When we set out to build Crimson Moon, we knew the combat had to feel extraordinary—not just responsive, but deliberately expressive. Every strike, dodge, and perfectly timed Weapon Art should feel like a deliberate expression of the warrior you've chosen to become. That vision shaped everything about the build system.

With our September 1 launch on Xbox Series X|S approaching, we wanted to give the Xbox community a deeper look at one of our favorite things about the game: what it feels like to build your Nephilim from the ground up, hunt after hunt, until you've forged something truly legendary.

Every Hunt is a Chance to Become Stronger

Gildenarch is a fallen city crawling with hellspawn. Weapons and armor drop throughout every hunt, and the further you push into Gildenarch's increasingly dangerous Wards, the rarer and more powerful the items you'll find. A brutal run deep into enemy territory might reward you with a weapon you've never seen before, or an armor piece with statistics that completely change how you approach combat.

The randomization is intentional. No two runs yield exactly the same rewards, keeping every hunt worth taking seriously.

Bring It Home. Make It Yours.

Everything you find in the field is temporary—until you purify it at Sanctus Clypeus, your home base between hunts. Purified gear becomes a permanent part of your arsenal.

From there, the real building begins. Crimson Moon doesn't lock you into preset armor sets. Every piece carries its own statistics affecting your combat capabilities: damage resistance, ability strength, stamina recovery, Weapon Art potency. Mixing and matching pieces from different sets to build exactly what you want is encouraged entirely.

Appearance matters too. Your Nephilim is your character. The armor you wear tells other players—and yourself—something about how you fight and who you are in Gildenarch. Some builds prioritize raw aggression, others emphasize endurance, and some are simply built to look extraordinary while slaying demons. All approaches are valid.

The Art of the Weapon Art

Weapons in Crimson Moon aren't just stat sticks. Each carries Weapon Arts—special abilities that fundamentally change how you engage with enemies. The sword that lets you close distance in a single devastating lunge plays completely differently from the blade that charges a shockwave strike. Learning which Weapon Arts suit your instincts and which armor statistics amplify them most effectively provides depth that keeps experienced players experimenting long after clearing their first Ward.

Angel Mode—activated by channeling your divine Nephilim power—adds another layer entirely. When the fight demands everything you have, Angel Mode transforms how you move and strike. The armor you've built determines how effectively you can leverage that transformation.

Slay Together in 2P Co-Op

Two-player co-op in Crimson Moon isn't just about having backup. It's about designing two Nephilim who make each other stronger. A build focused on aggressive Weapon Arts pairs naturally with a partner running higher endurance and revival support. An armor combination that amplifies Angel Mode damage works differently alongside a co-op partner built for crowd control.

The best co-op pairs aren't two identical warriors—they're two players who figured out how their builds create something neither could achieve alone, then took that combination into the hardest content the game offers.

A Gift for the Xbox Community

Every Xbox player—Standard or Deluxe Edition—will receive the exclusive Hex-Knight armor set at launch.

Two Ways to Play

Crimson Moon is out now on Xbox Series X|S for $19.99. The Deluxe Edition is $29.99 and includes the Ceremonial Armor Set, the Axe of the Gods (a guitar-shaped axe), and access to the upcoming Post-Launch Content Expansion. Standard Edition players can upgrade for $10 at any time.

Every piece of gear you find, purify, and build into your loadout is waiting for you on September 1. Start thinking about your build.

— The Crimson Moon Team, ProbablyMonsters