New Moon Max Rank Progression Guide (March 2026) Demon & Slayer Complete Path

Reaching maximum rank in New Moon isn’t just about grinding mindlessly it’s about understanding the intricate progression systems that separate casual players from legends. Whether you’ve chosen the disciplined path of a Slayer or embraced the chaotic power of a Demon, this comprehensive guide will walk you through every single step, strategy, and shortcut to help you dominate this Demon Slayer-inspired Roblox experience.

I’ve spent countless hours testing both factions, analyzing the most efficient progression routes, and documenting every rank requirement. The New Moon playtest may feel early in development, but its ranking system already shows incredible depth and knowing how to navigate it gives you a massive advantage over players who are still fumbling through trial and error.

New Moon Rank Progression Overview

Aspect	Slayer Path	Demon Path
Starting Rank	Mizunoto	Basic Demon
Max Standard Rank	Kinoe	Intermediate Demon
Ultimate Rank	Hashira (Future)	Upper Moon (Future)
Main Progression Method	Missions + Final Selection	Missions + PvP
Unique Feature	Breathing Styles	Blood Demon Art (BDA)
Crafting Required	Nichirin Blade	None Currently
Complexity	High (Multiple Steps)	Moderate (Limited)

The table above gives you a quick snapshot, but the real magic lies in understanding the nuanced differences between these paths. Slayers currently have the most developed progression system with detailed rank tiers, breathing style mastery, and equipment crafting. Demons, while simpler now, promise explosive growth once Blood Demon Arts become fully functional.

Slayer Progression: Complete Rank-Up Path

Understanding the Slayer Rank System

The Slayer progression in New Moon faithfully recreates the Demon Slayer Corps hierarchy, featuring ten distinct ranks that measure your prowess as a demon hunter. Each rank unlocks new abilities, breathing moves, and brings you closer to the legendary Hashira status.

Complete Slayer Rank Hierarchy:

1. Mizunoto (Starting Rank) – Your entry point after joining the Corps
2. Mizunoe (Rank 2) – First progression milestone
3. Kanoto (Rank 3) – Final Selection requirement met
4. Kanoe (Rank 4) – First breathing move unlocked
5. Tsuchinoto (Rank 5) – Second breathing move unlocked
6. Tsuchinoe (Rank 6) – Third breathing move unlocked
7. Hinoto (Rank 7) – Advanced slayer status
8. Hinoe (Rank 8) – Elite tier approaching
9. Kinoto (Rank 9) – Near-maximum rank
10. Kinoe (Rank 10) – Highest achievable rank (current)
11. Hashira (Future Content) – Ultimate slayer rank

The progression follows a pattern where each “To” rank typically unlocks new breathing techniques, creating natural power spikes as you advance. Understanding this rhythm helps you plan your grinding sessions around ability unlocks rather than just numbers.

Starting Your Slayer Journey: Mizunoto to Kanoto

When you first spawn as a Slayer in New Moon, you’ll begin at Mizunoto rank with absolutely nothing—no special abilities, no breathing style, just raw determination. This is intentional game design that forces you to appreciate every upgrade along your journey.

Your First 30 Minutes:

Mission spam becomes your life during these early ranks. Press M to open your menu, click the Mission tab, and queue for Mission Q the deathmatch mission that forms the backbone of early progression. Yes, it’s repetitive. Yes, the game currently offers only one mission type. But this grinding is unavoidable and actually serves as excellent combat training.

Each mission completion awards experience points that gradually fill your rank progression bar. The amount varies based on performance killing enemies, surviving longer, and securing objectives all contribute to your total XP. I typically complete 8-12 missions to reach Kanoto, which takes about 25-35 minutes of focused play.

Pro Strategy: Don’t just blindly rush into fights. Use these early missions to learn enemy patterns, master your basic attacks, and understand the combat flow. The skills you develop here directly translate to success in Final Selection and beyond.

Unlocking Your Breathing Style

Here’s where New Moon’s progression gets genuinely interesting. Press P to open your player menu and study the map carefully you’ll see various breathing trainers scattered across the world. Each trainer represents a different breathing style with unique combat mechanics and visual effects.

