Moon Knight: Most Powerful Abilities Ranked

Marc Spector has one of the most interesting histories in the MCU. He’s one of the only main superheroes living with mental illness and his dissociative identity disorder makes him a fascinating character to watch and read about. On the surface, Marc Spector has an average superhero origin. He was close to perishing in Egypt when he stumbled upon an ancient tomb, then one thing led to another and the Egyptian God of Vengeance Khonshu chose him to be his tool to fight bad guys. But the whole mental illness aspect called into question whether Marc was truly receiving visions from a god, or if that was just another aspect of his personality manifesting itself. It makes for a fascinating main character who I’ll be discussing today!
Because we might all know what Marc Spector’s superhero alter ego looks like, but we might now all know what his abilities are. Sure he wears a bright white suit in order to strike fear in his enemies and he has other personalities that manifest itself, but when Marc Spector is in full superhero mode, what exactly are his powers? Besides the standard super strength, durability and speed, he’s a master at hand-to-hand combat, he’s an expert in just about any weapon he grabs, and he shoots with pinpoint accuracy. But what about more mystical stuff? Did you know he once developed the ability to drain the life out of the people he touches? Did you know he has prophetic dreams? Did you know he once was the host for the all-powerful Phoenix Force? Yeah, crazy stuff!
So join me today as I discuss all of this future Avenger’s powers and abilities. After you’re done watching, be sure to let us know how excited you are for the upcoming show in the comments below and while you’re at it, go ahead and hit that big like and subscribe button! Thanks for watching CBR! Let’s get started.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:30 Moon Knight Origins
02:31 Moon Based Strength
04:00 Prophetic Visions
05:17 Pain Tolerance
06:31 Hand-to-Hand Combat
07:35 Life Force Drain
08:17 Expert Detective
09:16 Pinpoint Accuracy
10:02 His Suit
11:28 His Weapons
13:00 The Phoenix Force
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[@cbr]

Do you think the Moon Knight miniseries will be the best between the rest? Or do you already have a favorite MCU TV show?

[@angryb0325]

I already have a favorite mcu show

[@sono1685]

I mean, WandaVision was insane, but I love moon knight too.

[@Future_Edits2.0]

Wow

[@lindamagagula7476]

Wanda Vision, I also love Moon Knight 🌙😎🤟

[@dickay2767]

Black panther is not a dark avenger....RIP 🙅🏿‍♂️

[@ATVPokemonMaster_02]

Moon Knight is one of the most fascinating characters I've ever seen. And thanks to some animated marvel series. I got to know him before all the hype surrounded it when this series was announced 👍

[@cbr]

We can't wait for the show to air!!

[@ATVPokemonMaster_02]

@@cbr yeah Bruv. I'm definitely super excited ❤️

[@austinhub123]

You should check out the comics bruv

[@gbaby1372]

I didn't get a chance to see him in animated but I liked playing with him in marvel ultimate alliance

[@THEREALZENFORCE]

"Moon Knight is one of the most fascinating characters" Al Simmons (Spawn Comics), Kaneki (Tokyo Ghoul), Vincent Law (Ergo Proxy), Itachi Uchiha (Naruto), Alucard Hellsing Ultimate, Griffith (Berserk), Hamyuts Meseta and Ruruta Coozancoona (The Book of Bantorra), Tyrion Lanister (GoT), Legion (Legion TV series and Marvel comic), Rosarita Cisneros aka Roberta (black Lagoon), etc ... are still way more fascinating and complex characters. I see Moon Knight as interesting more than fascinating.

[@calebstephan2083]

Moon knight is also immortal. Thats one of his main abilities which also affects his fighting styles because of the fact he can't die so he doesn't care about getting hurt because he knows if he dies he'll just come back.

[@iliaPayne]

He can die, and does so quite often. He just comes back every time and never shuts up about it afterwords

[@zzirfamo24]

@@iliaPayne so what is that?? He’s immortal lol, being immortal is dying and coming back to life forever! The Egypt god khonsu keep him alive so he’s immortal!

[@mramazing1227]

@@iliaPayne well hes practically immortal lol. It's like deadpool with his healing ability

[@iliaPayne]

@@zzirfamo24 Being immortal is being unable to die. Totally not the same thing.

[@dutyinternal3516]

@@iliaPayne I think you are confusing immortality with invulnerability.

