Luna
As a devout of lunar goddess Selemene, Luna rides through the night sky with swift abandon, striking down those who dare to cross her path.
At a Glance
Core Principles
“The moon watches over all, but only the worthy receive its blessing. Master these principles, and Lunar power shall be yours to command.”
Farm Relentlessly
Your strength grows with every Glaive bounce. Moon Glaives are your speed - use them to outfarm everyone and transform that advantage into victory.
Master the Night
Your night vision is not just sight - it's power. See first, act first, win first. Night is your hunting ground.
Eclipse Perfection
Your ultimate changes battles, but timing is everything. Cast before being stunned, use the night effect, turn fights before they begin.
Position with Purpose
You're not tanky, but you're deadly. Every Glaive bounce matters. Position for maximum impact, not maximum risk.
From Farm to Feast
Your farming advantage becomes teamfight dominance. Convert your speed into victory through calculated aggression and tactical Eclipse usage.
Lunar Wisdom
Moon Glaives ignore evasion but are reduced by block. Eclipse works on invisible units. Understand these nuances to master Lunar power completely.
Hero Overview
Luna is a dominant agility carry who excels at rapid farming through her Moon Glaives and delivers devastating burst damage with Eclipse. Her exceptional base movement speed and night vision from Lunar Blessing make her a potent ganker, especially during nighttime encounters when she can spot enemies before they see her coming.
Luna's gameplay revolves around efficient farming with Moon Glaives to accelerate item progression, then transforming that farm advantage into teamfight dominance. Lucent Beam provides reliable single-target damage and vision, while Eclipse serves as both a devastating mass-damage ultimate and a tactical night-time utility. The ability to clear waves quickly and contest Roshan makes her a fearsome presence throughout the game.
Pros
- Exceptional farming speed with Moon Glaives
- High burst damage with Eclipse combo
- Bonus night vision for ganking advantage
- Excellent tower-pushing capability
- Strong single-target nuke with Lucent Beam
Cons
- Relatively fragile early game
- Susceptible to burst damage without proper positioning
- Requires good timing for Eclipse usage
- Vulnerable to disables and burst damage
- Dependent on farm to reach full potential
Ability Analysis
Lunar Blessing
PassiveLuna blesses allied heroes with bonus damage and grants herself bonus night vision.
Notes: Provides crucial night vision advantage for ganking and escaping. The damage aura works on creep-hero units like Spirit Bear and Brewlings. Use your night vision to spot enemies at the edge of vision range - they likely can't see you yet.
Lucent Beam
Target UnitCalls a beam of lunar energy to strike an enemy, dealing damage and providing vision.
Notes: Use for harassment in lane and to gain vision during ganks. The mini-stun can interrupt channeling spells. Remember that Eclipse damage is tied to Lucent Beam level - keep this ability leveled for maximum ultimate effectiveness.
Moon Glaives
PassiveLuna's attacks bounce between nearby enemies, dealing reduced damage with each bounce.
Notes: Primary farming and pushing tool. Unlike other spell effects, Moon Glaives ignore evasion but don't trigger spell amp/lifesteal and are reduced by damage block. Perfect for clearing creep waves and stacking camps efficiently.
Eclipse
ActiveCalls upon the moon's power, striking random nearby enemies with Lucent Beams.
Notes: Devastating teamfight ultimate that turns night for 10 seconds. Has long cast time - cast earlier when expecting stuns. Works on invisible enemies in AoE. Aghanim's Scepter allows casting on allies or in specific locations for tactical advantages.
Moon Glaives (Shard Upgrade)
PassiveMoon Glaives now bounce to allies, healing them for a portion of damage dealt.
Notes: Significant team utility upgrade that provides healing to nearby allies. This makes Luna much more valuable in extended fights and can help sustain your team while maintaining your damage output.
Eclipse (Aghanim's Scepter)
ActiveEclipse can be targeted on allies or ground areas, creating zones of lunar devastation.
Notes: Transforms Eclipse into a tactical zoning tool. Cast on allies to create mobile damage zones or on ground for area denial. Ground-targeted Eclipse only provides ground vision - enemies behind trees won't be hit if inside AoE.
Developer's Notes
Developer Insights
Luna is an explosive agility carry who shines through rapid farming and devastating area damage. Her Moon Glaives provide incredible wave-clear and teamfight potential, while Eclipse delivers one of the most dangerous burst combos in the game.
Key Insights:
- Lunar Blessing gives bonus night vision for strategic ganking
- Moon Glaives ignore evasion but are reduced by damage block
- Eclipse turns night for 10 seconds, perfect for escapes or ambushes
Luna rewards aggressive positioning and timing mastery. The balance between farming safely and joining fights at the right moment defines her playstyle.
