Moon Knight is a dynamic, strategic Duelist in Marvel Rivals, with both adaptability and power in its offense. Moon Knight is always agile and he can manipulate the battlefield because of his powerful Crescent Dart and Moon Blade, along with quick repositioning with Moonlight Hook and Rising Leap. While he does not have great survivability, his movement and ability use make him deadlier if played strategically. In this guide, we will walk you through some of his key abilities and tips on maximizing damage potential while teaching you how to ensure the right place at the right time.
Moon Knight Abilities in Marvel Rivals
Abilities | Description |
| Crescent Dart | Unleash Crescent Darts forward that can bounce between enemies and Ankhs. |
| Night Glider | Enter a gliding state. |
| Ancient Ankh | Fire an Ankh to knock enemies within its radius airborne towards the center. |
| Moonlight Hook | Launch a frontal grappling hook that pulls Moon Knight towards it. |
| Triple Eclipse | Perform a combo with his truncheon, and the third strike will slightly Launch Up enemies. |
| Rising Leap | Perform a double jump. |
| Moon Blade | Launch forward a Moon Blade that can bounce between enemies and Ankhs. |
| Full Moon (Team Up) | Cloak & Dagger can inject light and dark energy into Moon Knight to create a Light & Dark Realm where Moon Knight can become invisible. |
| Hand of Khonshu (Ultimate) | Open a portal that allows Khonshu to bombard enemies with his talons. |
How to Play as Moon Knight
- Moon Knight is a great choice for players who are new to the Duelist role. His basic attack bounces off enemies and any placed Ankhs, dealing substantial damage. When used with precision, his Fist of Khonsu becomes even more formidable.
- Like most Duelists, Moon Knight isn’t the toughest when it comes to survivability, so timing is the key. Finding the right position to target enemies is essential with abilities like Moonlight Hook and Rising Leap, he can easily reach higher platforms to launch his attacks.
- The key is to use Crescent Dart and Moon Blade to dish out heavy damage, while boosting it by placing Ancient Ankhs whenever you can. Throwing an Ankh directly at an enemy sends them flying, but it’s often more effective to place an Ankh in a hidden spot, making it harder for enemies to destroy.
- Teaming up with Cloak and Dagger, Moon Knight’s Full Moon Team Up ability is a valuable addition, making him invisible. While the area is still visible, be cautious of enemy AOE attacks – especially Ultimates from characters like Scarlet Witch, Iron Man, and Magneto.
- Stay clear of close combat with other melee Duelists, as Moon Knight can be easily overwhelmed in those situations. If you’re caught in a fight you want to avoid, use Moonlight Hook and Rising Leap to make a quick escape.
- Moon Knight’s Ultimate ability, Hand of Konshu, is perfect for dealing heavy damage to groups of enemies, especially near objectives. Throw an Ankh into the area and keep using basic attacks to maximize the damage, which can quickly take out an entire enemy team.
