Full Moon Reaper

Overview

The Full Moon Reaper is an Elite Boss in Crimson Desert, encountered at the Eastern Court in the Demeniss region. This formidable warrior wields a two-handed spear fitted with a circular ring-shaped blade, allowing fluid transitions between slashing and stabbing techniques. The Full Moon Reaper is one of three Lunar Reapers who occupy the courts of Demeniss, alongside the Half Moon Reaper at the Western Court and the New Moon Reaper at the Southern Court.

All three Lunar Reapers share the same base combat stats, including 2,011 HP, 180 Attack, 100 Defense, and 100 Stamina. Despite these identical numbers, each Reaper has its own fighting cadence and drops a unique named weapon. Defeating the Full Moon Reaper liberates the Eastern Court and rewards players with the Circling Moon spear.

Boss Information

Location

The Full Moon Reaper guards the Eastern Court of Demeniss. The three courts of Demeniss (Southern, Western, and Eastern) are each controlled by one of the Lunar Reapers. Players typically encounter these bosses during late midgame progression, around Chapter 9 and beyond, as part of faction quests tied to House Elemor. Liberating each court advances the regional storyline and unlocks access to new areas within the Demeniss capital.

The Eastern Court can be reached by navigating through the Demeniss region toward the eastern side of the capital grounds. Players should prepare before entering, as the Full Moon Reaper engages immediately once the courtyard is approached. Unlike the Southern Court, where the Diverging Moon weapon can be picked up without a fight, the Eastern Court requires defeating the boss to claim its rewards.

Equipment Drops

The Full Moon Reaper drops a complete set of named equipment. The signature weapon, the Circling Moon, is a two-handed spear distinguished by its circular ring-shaped blade that enables versatile attack transitions.

The Circling Moon is a notable mid-game spear option. Its base Attack of 35 and Lv. 2 Critical Rate make it a balanced choice for players who want consistent damage output. The ring-shaped blade design lends itself to wide sweeping attacks, which can be useful against groups of enemies outside of the boss encounter.

Equipment Worn by Boss

The Full Moon Reaper enters battle wearing a distinct set of cloth gear. Unlike the named equipment it drops as loot, the items it equips are separate pieces tied to its role as the Eastern Court guardian. The boss wields the Cleansing Moon, a two-handed spear, rather than the Circling Moon that players can obtain as a reward.

Abyss Gear

The Full Moon Reaper is associated with the Fullmoon Slash Abyss Gear ability. Fullmoon Slash unleashes a moon-shaped blade of energy that travels forward, dealing additional damage to enemies in its path. This ability can be socketed into compatible weapons through Witches found throughout each region. A Gear Blueprint for Fullmoon Slash can also be obtained as a consumable item.

Combat Strategy

General Approach

The Full Moon Reaper fights with measured, deliberate spear strikes that cover considerable range. As with the other Lunar Reapers, this boss uses a two-handed spear and the Boss Large Human passive, meaning standard human-sized combat tactics apply. The Reaper can chain spear thrusts with wide sweeping slashes thanks to the ring-blade design of its weapon. Maintaining mid-range distance is important; staying too close invites rapid combo chains, while backing too far away gives the boss time to close ground aggressively.

Parrying and Counterattacks

Timing parries against the Reaper's spear thrusts opens brief stagger windows for safe counterattacks. The spear's forward reach makes parry timing slightly different from shorter weapon bosses, so players should account for the extended animation. After a successful parry, land one or two hits before resetting to a safe distance. Overcommitting to combos will leave you exposed to the Reaper's follow-up attacks.

Dodge Direction

Dodge sideways rather than backward when the Full Moon Reaper initiates sweeping attacks. The circular blade creates wide arcs that can catch players who retreat in a straight line. Sidestepping opens the Reaper's flank for punish opportunities. Be prepared to dodge multiple times in sequence, as the Reaper sometimes chains two or three sweeps together.

Recommended Preparation

• Equip Tier 3 or higher armor with Damage Reduction to survive the Reaper's heavier strikes.

• Bring a generous supply of healing food, such as Grilled Meat. Having 50 or more healing items ensures you can sustain through the fight if it runs long.

• Abilities that stagger humanoid enemies, like Force Palm or Pump Kick, are effective for creating damage windows against the Full Moon Reaper.

• Ensure your Stamina pool supports at least three consecutive dodges to handle chained sweeping attacks.

Lore

The Lunar Reapers are a trio of elite warriors who seized control of the three courts within the Demeniss capital. Each Reaper takes their name from a phase of the moon. This reflects their shared fighting tradition built around crescent and circular blade techniques. The Full Moon Reaper, wielding the Circling Moon with its distinctive ring-shaped blade, represents the complete phase of the lunar cycle. Where the New Moon Reaper's Diverging Moon splits into twin crescent blades and the Half Moon Reaper's Grasping Moon balances speed and reach, the Circling Moon embodies wholeness through its unbroken circular form.

Liberating all three courts by defeating each Lunar Reaper is part of the broader effort to reclaim Demeniss during the late midgame. The faction quests connected to House Elemor weave through these encounters, tying the Reapers into the political struggles that define the Demeniss region.

Related Articles

• Half Moon Reaper (Western Court)

• New Moon Reaper (Southern Court)

• Demeniss

• Two-Hand Spear

• Elite Bosses

• Abyss Gear

Tips

• The Full Moon Reaper's ring-blade sweeps have wider arcs than typical spear attacks. Dodge sideways, not backward.

• Stagger abilities like Force Palm create the safest damage windows against this boss.

• The Circling Moon weapon dropped by this boss has Lv. 2 Critical Rate, making it a solid choice for crit-focused spear builds.

• The Full Moon Reaper's Helm grants Daze Immunity, which is valuable for fights against enemies that rely on stun or daze effects.

• If you are struggling with the fight, consider tackling the Southern Court first, where the Diverging Moon spear can be picked up without defeating the New Moon Reaper.

• All three Lunar Reapers share identical base stats (2,011 HP, 142 ATK, 100 DEF), so strategies that work on one Reaper can often be adapted for the others.