Available Breathing Styles:

Water Breathing – The most balanced and beginner-friendly option

• Moveset: Water Wheel, Water Basin, Riptide Crash, Mopped Compression, Constant Flux, Water Flashstep
• Recommended for: New players, defensive playstyles, consistent damage

Flame Breathing – Aggressive, high-damage techniques

• Moveset: Unknowing Fire, Rising Scorching Sun, Flame Tiger, Blazing Universe, Blooming Flame Undulation, Flame Flashstep
• Recommended for: Offensive players, burst damage specialists

Beast Breathing – Wild, unpredictable fighting style

• Moveset: Slice, Fang Pierce, Explosive Rush, Crazy Cutting, Devour
• Recommended for: Aggressive rushdown tactics, close-range combat

Mist Breathing – Elusive and disorienting

• Moveset: Shifting Flow Slash, Obscuring Clouds, Low Clouds Distant Haze, Eight-Layered Mist, Haze, Mist Flashstep
• Recommended for: Hit-and-run tactics, confusing opponents

Insect Breathing – Fast, poison-focused techniques

• Moveset: Butterfly Dance Caprice, Dance of the Bee Sting, Dance of the Dragonfly, Dance of the Horsefly, Onikubiotoshi, Insect Flashstep
• Recommended for: DoT damage, speed-based playstyle

Your breathing style choice matters tremendously because it defines your combat identity throughout your entire playthrough. Water Breathing offers the most forgiving learning curve with balanced offense and defense. Flame Breathing rewards aggressive players with devastating combos. Beast Breathing excels in chaotic melee situations.

My personal recommendation? Start with Water Breathing for your first character. Its versatility allows you to experiment with different tactics while maintaining effectiveness. Once you understand the game’s combat flow, create an alt account to try the more specialized styles.

After choosing your trainer, they’ll guide you toward reaching Kanoto rank. This guidance is mostly narrative flavor the actual requirement remains completing enough missions to level up twice from your starting Mizunoto position.

Final Selection: The Ultimate Slayer Test

Reaching Kanoto rank triggers one of New Moon’s most iconic progression gates: Final Selection. This survival challenge separates wannabe slayers from true demon hunters, and failing it wastes precious time and resources.

Final Selection Requirements:

• Must be Kanoto rank (third rank)
• Must have spoken to a Breathing Style trainer
• Must find the correct teleporter location

Finding the Final Selection Location:

This is where many new players get completely lost because quest markers can bug out frequently. Here’s the foolproof method I’ve developed after helping dozens of frustrated players:

1. Start from the Slayer Corps Recruiter area (spawn point)
2. Exit the village heading toward the forest
3. Look for a glade surrounded by distinctive purple flowers
4. You’ll find a stone teleporter pad in the center

The teleporter only activates when you stand directly on it, so don’t worry if nothing happens immediately. Wait until nightfall begins (the mission timer starts), and you’ll automatically be transported to the Final Selection arena along with all other players on the pad.

Surviving Final Selection:

The challenge itself sounds intimidating survive ten minutes of continuous demon attacks until sunrise but the actual execution is surprisingly simple once you know the trick.

Cheese Strategy (Recommended):

Find the high ground immediately. I’m not kidding Demons in the current build cannot climb elevated surfaces. Scramble up any rock formation, hill, or elevated structure and simply wait. The sun will rise, you’ll receive congratulations, and boom you’re now Kanoe rank.

Some players prefer fighting the demons for honor or practice, and that’s totally valid. The combat experience helps you improve timing and learn enemy patterns. However, if your goal is pure efficiency, high ground camping remains undefeated.

What You Gain:

• Automatic rank-up to Kanoe
• First breathing move unlocked
• Access to continued rank progression
• Nichirin Blade crafting eligibility

The moment that success message appears, you’ve officially entered the mid-game progression phase where the grind becomes more rewarding.

Crafting Your Nichirin Blade

After completing Final Selection, your next major objective is obtaining the iconic Nichirin Blade the demon slayer’s signature weapon. This isn’t handed to you automatically; it requires resource gathering and crafting.

Resource Requirements:

• 10x Scarlet Crimson Ore
• 5x Scarlet Crimson Sand
• Access to the Wandering Swordsmith NPC

Both materials spawn near the Slayer Corps HQ and around the Water Trainer area. They appear as glowing red crystal deposits and sandy patches that you can interact with to collect. The spawns are semi-random, so expect to spend 10-15 minutes hunting them down.

