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
In Service To Devotion (Offensive Utility)
Loyal Wreath+ (+Spd) Alternate: Loyal Wreath+ (+Res) |
A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Atk/Spd Bond 3 |
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Reposition Alternate: Swap |
B | Atk/Res Link 3 Alternate: Chill Spd 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Spd Ploy 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry |
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SP | 1245 | S | Res Ploy 3 Alternate: Distant Def 3 |
Radiant Companion (Offensive/Support)
Juicy Wave+ (+Spd) | A | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
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Rally Atk/Spd+ | B | Chill Spd 3 Alternate: Chill Res 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Hone Cavalry Alternate: Def Tactic 3 |
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SP | 1320 | S | Res Tactic 3 |
Stacked Sweeper (Offensive)
Barb Shuriken+ (+Spd) Alternate: Red-Hot Ducks+ (+Spd) |
A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 3 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Chill Def 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Hone Fliers | |
SP | 1025 | S | Brazen Atk/Spd 3 Alternate: Darting Blow 3 |
Quack Attack (Offensive)
Red-Hot Ducks+ (+Spd) Alternate: Barb Shuriken+ (+Spd) |
A | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
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Reposition Alternate: Rally Up Atk+ |
B | Desperation 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Even Spd Wave 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry |
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SP | 1545 | S | Heavy Blade 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd 2 |
Bubbling Over (Support)
Smoke Dagger+ (+Spd) Alternate: Red-Hot Ducks+ (+Spd) |
A | Swift Sparrow 2 | |
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Reposition Alternate: Rally Up Atk+ |
B | Windsweep 3 Alternate: Watersweep 3 |
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Moonbow | C | Hone Cavalry Alternate: Drive Spd 2 |
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SP | 1425 | S | Drive Atk 2 Alternate: Phantom Spd 3 |
Burning Hot Springs (Offensive Nuke)
Firesweep Lance+ | A | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Heavy Blade 3 |
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Reposition | B | Hit and Run Alternate: Chill Spd 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Galeforce |
C | Hone Fliers Alternate: Odd Def Wave 3 |
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SP | 1860 | S | Heavy Blade 3 |
Serenes Maelstrom (Offensive Support)
Heron Wing | A | Fury 3 Alternate: Triangle Adept 3 |
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Sing | B | Wings of Mercy 3 Alternate: Flier Formation 3 |
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Moonbow | C | Even Def Wave 3 Alternate: Fortify Beasts |
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SP | 1320 | S | Guidance 3 |
I… H-help! Yes? (Generic Support / Budget Friendly)
Heron Wing | A | Mirror Stance 2 Alternate: Fury 3 |
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Sing | B | Flier Formation 3 Alternate: Wings of Mercy 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Iceberg |
C | Drive Spd 2 Alternate: Def Ploy 3 |
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SP | 1140 | S | Spd Ploy 3 Alternate: Guidance 3 |
Naesala’s Wife (Beast/Dragon Support)
Heron Wing | A | Mirror Stance 2 Alternate: Fury 3 |
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Sing | B | Chill Def 3 Alternate: Wings of Mercy 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Iceberg |
C | Hone Beasts Alternate: Goad Fliers |
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SP | 1100 | S | Spd Ploy 3 Alternate: Blaze Dance 3 |
Starting Strong (Player Phase)
Brave Sword+ | A | Death Blow 4 | |
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Reposition | B | Chill Def 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Draconic Aura |
C | Odd Atk Wave 3 Alternate: Hone Fliers |
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SP | 2145 | S | Heavy Blade 3 |
Blaze of Glory (Offensive)
Harmonic Lance+ (+Spd) Alternate: Wagasa+ (+Spd) |
A | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Fury 3 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Chill Spd 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Def Tactic 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry |
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SP | 1425 | S | Heavy Blade 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd 2 |
Bright Like a Firework (Firesweep)
Firesweep Lance+ | A | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Life and Death 3 |
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Reposition | B | Chill Spd 3 Alternate: Drag Back |
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Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Even Spd Wave 3 Alternate: Def Tactic 3 |
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SP | 2055 | S | Heavy Blade 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd 2 |
It's A Flesh Wound (Brave Bow)