[@Arva_]

“random bullshit go” is clearly the best ability

[@suryaditaufan7285]

What is that mean? Pleae enlighten me

[@Arva_]

@@suryaditaufan7285 there is a meme of moon knight just throwing everything he got and he shout “random bullshit go” i dont know if this is true in the comic or someone edit it

[@oluwadamilola6233]

@@Arva_ someone edited it

[@Arva_]

@@oluwadamilola6233 oooooooOoOoOooOooOoOoOo

[@MrDxvyd]

@@Arva_ even tho it is an edit, it kinda suit his random personalities. A funny light side would fit his craziness.

[@pablosolimeo2006]

It will be interesting to see Blade, Moon Knight and Black Knight possibly together at some point in the near future.

[@zayaanhussain7292]

Don't forget black panther. His looks similar to these guys.

[@pablosolimeo2006]

@@zayaanhussain7292 R.I.P Chadwick Boseman

[@zayaanhussain7292]

@@pablosolimeo2006 he was a legend. Chadwick boseman we will always remember you. R.I.P We will meet again Until the end of time.

[@evanbelisle8464]

@@zayaanhussain7292 as sad as it was there are several people I’d rather meet in the Afterlife than Black Panther

[@zayaanhussain7292]

@@evanbelisle8464 Well good for you.

[@biggiecheese8764]

I’m so excited that Moon Knight’s getting the recognition he deserves. He’s been my favorite Marvel character for as long as I can remember

[@zackidoodles6762]

Same bro same😌

[@Lxz_xrus]

Biggie cheese knows best

[@plasmageorge4944]

🧢 cap

[@sweney7103]

Same. The only gripe I have is that he should probably be a rater R character.

[@biggiecheese8764]

@@sweney7103 Exactly

[@zanolitics]

Based on the trailer his suit actually really different but pretty cool. It looks like the suit comes from his powers and wraps around himself like a mummy

[@Josh-oh5bs]

Im out here asking myself how this dude is using scenes from the new trailer in this month old Video lmao

[@zanolitics]

@@Josh-oh5bs lol I didn’t even notice that till now

[@defectivepikachu4582]

@@Josh-oh5bs maybe a leak or marvel lpp

[@khonsu9378]

I think there was a teaser back in november when Marc or his other personality was wearing white gloves.

[@zachp5701]

Moon Knight made Taskmaster fearfully scream out for his god...that’s f*cking raw! This is gonna be the best Disney+ show. I can’t wait!! Praise Khonshu! ✌🏼

[@snowbank8875]

Hopefully they don't ruin it and male it short

[@Wizard_Cat]

Moon Knight is so batshit crazy even taskmaster is terrified to copy his fighting style

[@faded.177]

God isnt real

[@khonsu9378]

@@faded.177 bruh of course someone like you is here.

[@xero_super929]

@@faded.177 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ7IpZmfa9donNk

[@dominator3651]

I can't wait for moon knight especially since things seem to be lining up perfectly for a midnight sons team -blade -black knight -moon knight -ghost rider (Norman Reedus?) -werewolf by night -punisher (Jon berthanal)

[@kmakesmusic7890]

Holy shit yes yes yes that would be glorious

[@rus4881]

And doctor strange

[@supervillainJ]

Headed by Dr strange. He is needed for the midnight sons.

[@pandanganmatiyn1487]

Can daredevil be on the list?

[@rus4881]

@@pandanganmatiyn1487 yea hes in too search it theres tons of them

[@jendersonmohammed443]

Moon Knight is criminally underrated in my opinion

[@saltified739]

By the way: Moon Knight has stated he isn't a great detective, the only thing is that he has some sense of what villains will do due to his experience going against bad guys; but in no way is he an expert detective!

[@plasticweapon]

fucking batman fans.

[@anymaru]

I was thinking about Tyler Durden from Fight Club when he was talking about Moon Knights detective skills.

[@calebstephan2083]

That's before he got his new personality which he got recently. His new personality is a full on detective that works with the police force on occasions.

[@thejikzter6782]

"the only thing is that he has some sense of what villains will do due to his experience going against bad guys" So is Batman LMAOO they're both good at deducing, hence they're both great DETECTIVES. Or do you mean you need to get an actual detective badge to be one? Coz I don't see Batman having one either lol

[@stevemclendsy3911]

And what law inforcement Batman was apart of to be a detective? You must go to school and be apart of team to understand how to be a detective. Batman has been apart of in law inforcement. Money can't buy you that. Some things you must be apart of. What did he do,study it online?

