I dropped into Blood Hunt with a half-finished Moon Knight and watched my Ankhs vanish one by one. The HUD pulsed crimson and a boss walked through my kit like it was made of paper. I rebuilt on the fly and flipped the match — you can do the same if you follow the right choices.
Every Blood Hunt lobby hands you raw chaos — Best Blood Hunt Moon Knight build in Marvel Rivals
I’ve run Moon Knight enough to know which builds carry you from opening wave to the late bosses. Your shortest path to consistent wins is a Phases of the Moon, Ankh-focused setup that emphasizes ranged pressure and control. Skip the melee-focused Fist of the Moon God until you have legendary melee gear; otherwise you’ll find yourself face-first against Dracula or Kingpin.
Play smart: you want Ankhs and Crescent Dart stats amplified across traits, gear, and arcana so your Ankhs stick, stack, and punish from range. Ankhs are homing flares that drag attention and burn health — use that to make bosses think twice before chasing you down.
How do I build Moon Knight for Blood Hunt?
Pick Phases of the Moon on the traits tree and spend every trait point along that path first. Scale your primary stats toward Ankh damage and Crescent Dart speed. I suggest prioritizing traits that increase Ankh stick time, damage-over-time, and cooldown reduction so you can lob more Ankhs per engagement.
I’ve watched players pour points into the wrong lane — Best Blood Hunt traits for Moon Knight in Marvel Rivals
When you open the traits panel, the Phases of the Moon path is where you spend. It outpaces general traits for what Blood Hunt asks of Moon Knight: consistent ranged damage and sticky Ankhs. Buy every node on that path before touching Fist of the Moon God or the generic tree.
Level order matters less than consistency. If a node raises Ankh damage, durability, or recharge, grab it as soon as you can. You’ll feel the difference on wave three and again at the boss gate.
Which traits should I prioritize first?
Focus on: Ankh damage, Ankh attachment duration, Ankh cooldown reduction, Crescent Dart damage. Treat cooldown reduction as defensive as well as offensive — more Ankhs means fewer moments where you’re exposed.
Most runs force you to wear whatever drops early on — Best Blood Hunt gear for Moon Knight in Marvel Rivals
Gear scarcity is real in Blood Hunt, so you upgrade in phases. Aim for legendary items across slots eventually, and a gear score close to 6,000–7,000 will let you carry late waves comfortably.
Sacrifice short-term novelty for long-term synergy: prioritize items that boost Ankhs and Crescent Darts. Forge often; the game’s crafting and rolling systems are the referee between a good run and a great run.
- Weapon: Scepter of Rites
- Armor: Runic Armor
- Accessory: Alchemy Amulet
- Exclusive: Pendant of Oshtur
What weapons and exclusives should I chase?
The Scepter of Rites and Pendant of Oshtur are your clear targets. They amplify Ankh performance more than generic drops. If you see them in forging pools or drops, prioritize those runs even if you’re short on other scores.
Arcana draws can change a run in a single card — Best Blood Hunt arcana for Moon Knight in Marvel Rivals
Arcana is how you tune a run mid-game. Your theme is damage and sustained pressure; pick cards that raise Ankh DPS, critical chance, and recovery. Skip Close Quarters arcana since you’re avoiding melee unless your gear forces a swap.
Moon Knight with the right arcana turns into a scalpel — precise and surgical against bosses when you stay mobile and patient.
Which arcana should I pick first?
Grab DPS multipliers, Ankh stack enhancers, and cooldown reduction cards. Resist temptation from crowd-control arcana unless you’re already stacked for sustained melee fights.
Almost everyone underestimates movement on the open maps — Tips and tricks for playing Moon Knight in Blood Hunt in Marvel Rivals
Moon Knight is fragile in large crowds. You win by slipping between engagements and punishing high-value targets.
- Throw Ankhs at bosses. Attach them to bosses to slowly ruin their day and drain large chunks of HP over time.
- Stay away from crowds. If a cluster of enemies forms, glide out. Moon Knight’s jump and glide are some of your best defensive options; use them to reposition, not just to chase.
- Use mobility often. Your jumping and gliding are short cooldown lifelines. Preserve them for forced retreats or instant angle changes.
Forge with intent, track your trait path, and treat Ankhs as the axis of your kit. Reference match footage on Moyens I/O or high-level play on Twitch to see how pros stagger Ankhs and arcana choices under pressure.
This guide is a work in progress and receives live updates — refresh to see additions.
Are you going to keep flinging gear at the problem or make Moon Knight the hunter instead of the hunted?