Marvel Rivals Moon Knight is a highly effective Duelist class hero who can rake up damage numbers with ease. Although his primary fire rate is slower compared to others in the class, his abilities compensate for it by allowing players to bounce his attacks. Combined with his grapple power that can be used to quickly reach high-ground areas and glide while falling, Moon Knight can turn the tides of war if left unchecked.
Marvel Rivals Moon Knight players have to primarily depend on their ability to place their abilities properly and avoid being targeted by sharpshooters like Hawkeye and Black Widow. His strength lies in fighting groups while using his abilities to bounce attacks. This makes it easier for the team to take down enemies as they need to retreat for heals.
That said, our Marvel Rivals Moon Knight guide will provide you with a detailed brief on his abilities, how you can use them, and much more. Read below to know more.
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Marvel Rivals Moon Knight: All abilities
In Marvel Rivals, Moon Knight has a unique set of abilities that sets him apart from the rest of the Duelists. He has one normal attack and seven abilities. Here are his base stats:
- Class: Duelist
- Health: 250
- Movement speed: 6 m/s
Here's a detailed look at all of his abilities:
Primary weapon
Moon Knight uses Crescent Dart (LMB) as his primary mode of fire. This weapon is quite unique and can deal a lot of damage when used with the abilities. Here are the stats of the primary weapon:
How to play Moon Knight in Marvel Rivals
Movement
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Moon Knight's movement is mostly restricted to three styles. He can perform a normal run like any other Hero, which might not be efficient during a fight. In addition to that, he can perform a double jump, like Hawkeye, to place himself in a safe position or to rush any low-HP enemies.
Lastly, he has Moonlight Hook and Night Glider that help him position himself on higher grounds to have better vantage points. We highly recommend players combine the double jump and Moonlight Hook to launch themselves high and dive into off-guard or low-HP enemies.
Playstyle
Moon Knight is one of the most difficult Marvel Duelists to learn. However, once players can get a hold of the Khonshu follower, they can create chaos inside the maps in Marvel Rivals. The Hero only thrives in close and medium-range fights but can be effective at long range too. He's one of the very few Duelists who can provide area damage with his unique abilities.
As discussed previously, combine the double jump and Moonlight Hook to get into or away from intense fights. Meanwhile, make sure to use the glide ability to cover large distances while jumping from a very high position. Use the Crescent Darts and Moon Blades carefully to finish off low-HP enemies from range.
Finally, players must use the Ancient Ankh precisely, as it can provide damage to multiple enemies within its vicinity. It's helpful if any opponent is hiding in the corners or trying to camp.
Ultimate
The Ultimate ability of Moon Knight, Hand Of Khonshu, is a great way to damage multiple enemies in a wide area. The ability rains down a barrage of missile-like hands of Khonshu upon enemies, heavily damaging them. It is recommended to use this ability when enemies are grouping together.
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Best team-ups for Moon Knight in Marvel Rivals
1) Cloak & Dagger (Strategist)
Moon Knight and Cloak & Dagger together form the Marvel Rivals team-up called Lunar Force. When both the heroes are picked together, Moon Knight is granted a special ability called Full Moon.
When this team-up is active, Moon Knight can activate his team-up ability and go invisible for a duration of six seconds. This allows Moon Knight to take advantageous positions or maneuver out of difficult situations with ease.
2) Mantis (Strategist)
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Mantis is an excellent Strategist to pair with Moon Knight in the game. She can keep Moon Knight healthy throughout with her consistent heals owing to her Healing Flower ability. Moreover, she can provide Moon Knight with a damage boost with her Allied Inspiration ability, making his attacks even more powerful.
Furthermore, Mantis’ stun ability, Spore Slumber, can potentially sedate an enemy for three and a half seconds, making them easy targets for Moon Knight to take down.
Best Marvel Rivals Moon Knight counters
1) Hela (Duelist)
Hela is one of the best counters to Moon Knight in Marvel Rivals. She has one of the highest damage outputs in the game and can easily take down Moon Knight with two or three of her primary ranged attacks, Nightsword Thorn.
Furthermore, her Astral Flock ability allows her to take high ground or escape tough situations, making it difficult for Moon Knight to track her down and kill her.
2) Hawkeye (Duelist)
Similar to Hela, Hawkeye can dish out a massive amount of damage in a very short period, and can easily take down Moon Knight from a safe distance with his Piercing and Blast Arrows. Additionally, the archer’s Hypersonic Arrow ability can knock down a flying Moon Knight and inflict him with slow, making him an easy target.
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Finally, Hawkeye’s ultimate, Hunter’s Sight, enables him to spot and damage afterimages of his enemies, which is particularly powerful against Moon Knight because of his low base health. Hawkeye’s survivability against Moon Knight is also greatly increased owing to his maneuverability with Skyward Leap.
Marvel Rivals Moon Knight Lore
The lore of Moon Knight is an interesting one, to say the least. He has the blessings of the Egyptian gods and also suffers from multiple personalities. Here's the full backstory of Marvel Rivals' version of Moon Knight:
"Mercenary Marc Spector was given a second chance at life when he became the avatar of the Egyptian moon god, Khonshu. As Moon Knight, he doles out righteous vengeance, locked in a never-ending battle with both the criminals on the streets and the voices in his head. At Khonshu's behest, Marc doles out righteous vengeance against those from across all timelines that challenge his master, putting him at odds with everyone from the mystic evils of Doctor Doom to the unknowable, alien darkness that threatens mortals and gods alike."
FAQs about Moon Knight in Marvel Rivals
Q) Is Moon Knight in Marvel Rivals?
Yes, Moon Knight is one of the playable Duelist characters in the game.
Q) Can Moon Knight deal damage?
Moon Knight is one of the easiest Duelists to play in Rivals. His abilities make it possible to rake in a huge amount of damage as his attacks can bounce between enemies.
That's all there is to know about Marvel Rivals Moon Knight. Owing to your ability to deal a ton of burst damage, we urge you to focus on low-HP heroes. Try your best to use your mobility to find off-angles, and try to combine your abilities to catch enemy Strategists off-guard and easily eliminate them. Pairing Ancient Ankh and Crescent Darts against unsuspecting enemies will help you secure free eliminations.
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