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
Frelia’s Bravest (Brave Bow)
Brave Bow+ | A | Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
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Ardent Sacrifice Alternate: Draw Back |
B | Desperation 3 | |
Luna Alternate: Iceberg |
C | Joint Drive Spd Alternate: Joint Drive Atk |
|
SP | 1725 | S | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Life and Death 3 |
Archer Check (Triangle Adept Raven)
I LOVE DISTANT COUNTER (Spiral Spam)
Golden Dagger (+Eff) | A | Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot | |
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Positional Assist | B | Special Spiral 3 | |
Luna Alternate: Sol |
C | Time's Pulse 3 Alternate: Joint Drive Atk |
|
SP | 1320 | S | Quickened Pulse Alternate: Atk/Spd Form 3 |
Valentian Cardio and Yoga (Speed Invested Build / Quad)
Falchion (Echoes) (+Eff) | A | Swift Sparrow 3 Alternate: Life and Death (3 or 4) |
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Positional Assist | B | Lull Spd/Def 3 Alternate: Mystic Boost 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Joint Drive Spd Alternate: Spd Smoke 3 |
|
SP | 1860 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Death Blow 3 |
Babyface: Conqueror of Nations (Maximum Damage)
Falchion (Echoes) (+Eff) | A | Death Blow (3 or 4) Alternate: Sturdy Impact |
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Positional Assist | B | Mystic Boost 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Def 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Joint Drive Atk Alternate: Odd Atk Wave 3 |
|
SP | 1410 | S | Death Blow 3 |
Refreshing Barrage (Brave Bow)
Brave Bow+ | A | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Life and Death 3 |
|
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Ardent Sacrifice Alternate: Reposition |
B | Desperation 3 | |
Luna | C | Even Spd Wave 3 | |
SP | 1995 | S | Speed +3 |
Heated Tactician (Brave)
Brave Lance+ | A | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Life and Death 3 |
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Reposition Alternate: Reciprocal Aid |
B | Desperation 3 | |
Luna | C | Threaten Def 3 | |
SP | 1710 | S | Speed +3 Alternate: Attack +3 |
Seaside Sweep (Firesweep)
Firesweep Lance+ | A | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Life and Death 3 |
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Reposition | B | Chill Spd 3 Alternate: Hit and Run |
|
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Hone Atk 3 | |
SP | 1995 | S | Speed +3 Alternate: Attack +3 |
This is the best sword cavalier in the game. (Offense)
Rowdy Sword (+Eff) | A | Atk/Def Solo (3 or 4) Alternate: Death Blow 4 |
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Positional Assist | B | Lull Atk/Def 3 Alternate: A/D Near Trace 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Panic Ploy 3 Alternate: Panic Smoke 3 |
|
SP | 1920 | S | Atk/Def Solo 3 Alternate: Sturdy Blow 2 |
The Bravest Bride (Brave Build)
Brave Lance+ | A | Death Blow 4 Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 3 |
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Reposition Alternate: Draw Back |
B | Hit and Run Alternate: Lancebreaker 3 |
|
Luna Alternate: Draconic Aura |
C | Panic Ploy 3 Alternate: Threaten Def 3 |
|
SP | 2010 | S | Attack +3 |
Fired-Up Femme Fatale
Firesweep Lance+ | A | Life and Death 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 3 |
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Pivot Alternate: Swap |
B | Chill Spd 3 Alternate: Hit and Run |
|
Luna Alternate: Draconic Aura |
C | Spd Smoke 3 Alternate: Threaten Spd 3 |
|
SP | 1995 | S | Speed +3 |
Anime Eyes Of Doom (Offensive)
Rebecca's Bow (+Eff) | A | Sturdy Impact Alternate: Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) |
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Reposition | B | Lull Spd/Def 3 Alternate: Desperation 3 |
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Luna | C | Even Atk Wave 3 | |
SP | 1695 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Sturdy Blow 2 |
Humpday Hunting (Defensive)
Rebecca's Bow (+Eff) | A | Distant Def 4 Alternate: Mirror Stance 3 |
|
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Reposition | B | Null C-Disrupt 3 | |