[@blakeaskew7086]

Moon knight has to be one of the most underrated characters in the world

[@daneroberts1996]

I really like how Moon Knight is effectively immune to psychic/telepathic attacks, due to the fractured state his mind was left in by Khonshu

[@buddho1135]

Well having a god as your source of power opens up infinite possibilities....even if he doesn't have all the abilities mentioned that....marvel can always add them over time

[@Trabsol]

Marvel can add abilities into the show that weren’t in the comics. People often forget that. Like look they already added a suit that is made out of his own body

[@buddho1135]

@@Trabsol true

[@Mally620]

@@buddho1135 lol marvel really love this kind of suit

[@metalguntalk2365]

Don't forget his mind control/psychic resistance! Used recently in the currently MK comic, but also noted on marvel's own power's list. Being crazy and god influenced makes him really hard to influence even more. Reading his mind is also probably a bad idea.

[@MadameWesker]

Can confirm.

[@arxim8063]

Greatest hero from this universe

[@kmakesmusic7890]

If I hear one more person say he’s “marvels Batman” one more time imma be unhappy

[@tritone11]

All my childhood I thought I was the only one who had Moon Knight as their favorite hero. So surprised I will be actually seeing this show😇

[@francescodarcangeli4197]

Bill Sinkiewicz's Moon Knight was an absolute gem.

[@twashtra5240]

Since I first read Moon Knight's Warren Ellis run back 2017 he has been one of my favorites character and knowing him more and what his potential is made him my Top most Favorite CB character and I can't wait for that Show now

[@iliaPayne]

Ellis run was so good I prefer it to his entire history since 80s. Hopefully the show will have more of that style and more Mr. Knight in it

[@vietnowsoldo]

That comic was something else...

[@nottherealnfrealmusic]

They better keep *Moon Knight* series comic-accurate. Like, showing how he got his DID and becoming the new avatar known as Moon Knight.

[@saltified739]

I don't think it will play beat for beat in terms of the origins but it will keep the core fundamentals-- such as his DID, his jewish father and upbringing, his brother POSSIBLY, Khonshu and his conflicted ideologies that he wants Marc to follow, and Marc and Frenchie working in a dangerous field together before his death

[@saint24]

i think its gonna be more comic accurate then if they did a movie

[@CanadianKomodo]

Long ago… the 195 nations lived in harmony… Everything changed when some scary weirdos attacked…

[@ATVPokemonMaster_02]

The secret of CBR never running out of ideas?? His videos apparently made on one topic actually covers atleast 20 and can videos on them for next two months ❤️. Buddy all the facts+ details you cover in videos are just awesome ❤️

[@therenegade4482]

To be honest moon knight is a super soldier version of batman, but with more brutality

[@edittime9116]

He has a few other aspects though, it's not as simple as that but yeah that's the front and center point.

[@plasticweapon]

only if you want him to be.

[@CeruleanSword]

I feel like people just look at the cape fluttering in the wind as he runs across rooftops and think ‘Batman’. In reality its more complex than that.

[@trexadvent4726]

What do you think Oscar Isaac's Moon Knight is going to be like in his own Disney Plus Show in the MCU? Would it be awesome if we saw him with these powerful abilities?

[@quintonnoakes635]

The trailer is out

[@anymaru]

I never knew much about Moon Knight. He sounds pretty freaking awesome!

[@WinterSo1dier]

Great video! Can’t wait to see this show

[@cbr]

Same here!! We hope they will give the character justice!

[@vietnowsoldo]

That comics run where he was a detective in a white suit was amazing. One if my favorite runs, with Uncanny X-Force, and World War Hulk.

[@mreg1494]

Kudos to CBR. For a long time I've tried to better understand Moon Knight's history and abilities. This video did a great job of helping me better understand the character 🌙😀

[@griftereditz9268]

Marvel is making their universe dark and also fun while Warner Bros is making DC a Disney kids universe.

[@aliyusuf6232]

Your pretty right !

[@ayogothitbyabuss6009]

Teen titans started it!

[@jacmenz4113]

@@ayogothitbyabuss6009 teen titans go*

[@isaiahkayode6526]

Perfectly Balanced as all things should be.

[@Kamover]

Wow, I just unintentionally liked and subscribed lol hahaha

[@nikazakariadze7686]

Finally moon knight most underrated

[@jakublizon6375]

I can't believe I never heard of Moon Knight... I've been missing out. This dude is awesome. Love that mummified costume look

[@diegoreds]

It would be Cool if “Crescent Darts,” be Part of his Scale type Armor he can remove & Throw. Also have Translucent Reflects confuse aspect. ??