Game Strategy
Early Game
Timeframe: 0-15 minutes Objective: Farm efficiently with Moon Glaives while maintaining lane presence Key: Use Moon Glaives to hit multiple creeps and accelerate farm; Harass with Lucent Beam whenever mana allows; Stack camps to maximize Moon Glaive farming efficiency; Position yourself to utilize night vision advantage Items: Power Treads (Mobility and stats); Helm of the Dominator (Armor and utility); Early Dragon Lance for range Tips: Farm aggressively with Moon Glaives - your primary advantage; Use Lucent Beam for vision and securing kills; Stack ancients and jungle camps for efficient farming; Be mindful of your position - you're quite fragile early
Mid Game
Timeframe: 15-30 minutes Objective: Transition farm advantage into teamfight impact Key: Use Eclipse to secure kills and turn teamfights; Maintain farming pressure between fights; Push towers with Moon Glaives advantage; Contest Roshan when appropriate Items: Helm of the Overlord (Map control); Hurricane Pike (Positioning safety); Manta Style (Dispel power) Tips: Look for Eclipse opportunities but don't force fights; Continue farming between teamfights - you scale well; Use dominated creep for vision and map control; Beware enemies with blink/quick initiation
Late Game
Timeframe: 30+ minutes Objective: Dominate late game with superior damage output Key: Use Aghanim's Scepter Eclipse for tactical positioning; Avoid being caught out - you're high priority target; Use Moon Glaives to quickly clean up fights; Coordinate with team for fight-winning Eclipse combos Items: Butterfly (Damage and evasion); Satanic (Survivability and burst healing); Silver Edge (Utility targeting) Tips: Position carefully - enemy will focus you first; Use Eclipse preemptively against initiation; Maintain dominated creep for constant vision; Coordinate burst rotation with team during Eclipse
Tips & Strategies
Moon Glaive Mastery
- Moon Glaives ignore evasion but are reduced by damage block - consider this against enemy armor stacking.
- Glaives don't trigger spell lifesteal or spell amp but also ignore evasion entirely.
- The bounce range allows farming multiple jungle camps simultaneously when positioned correctly.
Night Vision Tactics
- Your bonus night vision lets you spot ganks before enemies see you - use this for safe farming.
- If you see enemies at night vision edge, they likely can't see you yet - use this information advantage.
- Coordinate nighttime ganks with supports using your vision advantage for pickoffs.
Eclipse Strategy
- Eclipse has long cast time - cast earlier when expecting enemy initiation or stuns.
- The night effect can be used defensively for escape or offensively for ambush setups.
- Aghanim's Eclipse on allies creates mobile damage zones for tactical teamfight control.
Item Guide
Starting Items
Basic stats for stronger last-hitting and sustain for laning phase.
Slippers of Agility, Tangos, Clarity
Core Items
Overlord for powerful creep control, Pike for positioning safety, Manta for dispels and damage amplification.
Helm of the Overlord, Hurricane Pike, Manta Style
Situational
Counter Guide
Good With
Luna thrives with heroes who can set up her damage output and provide protection. Shadow Shaman and Crystal Maiden provide the crowd control needed for Eclipse to land maximum beams, while Magnus can group enemies for devastating combo potential. Rubick offers magical protection and can steal crucial enemy spells to keep Luna safe. Disruptor creates static fields that pair perfectly with Eclipse timing. Heroes who can initiate fights (Earthshaker, Tidehunter) or provide vision support (Techies, Treant Protector) excel by enabling Luna to position perfectly for her devastating damage. The key is heroes who can either group enemies for Lunar devastation or protect Luna long enough for her to deliver it.
Bad Against
Luna struggles against heroes who can neutralize her damage output or exploit her fragility. Viper and Razor apply Nethertoxin/Static Link that disables her passive abilities, crippling her damage and farming. Phantom Assassin with high burst damage and evasion makes direct confrontation deadly. Anti-Mage can blink in and drain her mana while silencing her, completely negating her spell damage. Nature's Prophet can trap and split-push to draw Luna away from farming. Heroes with strong initiation that can burst Luna before she can react - ** Phantom Assassin**, Troll Warlord, Ursa - all pose significant threats. Magic immunity through Black King Bar severely reduces her Eclipse effectiveness. Break effects from Silver Edge or heroes like Viper completely disables Lunar Blessing and Moon Glaives, removing her core advantages.
Good Against
Luna dominates heroes who rely on positioning, channeling, or are vulnerable to burst damage. Channeling heroes like Enigma (Black Hole), Crystal Maiden (Freezing Field), and Witch Doctor (Death Ward) become easy targets for Eclipse followed by Lucent Beam interrupts. Illusion heroes suffer from Moon Glaives bouncing through their clones, quickly clearing them out. Squishy supports without mobility like Shadow Shaman, Crystal Maiden, and Lich are prime targets for Lunar burst damage. Heroes dependent on positioning like Sniper and Drow Ranger lose their safety when Luna closes the distance. Warlock and his Golem suffer from Moon Glaives hitting multiple targets effectively. Enigma specifically struggles because Eclipse can deal devastating damage during Black Hole setup. Luna's combination of burst damage, vision advantage, and rapid farming makes her a nightmare for heroes who need to carefully position themselves or who rely on survivability through multiple units.