Theorylytics
Sun & Moon

Sun & Moon

Melee / Generalist

Teshin's twin blades.

Role
Melee / Generalist
Polarities
MaduraiMadurai
Exilus
Mastery
0
Disposition
0.8
Introduced
Update 33.0 (2023-04-26)

Stats

Ordnance Telemetry

MeleeMelee

Damage

190.0

Crit

20.0%

Crit Mult

2.4x

Status

22.0%

Damage Composition

190.0 total

Impact
38.0
Puncture
106.4
Slash
45.6
Attack Speed
1.0
Range
2.6
Combo
5.0s
Follow Through
0.55
Disposition0.8
Madurai
  • Mastery0
  • IntroducedUpdate 33.0 (2023-04-26)
  • Market250 Platinum
  • Build Cost30,000 Credits
  • Build Time24h 0m
  • Rush35 Platinum

Weapon dossier

Verified 2026-07-23

Playstyle

Teshin's twin blades. Built as a melee / generalist option for squad clear and mission pressure.

Signature

Sun & Moon is not a signature weapon — any frame can use it without a signature passive.

When to Pick

  • You want a Melee that fits a melee / generalist play pattern.
  • Your loadout needs what Sun & Moon does well — check Mission Usefulness below before investing Forma.
  • You’re ready to Catalyze / Forma it if you plan to main it on Steel Path.

Attack Modes

  • Normal Attack

    Impact 38 · Slash 106.4 · Puncture 45.6

    Crit 20% / 2.4× · Status 22% · Fire Rate 1

  • Slam Attack

    Impact 380

    AoE · Crit 20% / 2.4× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–8m (−50%)

  • Heavy Slam Attack

    Blast 570

    AoE · Crit 20% / 2.4× · Status 10% · Fire Rate 1 · Falloff 0–9m (−30%)

Attack Notes

  • Normal Attack: Impact 38.0, Slash 106.4, Puncture 45.6.
  • Slam Attack (AoE): Impact 380.0.
  • Heavy Slam Attack (AoE): Blast 570.0.

Upgrades

Permanent investments on this weapon copy — separate from the Prime variant.

  • Orokin CatalystCapacity

    Doubles mod capacity so endgame builds fit.

    Usually the first permanent upgrade on a weapon you plan to main.

  • FormaPolarity

    Adds or changes polarities so matching mods cost half capacity.

    expect multiple Forma for a hungry config.

  • Stance / Exilus (as applicable)Slot

    Unlocks utility options (Exilus on guns; melee focuses on stance polarity + utility mods).

    Install when you need ammo, handling, or QoL without sacrificing damage slots.

  • Melee Arcane AdapterArcane

    Lets you install a weapon arcane for a strong passive bonus.

    Worth it once the base mod config is already solid.

  • Riven ModRiven

    Unique rolled mod. Disposition 0.8.

    Chase clean desirable stats; skip awkward negatives on low-disposition weapons.

Mod Scaling

Multishot

Melee doesn’t use multishot — invest in range, combo, and attack speed instead.

Critical

Blood Rush + crit damage is the classic crit melee route when base crit is workable.

Elemental

Viral/Heat or Corrosive/Heat dual-stats after your damage and conditioner mods.

Fire Rate

Attack speed (Berserker Fury / Primed Fury) keeps combo stacks rising.

Priority

Damage/CO → Blood Rush / Weeping Wounds → Crit Damage → Elemental → Range/Speed QoL.

Mission Usefulness

Mission / ContextRatingWhy
Steel Path Survival / Defense / DisruptionStrongTest whether Sun & Moon still clears or enables clear when enemies are dense and overlevelled.
Exterminate / Capture Speed RunsStrongUse Sun & Moon when its fire pattern matches fast tile clears — skip if it feels awkward on empty lanes.
Mobile Defense / ExcavationStrongHold objectives by deleting approach packs with Sun & Moon, then reposition.
Open World / Long SightlinesSituationalLong sightlines favor hitscan/sniper/bow patterns over short falloff or melee.
Solo Boss / Single-TargetSituationalFine if Sun & Moon has strong single-target multipliers; otherwise bring a dedicated boss weapon.

Acquisition

Check the How to Get table for blueprint / part drop sources.

Crafting

Build
Credits
30,000
Time
24h 0m
Rush
35 Plat
Total resources
Credits
30,000
Time
1d
Rush
35 Plat

Alternatives

Other options if Sun & Moon isn’t the right fit.

  • Ack & Brunt

    Another Melee if you want less status than Sun & Moon (Ack & Brunt: 10.0%).

  • Amanata

    Another Melee option if Sun & Moon’s handling or acquisition doesn’t fit your farm.