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Diverging Moon - Version 7 vs Version 8
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Add video guide details: Crescent Moon Slash bisk and Southern Court liberation
11Overview223344Diverging Moon is a two-handed spear in Crimson Desert. It is classified as an Epic-grade weapon with a base Attack of 6.5566As a two-handed weapon, this spear requires both hands to wield, preventing the use of an off-hand item. Two-handed weapons compensate with higher damage output and wider attack arcs compared to their one-handed counterparts.7788Stats991010AttributeValueWeapon TypeTwo-Handed SpearGradeEpic (Purple)Attack Power6Attack (+0)12Attack (+10)351111Enhancement Levels12121313Diverging Moon can be enhanced from +0 to +10 through the refining system. Each enhancement level increases the weapon's Attack stat.14141515Level+0+1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9+10Attack12141618202224262932351616Crafting Recipe17171818Diverging Moon can be crafted and enhanced using the following materials:19192020OutputIngredientsDiverging Moon (+1)Diverging Moon, Iron OreDiverging Moon (+2)Diverging Moon (+1), Iron OreDiverging Moon (+3)Diverging Moon (+2), Iron Ore, Copper OreDiverging Moon (+4)Diverging Moon (+3), Iron Ore, Copper OreDiverging Moon (+5)Diverging Moon (+4), Iron Ore, Copper Ore, Bloodstone, Abyss ArtifactDiverging Moon (+6)Diverging Moon (+5), Iron Ore, Copper Ore, Bloodstone, Abyss ArtifactDiverging Moon (+7)Diverging Moon (+6), Iron Ore, Copper Ore, Bloodstone, Abyss ArtifactDiverging Moon (+8)Diverging Moon (+7), Iron Ore, Copper Ore, Bloodstone, Scolecite Ore, Abyss ArtifactDiverging Moon (+9)Diverging Moon (+8), Iron Ore, Copper Ore, Bloodstone, Scolecite Ore, Abyss ArtifactDiverging Moon (+10)Diverging Moon (+9), Aeserion's Scale, Abyss Artifact2121How to Obtain22222323This Epic-grade weapon can be obtained through various means including quest rewards, merchant purchases, enemy drops, and treasure chests found throughout Pywel.24242525Enhanced versions of this weapon can be crafted at a workbench using the materials listed in the crafting recipe table above.26262727Combat Tips28282929At maximum enhancement, Diverging Moon reaches an Attack value of 35, making it one of the stronger options in its category. Investing refinement materials early can pay dividends throughout the mid and late game.30303131Spears excel at maintaining distance from enemies. Use thrust attacks to poke enemies while staying outside their melee range. Sweeping attacks can catch groups of enemies, but be careful not to overcommit against fast opponents.32323333As a two-handed weapon, this spear prevents the use of off-hand equipment. Consider your build and playstyle carefully when choosing between the higher damage of two-handed weapons and the versatility of one-handed options with shields or dual-wielding.34343535The Diverging Moon is one of three Moon weapons, each tied to a different element and Crescent Moon Slash gear. The other two are the Circling Moon and the Grasping Moon. All three gears can be extracted at a Witch vendor and embedded onto a single weapon.36363737When all three Moon Slash gears are combined on one weapon, they create a devastating crossover effect that shoots ice, fire, and electric sonic booms simultaneously. The attacks alternate between elements, providing excellent AoE coverage and elemental synergy. This combination works particularly well on fast one-handed weapons where the attack speed allows rapid chaining of the elemental projectiles.38383939See Also40404141Two-Handed Weapons - All two-handed weapon typesHalberds - Hybrid polearm weaponsBanner Pikes - Faction polearm weaponsWeapons and Equipment - Full weapons overviewCombat System - Guide to combat mechanicsRefining System - Weapon upgrade guide42+43+Crescent Moon Slash Bisk44+45+The weapon's signature power comes from its embedded Crescent Moon Slash bisk. Triggering the skill unleashes a moon-shaped blade of energy forward, dealing additional damage on top of the regular hit. Like other bisks, the effect occupies an equipment socket and can be extracted or rearranged using the usual bisk tooling.46+47+Activation requires the Keen Senses skill at level 2. The bisk also chains well into standard combos: quick taps of the right bumper trigger follow-up sonic-boom slashes, while the jumping heavy (X while airborne) produces an overhead moon-edge finisher. Experimentation continues to reveal extra combo routes, so players testing the weapon regularly discover new transitions.48+49+Base Stats50+51+Base bonuses: Attack and Attack Speed.Embedded bisk: Crescent Moon Slash (ranged energy blade).Sell value: roughly 18.8 silver, which is unusually high for a spear of this tier.52+53+Southern Court Liberation54+55+Open the world map and head just under the letter A in "Menace", where you will find the fast travel point next to the Southern Court hamlet.On first arrival, the court is occupied by hostile villains and a named boss patrols the central square. Clear the rank-and-file enemies first to avoid being sandwiched.Engage the boss and defeat it to trigger the liberation cutscene.After the cutscene, the area resets briefly. Run back inside the Southern Court and grab the weapon before leaving the zone, otherwise it is easy to miss.56+57+Tips58+59+Because the Crescent Moon Slash bisk can be extracted, even players who prefer other weapon types benefit from finishing the Southern Court fight.The weapon pairs well with agility builds since the sonic-boom follow-ups reward mobility and quick bumper mashing.Save before entering the cutscene trigger so you can reload if you forget to grab the spear on the first pass.