
Rally Atk/Spd+ Alternate: Reposition |
B | Lull Spd/Def 3 Alternate: Null C-Disrupt 3 |
|
Luna Alternate: Ruptured Sky |
C | Even Atk Wave 3 | |
SP | 2070 | S | Chill Spd 3 Alternate: Atk/Res Bond 3 |
Running Lights (Budget Offensive)
Big-Catch Bow+ (+Spd) | A | Brazen Atk/Spd 4 Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
|
---|---|---|---|
Draw Back | B | Desperation 3 | |
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry |
|
SP | 1260 | S | Darting Blow 3 |
Bonds of Crimson and Viridian (Offensive Nuke)
Firesweep Bow+ | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Life and Death 3 |
|
---|---|---|---|
Draw Back | B | Chill Spd 3 | |
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Odd Atk Wave 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry |
|
SP | 1350 | S | Darting Blow 3 Alternate: Quickened Pulse |
Four Scoops (Offense Focus)
Brave Axe+ | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
|
---|---|---|---|
Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Chill Def 3 |
|
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Def Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1635 | S | Darting Blow 3 Alternate: Flashing Blade 3 |
He Needs Shoes (Offensive Nuke)
Bunny Fang (+Eff) | A | Atk/Spd Catch 4 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 3 |
|
---|---|---|---|
Positional Assist | B | S/D Near Trace 3 | |
Luna Alternate: Dragon Fang |
C | Atk/Spd Menace Alternate: Joint Drive Atk |
|
SP | 1860 | S | Fury 3 Alternate: Blade Session 3 |
Pent’s Betrothed (Offensive Nuke)
Firesweep Bow+ Alternate: Bouquet Bow+ (+Spd) |
A | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
|
---|---|---|---|
Reposition | B | Chill Spd 3 Alternate: Desperation 3 |
|
Luna | C | Even Atk Wave 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry |
|
SP | 1605 | S | Darting Blow 3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Spd 3 |
Fury of the Fallen (2HKO Artist)
Shadow Sword (+Eff) | A | Flashing Blade 4 | |
---|---|---|---|
Positional Assist | B | Null Follow-Up 3 | |
Luna Alternate: Dragon Fang |
C | Atk/Spd Menace Alternate: Time's Pulse 3 |
|
SP | 1590 | S | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Blade Session 3 |
Copied Homework No More. (Offense)
Quick Mulagir (+Eff) | A | Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot | |
---|---|---|---|
Positional Assist | B | A/D Far Trace 3 | |
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Joint Drive Atk | |
SP | 1410 | S | Blade Session 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 3 |
The Flowers of Robert Mapplethorpe (Offense)
Plegian Torch+ (+Spd) Alternate: Gronnblade+ |
A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Atk/Spd Push 4 |
|
---|---|---|---|
Positional Assist | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Lull Spd/Res 3 |
|
Luna Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Joint Drive Atk | |
SP | 1050 | S | Heavy Blade 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 3 |
Leanne’s Husband (Offensive Nuke)
Raven King Beak (+Eff) | A | Surge Sparrow Alternate: Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot |
|
---|---|---|---|
Reposition | B | S/D Near Trace 3 Alternate: Dive-Bomb 3 |
|
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Spd/Def Rein 3 Alternate: Spd Smoke 4 |
|
SP | 1695 | S | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
Mucho Texto, Ikeman! (General Use Fighter / Fallen Edelgard Popper)
Wolf Queen Fang (+Eff) | A | Atk/Spd Solo (3 or 4) Alternate: Distant Counter |
|
---|---|---|---|
Reposition | B | Null Follow-Up 3 Alternate: Wrath 3 |
|
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Glare Alternate: Time's Pulse 3 |
|
SP | 1335 | S | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Mystic Boost 3 |
I'm Not Dead Yet
Slaying Bow+ (+Spd) Alternate: Firesweep Bow+ |
A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Atk/Spd Bond 3 |
|
---|---|---|---|
Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Chill Spd 3 |
|
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Even Spd Wave 3 Alternate: Even Atk Wave 3 |
|
SP | 1065 | S | Atk/Def Bond 3 |
Neither Elegant Nohr Gallant (General Offense)
Slaying Bow+ (+Spd) | A | Swift Sparrow 3 Alternate: Death Blow 4 |
|
---|---|---|---|
Swap | B | Special Fighter 3 | |
Luna Alternate: Aether |
C | Def Smoke 3 Alternate: Spd Smoke 3 |
|
SP | 1695 | S | Sturdy Blow 2 Alternate: Darting Blow 3 |
One-Shot Sniper (In-Combat Special Spiral)
Missiletainn | A | Atk/Spd Ideal 4 Alternate: Death Blow 4 |
|
---|---|---|---|
Positional Assist | B | Special Spiral 3 | |
Luna Alternate: Blue Flame |
C | Time's Pulse 3 Alternate: Savage Blow 3 |
|
SP | 1770 | S | Blade Session 3 Alternate: Death Blow 3 |
Bard’s song (General Offense)
Forseti (+Eff) | A | Life and Death (3 or 4) Alternate: Flashing Blade 4 |
|
---|---|---|---|
Reposition Test | B | Special Spiral 3 Alternate: Lull Spd/Res 3 |
|
Luna Alternate: Blazing Wind |
C | Time's Pulse 3 Alternate: Res Smoke 3 |
|
SP | 1245 | S | Flashing Blade 3 Alternate: Life and Death 3 |
Panic! at the Disco (Panic Supporter)
Geishun+ (+Spd) Alternate: Geishun+ (+Res) |
A | R Duel Infantry 3 Alternate: HP +5 |
|
---|---|---|---|
Dance | B | Sudden Panic 3 Alternate: Wings of Mercy 3 |
|
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Panic Ploy 3 Alternate: Infantry Pulse 3 |
|
SP | 1620 | S | HP +5 Alternate: HP/Res 2 |
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.