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
A Promise Unforgotten (Catria Ball Defense)
Grafcalibur | A | Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot Alternate: Steady Impact |
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Assistless Alternate: Rally Assist |
B | Spd/Def Tempo 3 Alternate: Null Follow-Up 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Ruptured Sky |
C | Time's Pulse 3 Alternate: Joint Drive Atk |
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SP | 1020 | S | Blade Session 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 3 |
Quirky And Relatable Holidays (Offensive)
Hrist Alternate: Gronnblade+ |
A | Swift Sparrow 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 4 |
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Positional Assist | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Lull Spd/Res 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Joint Drive Atk | |
SP | 1800 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Heavy Blade 3 |
Falsely Indigo (Time's Pulse + Ninja Yari / High-Investment)
Ninja Yari+ | A | Flashing Blade 4 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 3 |
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Positional Assist | B | Lull Spd/Def 3 | |
Luna Alternate: Galeforce |
C | Time's Pulse 3 | |
SP | 1650 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Flashing Blade 3 |
Trailblazer of Hope (General Offense)
Dark Spikes T (+Eff) | A | Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot | |
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Positional Assist | B | Lull Spd/Res 3 Alternate: Atk/Res Tempo 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Dragon Fang |
C | Atk/Spd Menace Alternate: Time's Pulse 3 |
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SP | 1410 | S | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Blade Session 3 |
Time for an Ambush-ses! (Aether Raids Defense)
Sneering Axe (+Eff) | A | Sturdy Impact | |
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Rally Assist Alternate: Positional Assist |
B | Wings of Mercy 3 Alternate: Sudden Panic 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Dragon Fang |
C | Infantry Pulse 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1920 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Death Blow 3 |
Hilda Von Whoses??? (Aggressive / General Content Attacker)
Sneering Axe (+Eff) | A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) |
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Positional Assist | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Null Follow-Up 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Time's Pulse 3 Alternate: Rouse Spd/Def 3 |
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SP | 1260 | S | Brazen Atk/Spd 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
The TENDERIZER (Aether Raids Defense Focus)
Sky Maiougi+ (+Spd) Alternate: Ouch Pouch+ (+Spd) |
A | Sturdy Impact Alternate: Mirror Impact |
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Rally Assist Alternate: Positional Assist |
B | Lull Atk/Spd 3 Alternate: Lull Spd/Def 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Ignis |
C | Panic Smoke 3 Alternate: Time's Pulse 3 |
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SP | 1920 | S | Death Blow 3 Alternate: Hardy Bearing 3 |
Uncrossable Waters (Offensive Nuke)
Exotic Fruit Juice | A | Atk/Spd Solo 4 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 3 |
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Draw Back | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Res 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Hone Cavalry Alternate: Res Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1350 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 |
Mia the Top Dawg (Aether Raids Defense)
Summer Strikers | A | Swift Sparrow 3 Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
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Rally Assist | B | Lull Spd/Def 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Def 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Miracle |
C | Panic Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1920 | S | Hardy Bearing 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
The Little Dragon (Player Phase)
Dragoon Axe | A | Mirror Impact Alternate: Sturdy Impact |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Flier Formation 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Def Smoke 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1635 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Darting Blow 3 |
Herbs and Spices (Offensive)
Brave Bow+ Alternate: Slaying Bow+ (+Spd) |
A | Death Blow (3 or 4) Alternate: Sturdy Impact |
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Reposition | B | Special Spiral 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Def 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Blazing Wind |
C | Def Smoke 3 Alternate: Joint Hone Atk |
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SP | 1695 | S | Heavy Blade 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
Bun-Bun Bop (General Offense)
Bun-Bun Baton | A | Atk/Spd Push 4 Alternate: Heavy Blade 4 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Flier Formation 3 |
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Luna | C | Def Smoke 3 Alternate: Hone Fliers |
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SP | 1635 | S | Heavy Blade 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