Farming Route:

1. Start at Slayer HQ
2. Circle the perimeter checking for glowing materials
3. Head to Water Trainer area
4. Complete the circuit
5. Server hop if materials are depleted

Once you’ve collected everything, find the Wandering Swordsmith NPC (check your map by pressing P) and initiate the crafting dialogue. Be warned: this system currently has bugs where crafting may not register properly. If this happens, try relogging or switching servers.

The Nichirin Blade dramatically increases your damage output and unlocks special attack animations tied to your breathing style. It transforms you from a struggling recruit into a genuine demon-slaying machine.

Ranking Up Beyond Final Selection

After completing Final Selection and obtaining your Nichirin Blade, the progression structure changes fundamentally. You’re no longer gated by story checkpoints—just raw grinding and skill improvement.

Post-Final Selection Progression:

Missions and PvP become your twin engines of advancement. Every mission completion grants experience, and PvP victories provide bonus progression. The key difference is that you now unlock breathing moves at specific rank milestones:

• Kanoe (Rank 4): First breathing move
• Tsuchinoto (Rank 5): Second breathing move
• Tsuchinoe (Rank 6): Third breathing move
• Higher ranks: Additional moves following the same pattern

This creates a satisfying progression loop where every few levels deliver tangible power increases. You’re not just watching numbers go up—you’re literally gaining new combat abilities that change how you play.

Grinding Strategy:

Focus on mission efficiency rather than trying to win every single match. Complete objectives, rack up kills when safe, and don’t take unnecessary risks. A completed mission with modest performance beats dying repeatedly while trying to secure MVP.

PvP fights should be approached strategically. If you’re significantly outmatched, focus on survival and objective play. If you’re dominating, push aggressive to farm extra experience. The game rewards adaptability over stubbornness.

The grind from Kanoe to Kinoe represents the bulk of your playtime. Expect to invest 6-10 hours of active gameplay to reach maximum rank, depending on your skill level and win rate. This might sound excessive, but remember—each rank brings new moves that keep the experience fresh.

Demon Progression: Blood Demon Art Path

Understanding Demon Progression

Demon progression in New Moon currently feels less developed than the Slayer path, but it compensates with straightforward requirements and future potential. Unlike Slayers who juggle multiple progression systems, Demons focus primarily on combat prowess and kill counts.

Demon Rank Progression:

1. Basic Demon (Starting) – Freshly transformed
2. Intermediate Demon (Mid-tier) – Achieved through kills
3. Upper Moon (Future) – Ultimate demon rank

The simpler structure isn’t a weakness—it’s intentional design that reflects how demons in the Demon Slayer universe gain power through combat and consumption rather than institutional training.

Becoming a Demon

Your demon journey begins during the tutorial sequence. After completing all tutorial objectives, you’ll face a critical choice during the cinematic cutscene:

• Run → Become a Slayer
• Stay → Become a Demon

Choose “Stay” if you want the demon path. The dialogue will confirm “Becoming a Demon” before showing your transformation cinematic. You’ll spawn directly as a demon with no additional steps required.

This permanent choice defines your entire playthrough, so choose carefully. Unlike some Roblox games that allow faction switching, New Moon (currently) locks you into your initial decision.

Blood Demon Art Unlock Requirements

Blood Demon Art represents the demon equivalent of breathing styles—special abilities that define your combat identity. However, unlocking BDA currently requires meeting specific thresholds that aren’t clearly communicated in-game.

BDA Unlock Requirements:

Requirement	Amount	Notes
Mission Kills	10	Any mission completions count
Slayer Kills	10	Specifically Slayer opponents
LO Requirement	500	Not mandatory according to developer

Focus exclusively on the first two requirements. The 500 LO threshold has been confirmed by the game owner as unnecessary, but many guides still list it due to confusion from early testing.

Mission Grinding for Demons

Press M to open your menu, select the Mission tab, and queue repeatedly. Each mission throws you into PvP combat against mixed opponents other demons and slayers. Your progression accelerates dramatically when you prioritize Slayer kills over demon fights.

