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
Respiratory Aid (Support)
Geirskögul (+Eff) | A | Fury (3 or 4) | |
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Reposition | B | Chill Atk 3 Alternate: Chill Def 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Drive Spd 2 Alternate: Infantry Pulse 3 |
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SP | 1245 | S | Chill Spd 3 Alternate: Drive Atk 2 |
Only the Finest Retainer (Offensive)
Slaying Edge+ (+Spd) Alternate: Wo Dao+ (+Spd) |
A | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Fury 3 |
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Reposition | B | Desperation 3 Alternate: Chill Def 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Even Spd Wave 3 Alternate: Hone Cavalry |
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SP | 1545 | S | Atk/Spd 2 Alternate: Speed +3 |
The Princely Assassin (Pseudo-Sweep)
Nidhogg (+Eff) | A | Life and Death (3 or 4) Alternate: C Duel Infantry 3 |
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Positional Assist Alternate: Rally Spd/Def+ |
B | Windsweep 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Ruptured Sky |
C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Atk Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1860 | S | Poison Strike 3 |
A Virtuous Heart (Full Support)
Lordly Lance (+Eff) | A | Fury (3 or 4) | |
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Reposition | B | Chill Atk 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Ward Cavalry Alternate: Drive Res 2 |
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SP | 1185 | S | Drive Res 2 |
Brave Heart (Player Phase)
Brave Bow+ Alternate: Spendthrift Bow+ |
A | Death Blow (3 or 4) Alternate: Sturdy Impact |
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Reposition | B | Lull Atk/Def 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Def Smoke 3 Alternate: Pulse Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1245 | S | Death Blow 3 Alternate: Heavy Blade 3 |
Brutal Beauty
Bow of Beauty (+Eff) | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) | |
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Reposition | B | Lull Spd/Def 3 Alternate: Special Spiral 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Joint Hone Spd Alternate: Odd Spd Wave 3 |
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SP | 1935 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Flashing Blade 3 |
Yorokobe, Shounen (Offensive Support)
Dark Aura (+Eff) | A | Fury (3 or 4) Alternate: Fort. Def/Res 3 |
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Positional Assist | B | Sabotage Atk 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Joint Drive Atk Alternate: Drive Atk 2 |
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SP | 1410 | S | Drive Atk 2 |
Deliverance Hero (Support)
Knightly Lance (+Eff) | A | Fort. Def/Res 3 Alternate: Fury (3 or 4) |
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Reposition | B | Sabotage Atk 3 Alternate: Chill Atk 3 |
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Moonbow | C | Ward Cavalry Alternate: Distant Guard 3 |
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SP | 2035 | S | Drive Res 2 Alternate: Drive Def 2 |
Embracing the Heat (Firesweep)
Firesweep Bow+ | A | Atk/Spd Solo 3 Alternate: Fury 3 |
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Reposition | B | Chill Def 3 | |
Moonbow | C | Even Spd Wave 3 | |
SP | 2055 | S | Flashing Blade 3 |
Sisterly Bond (Offensive)
Sniper's Bow (+Eff) | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Atk/Spd Form 3 |
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Reposition | B | Null Follow-Up 3 Alternate: Lull Spd/Def 3 |
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Moonbow | C | Time's Pulse 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1245 | S | Swift Sparrow 2 Alternate: Flashing Blade 3 |
A Legion of Post-Combat Effects (Offense-Support Hybrid)
Sniper's Bow (+Eff) | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Atk/Spd Form 3 |
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Reposition | B | Poison Strike 3 | |
Moonbow | C | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1065 | S | Savage Blow 3 |
The Enemy (Offensive Nuke)
Concealed Blade (+Eff) | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Flashing Blade 4 |
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Reposition | B | Null Follow-Up 3 Alternate: Wrath 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Odd Spd Wave 3 | |
