Sailor Piece
S Tier

Moon Slayer Fighting Style

Ranked #15 of 23 in Melee Specs

A new melee spec added in the Moon Update (March 31, 2026).

A new melee spec added in the Moon Update (March 31, 2026). Confirmed as the Moon Update's signature fighting style — developer noted 'not black clover btw' at launch, indicating original IP design. Best paired with the new Upper Clan for maximum melee damage output.

Last Updated: 2026-04-01

At a Glance

Quick Overview

Moon Slayer

S Tier

A new melee spec added in the Moon Update (March 31, 2026).

Tier Position

#15
of 23 in Melee Specs

Tier Distribution

S+
11
S
4
A
2
B
2
C
3
D
1

Moon Slayer is in S Tier

Abilities

#Ability
1
Abilities TBDIn-game names being documented post Moon Update launch.

Stats & Build Priority

Stat PriorityMelee

Recommended Stat Allocation

Invest primarily into Melee stat. Each Melee point directly increases this style's ability damage. Most endgame players allocate all free stat points to Melee when using this style.

Fighting Style Synergies

Best Pairings & Synergies

Best Fruits to Pair

Dragon Fruit

S+

S+ tier fruit

Fiend Fruit

S+

S+ tier fruit

Kitsune Fruit

S+

S+ tier fruit

Light Fruit

S

S tier fruit

Best Races to Pair

SwordBlessed

S+

PvP race

Galevorn

S+

Melee race bonus

Servant

S+

Melee race bonus

Slime

S+

PvP race

Recommended Builds

Warlord + Strongest Shinobi

Endgame

Current Best Combat Build

SwordBlessed + Gilgamesh

PvP

SwordBlessed + Gilgamesh PvP Build

Galevorn + Anos

Endgame

Galevorn + Anos Pure Melee Endgame

Leviathan / Servant

Endgame

Leviathan / Servant Boss Tank Build

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • New Moon Update signature melee spec
  • Synergizes with Upper Clan melee bonuses

Cons

  • Ability details still undocumented
  • Requires farming Kokushibo boss for materials

Tips & Tricks

  • 1Prioritize Melee stat investment — every point scales this style's ability damage directly.
  • 2You keep all previously unlocked fighting styles. Return to the NPC to swap between styles at any time without losing progress.
  • 3Pair this style with the Havoc or Wrath rune for maximum melee damage output. Fortune Rune is recommended if your main goal is farming boss drops.

Patch History

Moon Update

2026-03-31
  • New melee spec: Moon Slayer — confirmed name. Unlock via Moon Slayer NPC on Boss Island.
  • New clan: Upper (Legendary) — +40% DMG, +50% Max HP, +12% Melee DMG, +12% Luck.
  • New boss: Kokushibo (Moon Slayer Boss) on Boss Island.