Why Slayer Kills Matter More:

The kill tracking system apparently weights Slayer eliminations more heavily toward BDA unlock progress. Exactly how much more remains unclear due to the game’s lack of transparent progression tracking, but player testing suggests Slayer kills contribute roughly 2-3x more toward your goal.

This creates interesting tactical decisions during missions. Do you attack the nearest enemy for guaranteed kill credit, or hunt specifically for Slayers even if it means taking more risks? I recommend balancing both approaches—take easy kills when presented, but actively seek Slayer opponents when possible.

Mission Strategy for Demons:

Since demons lack the utility and defensive options that breathing styles provide to Slayers, you need to compensate with aggressive positioning and smart target selection.

1. Early Game Aggression: Rush objectives immediately to claim positioning advantage
2. Target Isolation: Separate lone Slayers from groups
3. Hit and Run: Deal burst damage then retreat to regenerate
4. Third-Party Fights: Attack Slayers who are already fighting others

Demons excel at ambush tactics and sustained pressure. Your regeneration allows you to take trades that would kill Slayers, so use this advantage to dominate prolonged engagements.

The BDA Unlock Bug (And How to Fix It)

Here’s where New Moon’s early development shows most clearly. Many players complete all requirements but still don’t receive their Blood Demon Art. This isn’t a feature—it’s a known progression bug with a simple workaround.

The Relog Fix:

If you’ve completed 10 missions and secured 10 Slayer kills but still see no BDA unlock notification:

1. Exit to the main menu completely
2. Close and reopen New Moon
3. Join a new server

Your mission progress resets visually upon relogging, but your kill count remains tracked internally. After rejoining, the BDA unlock trigger activates correctly, and you’ll see your Blood Demon Art appear on the left side of your screen.

I’ve tested this fix personally and confirmed it with dozens of community members. It works consistently as long as you’ve genuinely met the requirements.

Blood Demon Art Types

Once unlocked, your BDA type appears to be randomly assigned. The current playtest includes several BDA variations with different combat utilities:

Arrow Blood Demon Art – Telekinetic pulling abilities

• Offensive control tool
• Press E and R to activate abilities
• Excellent for closing gaps and setting up combos

Additional BDA types exist but lack detailed documentation due to the game’s playtest status. Each BDA fundamentally changes your combat approach, similar to how breathing styles define Slayer gameplay.

Test your abilities immediately after unlocking by pressing various ability keys (E, R, Q, etc.) to discover what your specific BDA offers. Some BDAs use visible weapons or stances, while others manifest as passive effects or triggered abilities.

Demon Progression Tips

Combat Focus:

Demons currently lack the crafting, story quests, and structured progression that Slayers enjoy. This means your advancement depends entirely on combat performance and kill farming.

Prioritize these habits:

1. Fight Constantly: Every PvP engagement provides learning opportunities
2. Study Top Players: Watch how experienced demons position and combo
3. Master Regeneration: Learn when to disengage and heal
4. Exploit Night Cycles: Demons perform better during nighttime (if implemented)

ELO System:

The game features a hidden ELO system that tracks your performance rating. While exact mechanics remain unclear, higher ELO apparently influences future BDA unlocks and demon progression in upcoming updates.

Treat every match seriously, focus on improving your KDA ratio, and avoid dying unnecessarily. Your ELO builds incrementally through consistent performance rather than occasional pop-off games.

Future Content Anticipation:

Demon progression is explicitly incomplete in the current build. Developers have confirmed upcoming features including:

• Full Blood Demon Art system with multiple abilities
• Human consumption mechanics
• Demon rank advancement beyond Intermediate
• Upper Moon progression path
• Additional demon-specific quests and content

Players choosing the demon path are essentially investing in future content. The current experience feels barebones compared to Slayers, but this gap is temporary.

Advanced Progression Strategies

Efficient Grinding Techniques

Whether you’re grinding as a Slayer or Demon, certain universal strategies maximize your progression speed:

Session Optimization:

Play in focused 45-60 minute sessions rather than marathon grinding. The mission-based progression creates natural stopping points, and maintaining high concentration dramatically improves your win rate compared to mindlessly queuing while distracted.

Server Selection:

Join servers with moderate population (10-15 players). Empty servers mean longer queue times, while full servers create lag and excessive competition. The sweet spot balances quick matchmaking with stable performance.