Luna Alternate: Aether |
C | Even Atk Wave 3 | |
SP | 1695 | S | Distant Def 3 Alternate: Swift Stance 2 |
Silent Assassin (Sweep/Support)
Frozen Fractal (Type Check / Budget)
Lightning Breath+ (+Spd) Alternate: Light Breath+ (+Spd) |
A | Triangle Adept 3 | |
---|---|---|---|
Dance | B | Swordbreaker 3 Alternate: Escape Route 3 |
|
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Hone Atk 3 Alternate: Fortify Dragons |
|
SP | 1200 | S | Close Def 3 |
BATHE IN THE CRIMSON RAIN (Offensive/Special Activation)
Nameless Blade (+Eff) | A | Life and Death 3 Alternate: Fury 3 |
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Reposition | B | Wrath 3 Alternate: Desperation 3 |
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Luna | C | Infantry Pulse 3 Alternate: Threaten Spd 3 |
|
SP | 1545 | S | Flashing Blade 3 |
And Thus The Reinhardt Was Born (Low-Investment / General Gameplay)
Dire Thunder | A | Death Blow (3 or 4) | |
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Reposition Alternate: Draw Back |
B | Chill Res 3 Alternate: Lancebreaker 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Hone Cavalry Alternate: Savage Blow 3 |
|
SP | 1185 | S | Death Blow 3 Alternate: Quickened Pulse |
The Archer General (Offensive Nuke)
Argent Bow (+Eff) | A | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Null Follow-Up 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Draconic Aura |
C | Even Spd Wave 3 Alternate: Threaten Spd 3 |
|
SP | 1545 | S | Darting Blow 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd 2 |
BUT MAAAARS (Offensive Nuke)
Renowned Bow (+Eff) | A | Death Blow (3 or 4) Alternate: Sturdy Impact |
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Reposition | B | Lull Atk/Def 3 Alternate: Special Spiral 3 |
|
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Even Atk Wave 3 | |
SP | 1245 | S | Sturdy Blow 2 Alternate: Quickened Pulse |
Tipped with Fire AND Blood! (Firesweep Lance)
Firesweep Lance+ | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Darting Blow 3 |
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Draw Back Alternate: Reposition |
B | Hit and Run Alternate: Lancebreaker 3 |
|
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Spd Ploy 3 Alternate: Def Ploy 3 |
|
SP | 1560 | S | Def Ploy 3 Alternate: Atk Ploy 3 |
Prodigy's four-shadowing (General Purpose Offensive)
Cordelia's Lance (+Spd) | A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Atk/Spd Push 4 |
|
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 | |
Luna Alternate: Galeforce |
C | Fortify Fliers | |
SP | 1125 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Spd 3 |
Taking the Bull by the Horns! (Red Counter)
Bull Spear (+Atk) Alternate: Sapphire Lance+ |
A | Fury 3 | |
---|---|---|---|
Draw Back | B | Swordbreaker 3 | |
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Hone Cavalry Alternate: Spur Def 3 |
|
SP | 1500 | S | Attack +3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Spd 3 |
Crimson Star (General Dueler)
Firesweep Lance+ | A | Life and Death 3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Spd 3 |
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Draw Back | B | Drag Back Alternate: Hit and Run |
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Luna | C | Hone Cavalry Alternate: Spur Def 3 |
|
SP | 1575 | S | Speed +3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Spd 3 |
Hinoka's Zero Yen Payroll (Literally Any Other Bow)
Helm Bow+ (+Spd) Alternate: Brave Bow+ |
A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Life and Death (3 or 4) |
|
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Ardent Sacrifice Alternate: Draw Back |
B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Lull Spd/Def 3 |
|
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Time's Pulse 3 Alternate: Spd Smoke 3 |
|
SP | 1185 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Death Blow 3 |
One Winged Archer (Support)
Dignified Bow (+Eff) | A | C Duel Infantry 3 Alternate: HP +5 |
|
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Reposition Alternate: Rally Atk/Spd+ |
B | Chill Spd 3 | |
Luna Alternate: Aether |
C | Panic Ploy 3 | |
SP | 1695 | S | Chill Atk 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.