How to OHKO the Death Knight Without Dark Spikes-T (Special Spiral)
Hades Ω | A | Death Blow 4 Alternate: Life and Death (3 or 4) |
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Draw Back Alternate: Reposition |
B | Special Spiral 3 | |
Luna Alternate: Blazing Wind |
C | Time's Pulse 3 Alternate: Savage Blow 3 |
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SP | 1695 | S | Hardy Bearing 3 Alternate: Sturdy Blow 2 |
I'm Staying where it's Safe! (Firesweep Bow Offense)
Firesweep Bow+ | A | Life and Death (3 or 4) Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 3 |
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Reposition | B | Lull Spd/Def 3 Alternate: Poison Strike 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Close Guard 3 |
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SP | 1515 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Heavy Blade 3 |
Apex Blitz (Aether Raids Defense)
Cordelia's Lance (+Eff) | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Atk/Spd Bond 4 |
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Draw Back | B | Wings of Mercy 3 Alternate: Flier Formation 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Blue Flame |
C | Ward Fliers | |
SP | 1185 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Atk/Spd Bond 3 |
Reinhardt's #1 Fan (Non AR Player Phase)
Venin Edge | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) | |
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Positional Assist | B | Windsweep 3 Alternate: Lull Spd/Def 3 |
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Luna | C | Fatal Smoke 3 Alternate: Joint Drive Spd |
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SP | 1920 | S | Darting Blow 3 Alternate: Heavy Blade 3 |
Red Alert (Defensive)
Guard Bow+ (+Res) | A | Distant Def 4 | |
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Reposition | B | Null C-Disrupt 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Aether |
C | Atk Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1695 | S | Distant Def 3 Alternate: Swift Stance 2 |
Old Town Road (Offensive)
Firesweep Bow+ Alternate: Shining Bow+ (+Spd) |
A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Fury 3 |
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Reposition | B | Lull Spd/Def 3 Alternate: Chill Def 3 |
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Luna | C | Spur Spd/Res 2 | |
SP | 1125 | S | Darting Blow 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd 2 |
Chad Vs Bern (Offensive)
Barb Shuriken+ (+Spd) Alternate: Dragonslasher+ |
A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 3 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 | |
Luna | C | Drive Spd 2 | |
SP | 1185 | S | Sturdy Blow 2 Alternate: Flashing Blade 3 |
Large Sand Dunes (General Offensive)
Guardian's Bow Alternate: Firesweep Bow+ |
A | Life and Death 4 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 3 |
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Draw Back | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Special Spiral 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Pulse Smoke 3 | |
SP | 1265 | S | Flashing Blade 3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Spd 3 |
Journeyman’s Path (Offensive Nuke)
Brave Axe+ Alternate: Firesweep Axe+ |
A | Death Blow (3 or 4) Alternate: Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) |
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Reposition | B | Lull Spd/Def 3 Alternate: Null Follow-Up 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Even Atk Wave 3 Alternate: Threaten Def 3 |
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SP | 1245 | S | Sturdy Blow 2 Alternate: Darting Blow 3 |
Blazing Sandstorm (Firesweep Offensive)
Firesweep Axe+ | A | Swift Sparrow 3 Alternate: Darting Blow 4 |
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Reposition | B | Special Spiral 3 Alternate: Sudden Panic 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Rouse Atk/Def 3 Alternate: Infantry Pulse 3 |
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SP | 1695 | S | Chill Def 3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Spd 3 |
Eye of the Tiger (Offensive Generalist)
Slaying Axe+ (+Spd) Alternate: Wo Gùn+ (+Spd) |
A | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
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Reposition | B | Null Follow-Up 3 Alternate: Desperation 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Rouse Atk/Def 3 Alternate: Infantry Pulse 3 |
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SP | 1605 | S | Heavy Blade 3 Alternate: Brazen Atk/Spd 3 |
Shinon's Phantom (Setup Sweeper)
Candlewax Bow+ (+Spd) | A | Brazen Atk/Spd (3 or 4) Alternate: Brazen Atk/Def 3 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 | |
Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Odd Spd Wave 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry |
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SP | 965 | S | Brazen Atk/Spd 3 Alternate: Darting Blow 3 |
Will-O-Wisp (Firesweep Offense)
Firesweep Bow+ | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Death Blow (3 or 4) |
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Reposition | B | Lull Spd/Def 3 Alternate: Chill Spd 3 |
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Luna Alternate: Moonbow |
C | Odd Spd Wave 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry |
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SP | 1575 | S | Darting Blow 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd 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.