Time of Day:

Play during off-peak hours when possible. Fewer players online means less competition for resources like Scarlet Crimson Ore, faster mission queues, and generally smoother servers. Early mornings and weekday afternoons work best.

Combat Fundamentals

Both factions benefit from mastering these core combat principles:

Spacing and Distance Management:

Understanding attack ranges separates good players from great ones. Know your abilities’ maximum reach and position yourself to land hits while avoiding enemy attacks. This becomes especially crucial during breathing style duels where range advantage means everything.

Ability Cooldown Tracking:

Mental cooldown management lets you maximize damage output. After using an ability, immediately track when it becomes available again. This prevents wasted inputs and helps you plan combo sequences.

Defensive Timing:

New Moon rewards patient defense over mindless aggression. Block or dodge at the last possible moment to minimize vulnerability windows. Rushing opponents with abilities on cooldown is the #1 cause of preventable deaths.

Resource Management

For Slayers specifically, managing your progression resources prevents frustrating backtracking:

Bank Materials Regularly:

Don’t hoard Scarlet Crimson materials while continuing to grind missions. Craft your Nichirin Blade as soon as possible to access the damage increase. Every mission completed with inferior equipment is wasted efficiency.

Mission Priority:

Focus on completing missions rather than pursuing perfect performances. A loss with decent participation grants more experience than dying repeatedly while trying to dominate. Complete 10 mediocre missions faster than 5 perfect ones.

Community Resources

Official Discord:

The New Moon Discord server provides:

• Real-time bug reports and fixes
• Community trading for rare materials
• Developer announcements about updates
• Group formation for cooperative play

Join immediately—the community frequently discovers progression shortcuts that never appear in official documentation.

Trello Board:

While currently incomplete, developers have hinted at an upcoming Trello board that will document all game systems, progression paths, and mechanics. Bookmark the Discord announcements channel to catch the Trello link when it drops.

Common Progression Mistakes

Slayer-Specific Mistakes

Skipping Final Selection Preparation:

Many players rush into Final Selection the moment they hit Kanoto without properly understanding the challenge. This leads to failed attempts and wasted time. Read the requirements carefully, ensure you’ve spoken to your breathing trainer, and know the teleporter location before beginning.

Wrong Breathing Style Choice:

Your breathing style should match your preferred playstyle. Choosing Flame Breathing because it sounds cool, then discovering you hate aggressive combat, creates a miserable experience. Test different styles using community videos before committing.

Delaying Nichirin Blade:

Some players hoard Scarlet Crimson materials “just in case” instead of immediately crafting their Nichirin Blade. This is backwards thinking. The blade dramatically improves your damage output, accelerating all future progression. Craft it immediately upon gathering materials.

Solo Grinding Only:

While solo play is viable, partnering with experienced players accelerates learning and provides backup during difficult missions. The community is surprisingly helpful toward genuine new players who ask respectfully.

Demon-Specific Mistakes

Ignoring Slayer Priority:

Demons who indiscriminately attack any opponent progress slower than those who specifically hunt Slayers. The kill requirement emphasizes Slayer eliminations for good reason—prioritize them.

Forgetting the Relog Fix:

Countless players complete all BDA requirements then quit in frustration without trying the simple relog workaround. Always attempt the fix before assuming the system is permanently broken.

Overcommitting to Fights:

Demons’ regeneration creates a false sense of invincibility. You can heal, but you’re not immortal. Knowing when to disengage and reset preserves your mission progress and prevents giving easy kills to opponents.

Universal Mistakes

Neglecting Combat Practice:

Progression means nothing if you consistently lose fights. Spend time in missions focusing purely on improving mechanics rather than just grinding for ranks. A skilled Kanoe beats an unskilled Kinoe every time.

Ignoring Updates:

New Moon is in active playtest with frequent balance changes and system updates. What works today might change tomorrow. Join the Discord and stay informed to avoid following outdated strategies.

Expecting Complete Content:

Remember that New Moon is explicitly a playtest. Systems are incomplete, bugs exist, and progression may feel unbalanced. Tempering your expectations prevents frustration when you encounter inevitable rough edges.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to reach max rank as a Slayer?