[@torritaite2880]

Moon Knight finally gets his due and it's great!

[@JonesingUSAF]

That subscribing segway was epic!

[@untappedpotenial9192]

Good job getting an Avatar Aang cameo in there lol

[@AQS521]

Yep, confirmed he’ll be fighting a werewolf in the first season :)

[@cybernite60z98]

In the comics moon Knight could control mjolnir since uru was technically moon rock from the beginning of the universe

[@brianpass]

8:28 Well The Batman was done perfectly and they used the Riddler to make the detective work a lot more intriguing.

[@trexadvent4726]

Can you do a video about which all characters we could see in the Moon Knight Disney Plus Show in the MCU?

[@justsomeguywithtattoos6267]

He sacrificed one of his personalities to the moon good, allowing his other selfs to live a normal life

[@juandriver6025]

That was temporary cause in New comic he can't control his personality again

[@saint24]

i feel like it would be a great what if episode or season if they did the phenix force storyline with moonknight

[@jabbathehutt489]

i liked and subscribed

[@Rafaelradar7]

He was once a ghost rider, took iron fist powers and was a host of the phoenix force

[@valskiplayz3848]

Moon Knight has been my favorite while I was trying to 100% LEGO Marvel Superheroes 2 since you can flip the character card and learn all about them and their first comic appearance

[@elihasty128]

By far my most favorite marvel or dc character. Period.

[@davicitoman]

I love this

[@preheattheovento350]

Gotta get ready for the show

[@danielthueson7350]

Been a Moon Knight fan since I saw the comic yrs ago. So cool they are doing it right. And the actor dude is cool.

[@tr1dentlay3rs77]

I am so drunk it took me almost an hour to watch this video. Well worth it.

[@trexadvent4726]

Which one of these powerful abilities of Moon Knight do you think is the best and we would wish to have in real life?

[@saltified739]

well its kinda funny they didnt mention that hes FUCKING IMMORTAL (when Khonshu is present that is)

[@amansahayminz8247]

Taking pain and hitting harder

[@guppy2260]

Random Bullshit

[@amansahayminz8247]

@@guppy2260 be careful man, I heard he attacks with all sorts of random bullshits.

[@toren2099]

@@saltified739 he always present he’s always immortal

[@cyanwolf6665]

Is there different iron spider modles if so you should make a video about it and I have a idea for a suit

[@brutifullroast2548]

"Random bullshit GO!" If I hear that I can die in peace

[@minitiger6444]

So good

[@ronalddragonofamerica]

Cannot wait for that moon knight to be out already. Its gonna be lit in my opinion. I just have that strong feeling it will.

[@robmarino314]

Pump up the value on my Moon Knight #1 comic book!

[@user-nk8jk7qf3k]

This will no doubt be the best mcu serie

[@eyezonly864]

Awesome 👌 👏 👍

[@antonissa8345]

When does Moon Knight take place in the MCU timeline?

[@lokigodofmischief26]

Moon knight x black panther The most demanding colab of 2022 marvel movies

[@pierrew8334]

Ok I had a vision of like and subscribe.

[@KentPetersonmoney]

Adamantium should be worth more then gold so moonight must be rich to just have random Adamantium to just throw around.

[@andyscott5277]

He is wealthy from all of the soldier-for-hire mercenary contracts he’s fulfilled. Which also lead him to unknowingly fighting for the wrong side under Bushman, his near death before becoming Moon Knight, and the guilt he feels for acquiring said wealth. One of his main motivations for fighting crime.

[@vamsikumarkallem2909]

I'm really excited for this show.. He's kinda cool

[@6gunbeaufordiii514]

my first experience with Moon Knight was in Marvel Ultimate Alliance video game back in the day

[@King_Ced]

Honestly never heard of moon knight's character at all but he looks and sounds cool af

[@Swav-kr4sx]

Insaniac needs to make a Moonlight game

[@joselitopuzon5620]

So his suit is basically just a costume but in the series the suit is like a symbiote

[@dodgersdoon1130]

This show is going to be amazing

[@JayTurnUp999]

Moon Knight finna be my fav mcu charcter after ironman. First saw moon knight apperance in the avengers assemble series

[@nicholasgarcia6099]

Hitting Disney+ March 30! So excited!

