Moonveil turns an Intelligence build into a melee threat. Poke from range with sorceries, then close in and cut with Transient Moonlight’s blade of light. Moonveil is available early in Caelid, so this build comes online fast.
Stats at level 150
Equipment
| Weapons | Moonveil (main), Lusat’s Glintstone Staff or Carian Regal Scepter (catalyst) |
| Talismans | Shard of Alexander, Magic Scorpion Charm, Radagon Icon, Godfrey Icon |
| Spells | Rock Sling, Glintblade Phalanx, Comet Azur, Terra Magica |
| Ashes of War | Transient Moonlight (unique to Moonveil) |
How to play the Moonveil Spellblade Build
- Cast Terra Magica under your feet before a damage window: it boosts magic damage by 35%.
- Poke with Rock Sling or Glintstone spells, then finish with Transient Moonlight when the boss recovers.
- Keep Glintblade Phalanx up for free chip damage while you dodge.
- Two-handing is not needed: Moonveil’s requirements are low.
Leveling order
- Vigor to 30
- Intelligence to 23, Dexterity to 18 (Moonveil requirements)
- Mind to 25
- Vigor to 50
- Intelligence to 60 for Comet Azur
- Vigor to 60, Intelligence to 70, Mind to 38
Early game version
Start as an Astrologer. Grab the Meteorite Staff at the Street of Sages Ruins in Caelid for Rock Sling, then kill the Magma Wyrm in Gael Tunnel for Moonveil.
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Safe at every range
- Strong from the early game
- Huge burst with Terra Magica
Weaknesses
- Needs high Intelligence and Mind
- Burns through FP flasks
- Low physical defence
FAQ
Is Moonveil good in 2026?
Yes. It is one of the best Intelligence weapons and the Intelligence build ranks S tier in current tier lists.
What affinity does Moonveil use?
None. It is a unique katana upgraded with Somber Smithing Stones and scales with Dexterity and Intelligence.
See every build ranked on the Elden Ring build tier list, compare weapons in the weapon database, and track your boss kills with the boss checklist.
Further reading: Moonveil on the Fextralife wiki.