SP | 1145 | S | Flashing Blade 3 Alternate: Darting Blow 3 |
Swept Away (Firesweep)
Firesweep Sword+ | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Life and Death 3 |
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Reposition | B | Null Follow-Up 3 Alternate: Lull Spd/Def 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Odd Spd Wave 3 | |
SP | 1695 | S | Flashing Blade 3 Alternate: Darting Blow 3 |
Ve Vish to Fight (Budget Brawler)
Wo Dao+ (+Atk) Alternate: Wo Dao+ (+Spd) |
A | Sturdy Blow 2 Alternate: Fury 3 |
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Reposition | B | Swordbreaker 3 Alternate: Desperation 3 |
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Moonbow | C | Threaten Def 3 | |
SP | 1265 | S | Atk/Spd 2 Alternate: Attack/Def +2 |
Reckoning Day (Offensive Nuke)
Steady Lance (+Eff) | A | Swift Sparrow (2 or 3) Alternate: Atk/Spd Solo 3 |
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Reposition | B | Chill Def 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Odd Atk Wave 3 Alternate: Def Smoke 3 |
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SP | 1245 | S | Heavy Blade 3 |
Mirage Raid (Budget Offensive)
Steady Lance (+Eff) | A | Life and Death 3 Alternate: Fury 3 |
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Reposition | B | Drag Back | |
Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Hone Cavalry Alternate: Drive Def 2 |
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SP | 1275 | S | Quickened Pulse Alternate: Atk/Spd 2 |
We Have Lucina At Home, Literally. (Low Investment Offensive)
Sealed Falchion (+Eff) | A | Fury (3 or 4) | |
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Positional Assist | B | Desperation 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Luna |
C | Rouse Spd/Def 3 | |
SP | 1260 | S | Brazen Atk/Spd 3 Alternate: Swift Sparrow 2 |
Perfect Match (Firesweep)
Firesweep Bow+ | A | Life and Death 3 | |
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Reposition Alternate: Rally Atk/Spd |
B | Chill Spd 3 Alternate: Swordbreaker 3 |
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Moonbow | C | Spd Smoke 3 Alternate: Hone Atk 3 |
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SP | 1770 | S | Quickened Pulse |
This Dress Cost What?!? (Budget)
First Bite+ (+Spd) Alternate: First Bite+ (+Def) |
A | Fury 3 Alternate: Wind Boost 3 |
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Reciprocal Aid | B | Vantage 3 | |
Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Atk Smoke 3 Alternate: Threaten Atk 3 |
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SP | 1485 | S | Quick Riposte 3 |
Beast Slayer (Anti-Meta)
Inscribed Tome (+Eff) | A | Triangle Adept 3 | |
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Positional Assist | B | Null Follow-Up 3 Alternate: Chill Res 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Bonfire |
C | Rouse Atk/Def 3 Alternate: Odd Atk Wave 3 |
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SP | 1620 | S | Atk/Def Solo 3 Alternate: Quick Riposte 3 |
Social Savant (Defensive Utility)
Wind's Brand (+Eff) | A | Atk/Spd Bond 3 Alternate: Fury 3 |
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Swap | B | Chill Spd 3 Alternate: Vantage 3 |
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Moonbow | C | Res Ploy 3 | |
SP | 1605 | S | Distant Def 3 |
Well, She Did Come With It… (Firesweep Chip Damage)
Firesweep Bow+ | A | Death Blow (3 or 4) | |
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Positional Assist | B | Poison Strike 3 Alternate: Special Spiral 3 |
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Moonbow | C | Savage Blow 3 | |
SP | 1260 | S | Savage Blow 3 Alternate: Poison Strike 3 |
Beatdown Bunny (Offensive)
Brave Axe+ | A | Death Blow 4 Alternate: Death Blow 3 |
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Reposition Alternate: Rally Def/Res |
B | Chill Def 3 Alternate: Axebreaker 3 |
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Moonbow Alternate: Glimmer |
C | Res Tactic 3 Alternate: Spur Def/Res 2 |
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SP | 2145 | S | Quickened Pulse |
Blades in the Easter Eggs (Gronnblade +)
Gronnblade+ | A | Death Blow 4 Alternate: Death Blow 3 |
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Reposition | B | G Tomebreaker 3 | |
Moonbow | C | Threaten Res 3 | |
SP | 2025 | S | Attack +3 |
Anti-Meta (TA/Raven)
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.