Reaching Kinoe (current max slayer rank) takes approximately 8-12 hours of active gameplay for an average player. Skilled players with optimal grinding strategies can reduce this to 6-8 hours, while newcomers learning mechanics might need 15+ hours. Time investment varies significantly based on win rate, mission efficiency, and combat skill.

Can I change my faction after choosing demon or slayer?

Currently, no. Your faction choice during the tutorial is permanent for that character. If you want to experience the other path, you’ll need to create a new character and replay the tutorial. Some players maintain multiple characters to experience both progressions without losing their main’s progress.

What’s the best breathing style for beginners?

Water Breathing offers the most forgiving learning curve with balanced offense, defense, and mobility. Its versatile moveset works in most situations without requiring specific combos or advanced tactics. Flame Breathing is a close second for players comfortable with aggressive playstyles.

When will Blood Demon Art be fully implemented?

The developers haven’t provided a specific timeline, but community communication suggests BDA expansion is a high priority. Based on update patterns, expect significant demon content additions within the next major update cycle. Join the official Discord for the most current information.

How do I find other players for group grinding?

The New Moon Discord has dedicated LFG (Looking for Group) channels where players organize farming parties, Final Selection groups, and PvP teams. You can also use in-game chat to find partners, though Discord offers more reliable coordination.

Is the game pay-to-win?

No. New Moon currently offers no Robux purchases that provide gameplay advantages. All progression comes through playing missions, completing challenges, and mastering combat. The developers have committed to keeping the game free-to-play friendly.

What happens when new ranks are added?

When Hashira and Upper Moon ranks are eventually implemented, existing max-rank characters will likely need to complete additional challenges or meet new requirements to progress further. Your current progress won’t be deleted—it just becomes the foundation for future advancement.

Can I reset my breathing style?

Current builds offer no breathing style reset functionality. Choose carefully, or prepare to create an alt character if you want to experiment with different styles. This may change in future updates based on community feedback.

How do I report bugs?

The official New Moon Discord has a dedicated bug reports channel where developers actively review submissions. Include screenshots, reproduction steps, and your Roblox username for fastest resolution. The community also shares known bugs and workarounds in real-time.

What’s the current max rank for demons?

Intermediate Demon represents the current maximum demon rank. This is explicitly temporary—Upper Moon ranks and beyond are confirmed for future implementation once Blood Demon Art systems are fully developed.

Final Thoughts

Mastering New Moon’s rank progression requires patience, strategic thinking, and a willingness to adapt as the game evolves. The distinction between Slayer and Demon paths creates genuinely different experiences that reward different playstyles structured grinding versus pure combat focus.

Slayers currently enjoy the more complete progression system with detailed ranks, breathing style mastery, equipment crafting, and the iconic Final Selection challenge. The path from Mizunoto to Kinoe tells a coherent story of growth from recruit to elite demon hunter. Every rank feels meaningful, every breathing move unlocked brings genuine power increases, and the grind never feels purely numerical.

Demons trade complexity for accessibility, offering straightforward combat-focused progression that promises explosive future development. Yes, the current implementation feels barebones compared to Slayers. Yes, the BDA unlock bug frustrates newcomers. But this simplified structure lets you focus purely on mastering PvP mechanics without juggling multiple progression systems simultaneously.

Which path should you choose? If you enjoy structured progression with clear goals and multiple interacting systems, Slayer satisfies completely. If you prefer pure combat grinding with massive future potential, Demon offers a more streamlined experience that will only improve with upcoming updates.

Both paths eventually converge at the same destination: becoming a legendary player who dominates missions, wins PvP encounters consistently, and helps newer players navigate the same challenges you’ve overcome. The rank you display becomes a badge of honor that other players immediately recognize and respect.

Save this guide and reference it as you progress. New Moon updates frequently, and I’ll update this article as new content drops, mechanics change, and the community discovers fresh optimization strategies. Bookmark it now and check back regularly for the latest information.

The grind is real, but the satisfaction of reaching max rank makes every mission worth it. Whether you’re wielding a glowing Nichirin Blade or channeling deadly Blood Demon Arts, remember every legendary player started exactly where you are now. Your progression journey begins with that first mission queue. Will you become a Hashira or Upper Moon? The choice is yours.