Brave Bow+ | A | Death Blow (3 or 4) Alternate: Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) |
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Reposition | B | Chill Def 3 Alternate: Chill Spd 3 |
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Moonbow | C | Odd Atk Wave 3 | |
SP | 1575 | S | Atk/Spd Bond 3 |
I Promise I'm Okay (Budget)
Kabura Ya+ (+Spd) | A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Atk/Spd Bond 3 |
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Reposition | B | Atk/Spd Link 3 Alternate: Desperation 3 |
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Moonbow | C | Goad Fliers Alternate: Even Res Wave 3 |
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SP | 1065 | S | Atk/Spd Bond 3 Alternate: Speed +3 |
Let the show begin! (General Purpose / Aether Raids Offense)
Prayer Wheel (+Eff) | A | Atk/Spd Push 4 Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
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Gray Waves II | B | Wings of Mercy 3 | |
Moonbow | C | Guidance 3 Alternate: Ground Orders 3 |
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SP | 1470 | S | Aerobatics 3 Alternate: Air Orders 3 |
Holiday Season’s Tactics (Vantage)
Broadleaf Fan+ (+Atk) Alternate: Pumpkin-a-Box+ (+Atk) |
A | Close Counter | |
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Swap Alternate: Pivot |
B | Vantage 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Miracle |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1635 | S | Spd Smoke 3 Alternate: Armored Boots |
God is a Woman (Aether Raids Offense / Dedicated Support)
Temari+ (+Res) | A | Fort. Def/Res 3 Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
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Smite | B | Sabotage Def 3 Alternate: Disarm Trap 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Iceberg |
C | Sparkling Boost+ | |
SP | 1640 | S | Phantom Res 3 |
no more tears left to cry (Aether Raids Offense / Wings of Mercy Enabler)
Pumpkin-a-Box+ (+Atk) Alternate: Lyfjaberg |
A | Fury 4 Alternate: Fury 3 |
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Positional Assist | B | Disarm Trap 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1510 | S | Fury 3 |
You can’t win against Gharnef. (Offense)
Imhullu (+Eff) | A | Sturdy Impact Alternate: Mirror Impact |
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Positional Assist | B | Null Follow-Up 3 Alternate: Lull Atk/Res 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Fatal Smoke 3 Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3 |
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SP | 2250 | S | Blade Session 3 Alternate: Sturdy Blow 2 |
I’m a Goofy Goober, Yeah! (Support Focus)
Sylgr (+Eff) | A | B Duel Infantry 4 Alternate: HP/Spd 2 |
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Positional Assist | B | Even Pulse Tie 3 Alternate: Atk/Def Ruse 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Ruptured Sky |
C | Spur Atk/Def 2 Alternate: Joint Drive Atk |
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SP | 1770 | S | Drive Atk 2 |
HUMALA BEBUHLA ZEEBUHLA BOP (Offense / Support Hybrid)
Sylgr (+Eff) | A | Swift Sparrow 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo (3 or 4) |
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Positional Assist | B | Desperation 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Spd Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1710 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Flashing Blade 3 |
Savage Songstress (Offensive)
Book of Shadows | A | Fury 3 Alternate: Spd/Res Bond 3 |
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Sing | B | Guard 3 Alternate: Wings of Mercy 3 |
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Moonbow | C | Atk Tactic 3 Alternate: Spur Def/Res 2 |
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SP | 1660 | S | Atk/Def Bond 3 |
Supportive Singer (Full Support)
Dancer's Ring+ (+Spd) Alternate: Book of Shadows |
A | Fury 3 Alternate: Triangle Adept 3 |
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Sing | B | Geyser Dance 2 Alternate: Wings of Mercy 3 |
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Moonbow | C | Atk Tactic 3 Alternate: Breath of Life 3 |
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SP | 1545 | S | Breath of Life 3 |
The Most Ebic Sword (General Use)
Firesweep Sword+ | A | Atk/Spd Catch 4 Alternate: Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot |
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Positional Assist | B | Lunar Brace II | |
Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Atk/Spd Menace Alternate: Rouse Atk/Spd 4 |
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SP | 1400 | S | Heavy Blade 3 |
Aversa’s Blight (Player Phase Offense)
Aversa's Night (+Eff) | A | Atk/Spd Catch 4 Alternate: Atk/Spd Boosting A Slot |
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Positional Assist | B | S/R Far Trace 3 Alternate: A/R Far Trace 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Atk/Res Menace Alternate: Spd/Res Rein 3 |
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SP | 1710 | S | Blade Session 3 Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 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.