Moon Knight is one of the strongest DPS characters Marvel Rivalsspecializing in killing enemy heroes hiding behind cover. This hero is an expert in mid to long range combat and can cause a lot of problems for the enemy team when playing around objectives. His abilities allow him to control zones from a safe distance while making life difficult for the enemy Vanguard and healers.
But that doesn't mean Moon Knight is just a damage-dealing machine. On the contrary, with many escape and movement abilities, Moon Knight is one of the most agile heroes in the game. Here is a complete guide for players who want to get this hero and dominate their competitive games Marvel Rivals.
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Moon Knight Abilities in Marvel Rivals
- Basic Health: 250
- Difficulty rating: 3 stars
- Team Role: Duelist
Moon Knight's role in Marvel Rivals is a Duelist, meaning his primary goal is to dish out as much damage as possible and get key kills during combat. Whether you're fighting objectives or setting up a perimeter around attack points, Moon Knight can crouch and make it impossible for enemy heroes to pass through specific points on the map.
Here's a quick overview of all his abilities Marvel Rivals:
|
Ability name |
Ability type |
Description |
Cooldown |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Crescent Dart |
Primary attack |
Moon Knight throws three crescent arrows in a straight path that bounce between nearby enemies and Ankhs, dealing damage. |
– |
|
Moonblade |
Secondary attack |
Fire a Moonblade forward that can bounce between nearby enemies and Ankhs, dealing damage. |
6s |
|
Ancient Ankh |
Activated ability |
Moon Knight fires an Ankh that blasts enemies in its radius towards the center. Once cast, it remains on the field until an enemy hero destroys it. |
12s |
|
Triple eclipse |
Melee attack |
Moon Knight performs a combo with his baton. Every third hit shoots the enemy up slightly. |
– |
|
Rising jump |
The ability to jump |
Moon Knight can perform a double jump. |
6s |
|
Night Glider |
Activated ability |
While in the air, hold the button on the dashboard to start gliding. |
– |
|
Moonlight Hook |
Activated ability |
Moon Knight launches a grappling hook from the front that pulls the hero towards him. |
15s |
|
Hand of Khonshu |
The ultimate ability |
Moon Knight opens a portal on the field where Khonshu bombards enemies with his claws, dealing massive damage over 3 seconds. |
– |
Moon Knights abilities allow him to deal massive damage to enemy heroes when they gang up. Since his basic attacks bounce between nearby targets, Moon Knight specializes in controlling choke points on the map that prevent access. In addition, he also has a lot of mobility skills to get to the high ground and stay out of reach of the opponent.
How to play Moon Knight in Marvel Rivals
Moon Knight boasts a wider range of abilities compared to most heroes in the Marvel Rivals. But you can't use them without thinking or planning behind them. All of his abilities synergize well with each other, and to deal as much DPS as possible, you'll want to chain them in the right order depending on the situation.
Let's start with his DPS abilities first. Moon Knight's basic attacks have a special effect that allows Crescent Darts to bounce between enemies and deal additional damage. Since the attacks also chain and bounce with the Ancient Ankh, you'll be able to place it on choke points to whittle down your opponent's health from a safe angle. It's a highly overpowered ability in the right hands.
The enemy team can destroy the Ancient Ankh with basic attacks.
The Ancient Ankh also has a secondary effect. When you launch it, enemy heroes caught in its radius are knocked down and pulled towards its center. While the disable only lasts a short time, it can help set up other abilities like your ultimate. You can also use it to set up your allies so they can easily get their abilities.
Moon Knight's melee works a little differently than other heroes. Dubbed Triple Eclipse, your melee allows you to blast an enemy hero every third attack. While the damage isn't overwhelming, you can use it to whittle down the last bit of health on an enemy you knock out during a fight.
Moon Knight's secondary, Moon Blade, fires another projectile with a wider AOE. Like Crescent Dart, this ability also binds between enemies and Ankh Ankh, allowing you to deal massive damage if you bounce them off of two or three heroes.
When it comes to mobility, Moon Knight has several tools at his disposal. This hero has a double jump with a 6 second cooldown called Rising Leap. While in the air, Moon Knight can use the night glider to glide slowly to get to high ground or escape enemy crosshairs.
Night Glider has no cooldown and can be activated while Moon Knight is in the air.
However, the biggest move ability at his disposal is the Moonlight Hook. Basically, it allows you to launch a grappling hook at a target location to quickly pull you towards it. You can also use Rising Leap in the air and follow the Night Glider to cover huge distances if you need to rush to the target.
Moon Knight's Team-up Ability with Cloak & Dagger allows Moon Night to turn invisible at the press of a button. Invisibility is not broken even when attacked. However, it has a long cooldown and the invisibility duration is not very long. So don't stress too much about activating this Team-Up combo.
His Hand of Khonshu, on the other hand, is a massive, game-changing ultimate that can destroy the entire enemy team if you land it perfectly. If you have Doctor Strange on your team, you can use it in conjunction with Eye of Agamoto to wipe out the enemy team with a single press of a button. You'll want to use it when the opponent's team is bunched up to deal as much damage as possible.
Marvel Rivals: Moon Knight Tips & Tricks
Here are some basic tips to keep in mind when playing Moon Knight Marvel Rivals:
- Without innate healing, Moon Knight has a hard time surviving when the enemy team targets the hero. When playing the hero, try to stay out of the enemy's line of fire as much as possible.
- Having a good idea of the map is always useful when playing as Moon Knight. You'll want to gain a height advantage with Rising Leap and Moonlight Hook.
- Ancient Ankh can parry your basic attacks and hit enemies hiding behind cover.
- Moonlight Hook has a long cooldown. Don't use it to rush to the goal when the game starts.
- You can aim the Moonlight Hook under your hero and jump into the air. In tricky situations, use this to create a quick gate.
- Make enemy strategists and vanguards your priority as Moon Knight, as it's easy to chain attacks between them.
- If the opposing team has heroes like Black Panther, try to stay off their radar as much as possible.
As a Duelist, Moon Knight's damage potential is unmatched in the game. The knockback and chain effect from his basic attacks and Moon Blade ability can completely destroy the enemy team when used in combination with AOE stun. With the tips we've dropped, you should learn the hero more easily Marvel Rivals.