[@grandadheisenberg8653]

Came here for the Moonlight... Liked and subscribed after the inception mindf*ck

[@davidhaas3111]

Moonknight’s signature weapons: Batman’s batarangs and Daredevils baton. I don’t think Moonknight understands ‘signature’ weapons.

[@juandriver6025]

I don't think he care if I was a master of every type of weapon

[@Spider_Punk]

In the comic I just read he had wolverine’s claws, Spider-Man’s web shooters, and captain America’s shield. But In that run his other personalities were those 3 characters. But still

[@anubhavpal5782]

its the era of vampires and werewolves

[@jello4492]

The way he just takes the punches 😂

[@barbwatkins8483]

“That sounds cool right?” Me: “ fuck no, it’s the same concept”

[@AlE-wi3vm]

Moon Knight, so geeked he's on screen in some manner. 👨🏾‍🚀🌙

[@juwanwilson7700]

I love that he’s getting his own movie but I hate the fact it’s only now that he gets the recognization he’s deserves.

[@Spider_Punk]

*series. But agreed

[@haniniachim2715]

Jessica jones is a good detective too. If Marvel netflix did a great job showing that, lets believe they can did the same for moon night too

[@samoram6920]

Sorry, but what is that dancing scene at 7:27... It's killing my brain!

[@MrFIRESEAL117]

I'm holding out hope for the new Moon Knight show come 2022. I always thought a show dedicated to this character should be shot much in the same way as the movie Seven, dark gritty and lean heavy into the supernatural.

[@akee_2292]

Moon knight will be a good show

[@arxim8063]

It will be greatest

[@griftereditz9268]

@@arxim8063 no

[@arxim8063]

@@griftereditz9268 why

[@griftereditz9268]

@@arxim8063 because nobody watched it before

[@cbr]

We can't wait!!

[@hinotoassumi8634]

What he doesn't have any distinct super powers? But in the trailer I saw him suiting up in an unnatural way. Help me out...I'm confused.

[@TheSpot000]

Lol just watched the new trailer now I'm hooked

[@AngelSaintCloud]

With Nicholas Cage we got the Ghost Rider but we got the devil which is supposed to be mephesto. So I feel like since we dropped the ball we might as well put mephisto actually in the MCU considering we also got dormamu

[@zanker8603]

Damn I liked the vedio

[@hogwartsforlifeaj8175]

I love Moon Knight but I wish they would make a Senty movie or TV show as well, both are my favourite comic book characters

[@playalots]

I love how everyone rips on the defenders. Lol

[@skullpatrol79]

You honestly haven’t seen the trailer you have in the beginning of you video of him fighting a werewolf?

[@greentrurtle4451]

"random bullshit go!" 2ould love to see date in the movie.

[@headphoneshade8554]

We would love to see Moon Knight VS Dark Knight

[@zanakn]

what is the video playing behind your voice in this video?

[@LordSesshomaru86]

It's nice to learn about him more, but when it comes to #1 it's almost like "who hasn't had the Phoenix force?"

[@Kota-sc5pz]

Daredevil in the MCU, Moon Knight, Blade, Punisher, Black Knight, Dr Strange and Ghost Rider announced as well? Sounds like a midnight sons series or movie in the future.

[@abhie4265]

Only the "F" word... I Find it Fascinating to watch this Fantastic series Frequently.... 🤯❤✌

[@Vaze23]

I know I have a high pain tolerance but not like this. Also calling Dracula a nerd and beating him up. That just cracked me up lol.

[@DethOfDrgnz]

Dracula is actually a vampire character in the Marvel universe. There might be some legal issues to using the name now a days though?

[@mostmost1]

I think it's free reign. Like Thor, and Samson. Anyone can use those

[@johnpbriggs]

what's the name of the animated clips of Moon Knight fighting captain america and other avengers?

[@brandenkelly8604]

I hate when people call him “Marvels Batman” they are similar but very different

[@a1_regular459]

He is though. The creator of mk was known for his work on Batman. The artist was also inspired by some of Batman’s look.

[@brandenkelly8604]

@@a1_regular459 I didn’t know that! Thank you the more you know!

[@a1_regular459]

@@brandenkelly8604 Np:)

[@mr.knight1817]

No one calls Moonknight Batman except Batman's boyfriends

[@SeanTrn]

Bahaha 😆 I love his punny comment at 12:32 “ ...I’m Moon Knight, you Lunatic”

[@dragonicgamers2446]

Although not like the memes but moonknight is pretty badass with those phrases