Marvel Rivals Moon Knight guide: Abilities, ultimate, tips, more

If you fancy large-scale team fights in Marvel Rivals, then Moon Knight is one of the Duelists who thrives in that department. Here’s a guide to mastering his unique abilities and maximizing his potential.

Unlike other Duelists who rely on burst damage from a distance, such as Black Widow or Hawkeye, Moon Knight’s strength lies in his ability to dominate close-quarters combat. What sets him apart is his capacity to eliminate multiple opponents simultaneously, making him a formidable force in crowded skirmishes.

To help you unlock his full potential, here’s a breakdown of his powers, ultimate, and strategies to make the most of them in battle.

Moon Knight’s weapon

Weapon	Stat	What it does
Crescent Dart	Casting: Triple shot that fires in a straight trajectory Projectile Speed: 120m/s Fire rate: The firing interval between shots is 0.05s, with an interval of 0.57s between each round of shooting Damage: 25 damage per round Damage falloff: Falloff begins at 30m, decreasing to 50% at 50m Max Bounce distance: 7m Max no. of bounces: 3 Damage falloff per bounce: -20% Ammo: 30 Critical Hit: Yes	Unleash Crescent Darts forward that can bounce between enemies and Ankhs, dealing damage to enemies

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Moon Knight’s abilities in Marvel Rivals

Ability	Stat	What it does
Hand of Khonshu (Q)	Casting: Delayed Spherical Spell Field Duration: 3s Activation delay: 1.5s Descending range: 6m radius Frequency: 4 hits per second Number of hits: 10 Range: 4m spherical radius Damage: 75 damage per hit Energy cost: 2800	Open a portal that allows Khonshu to bombard enemies with his talons
Night Glider (L Shift)	Horizontal movement speed: 8.7m/s Descending speed: 1.5m/s	Hold SHIFT to glide
Ancient Ankh (E)	Casting: Straight-line projectile that generates a spell field upon impact Cooldown: 12s Projectile Speed: 60m/s Pull-in range: 5m spherical radius Pull-in damage: 20 Bouncing range: 7m spherical radius Cooldown: 12s	Fire an Ankh to launch up enemies within its radius towards the center
Moonlight Hook (F)	Casting: Dash Grappling hook speed: 120m/s Grappling hook length: 25m Max distance: 21.5m/s Cooldown: 15s	Launch a frontal grappling hook that pulls Moon Knight towards it
Rising Leap (Space)	Cooldown: 6s	Perform a double jump
Moon Blade (right mouse button)	Casting: Projectile that fires in a straight trajectory Projectile Speed: 120m/s Damage: 80 Damage falloff: Falloff begins at 30m, decreasing to 50% at 50m Max Bounce distance: 7m Max no. of bounces: 3 Damage falloff per bounce: -20% Critical Hit: Yes Cooldown: 6s	Launch forward a Moon Blade that can bounce between enemies and Ankhs, dealing damage to enemies
Triple Eclipse (V)	Casting: Melee Max distance: 3m	Perform a combo with his truncheon, and the third strike will launch up the enemy hit slightly

Team-Up ability

Ability	Stat	What it does
Full Moon (C)	Duration: 6s Range: 4m spherical radius Cooldown: 30s Team-up target: Cloak & Dagger	Cloak & Dagger can inject light and dark energy into Moon Knight to create a Light & Dark Realm where Moon Knight can become Invisible

How to play Moon Knight in Marvel Rivals

To effectively play Moon Knight in Marvel Rivals, proper positioning is key. He excels at eliminating grouped enemies, but success often hinges on staying behind tanks or utilizing high ground to line up your shots more effectively.

Because his weapons use projectiles, their travel time may take some adjustment. It’s a good idea to spend a few minutes warming up your aim before diving into a match to ensure you’re delivering maximum damage.

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Additionally, mastering the placement of your Ankh is crucial. Aim to position it in areas that are difficult for enemies to destroy, as the Ankh serves as a dependable damage source. When positioned correctly, shooting causes projectiles to ricochet and target nearby enemies.

Moon Knight works well in deathball-style team compositions, where his close-range capabilities shine. While his lack of range can be a drawback, his movement abilities compensate, offering the agility needed to stay effective in combat.

If you’re cornered and unable to escape an enemy dive, a quick solution is to drop an Ankh at your feet and activate it. This tactic can deal immediate damage to any opponents in your vicinity, forcing them to either focus on destroying the Ankh or risk sustaining significant damage. This can buy you time to regroup or reposition.

When it comes to Moon Knight’s ultimate, Hand of Khonshu, timing is everything. Although it delivers massive damage, it’s easily dodged by mobile heroes. To maximize its impact, wait for enemies to deplete their movement abilities or cooldowns, then deploy it unexpectedly to catch them off guard and secure a decisive advantage.

Now that you know how to master Moon Knight, check out the best controller settings and PC settings for higher FPS and dominate matches in Marvel Rivals.