- Moonlight Blade PC remains fully operational on both Chinese mainland and international servers in 2026.
- SEA mobile shutdown: Moonlight Blade M (SEA) ended service on November 20, 2025.
- Two PC clients: Chinese mainland via wuxia.qq.com, international via Steam and Level Infinite.
- Best beginner schools: Shenwei (tank) and Tianxiang (healer) are always in demand.
- Spec tip: An SSD and 16 GB RAM significantly reduce stutters in crowded cities.
Moonlight Blade PC Overview and Server Status
Moonlight Blade PC is the open-world wuxia MMORPG originally released in 2016, featuring cinematic martial arts combat, eight classic schools, and a sprawling Jianghu world. While the SEA mobile version shut down on November 20, 2025, both PC editions continue to run with ongoing seasonal content updates.
| Version | Status | Download Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC — Chinese Mainland | Operational | wuxia.qq.com, WeGame | Requires QQ/WeChat account |
| PC — International | Operational | Steam, Level Infinite site | Level Infinite account login |
| Mobile — SEA | Closed (Nov 20, 2025) | Listing removed | No login possible |
Character data from the SEA mobile version is not transferable to PC servers. To keep playing, create a new account on the PC international or Chinese mainland version and start fresh.
Download Channels and System Requirements
Choose the correct client for your region before installing. Both PC versions deliver content through launchers that stream game files incrementally.
| Platform | Minimum Spec | Recommended Spec |
|---|---|---|
| PC — Chinese Mainland | i5-4430, 8 GB RAM, GTX 750 Ti, 60 GB, Win 7 64-bit | i7-9700, 16 GB RAM, RTX 2060+, SSD, Win 10 64-bit |
| PC — International | i5-6400, 8 GB RAM, GTX 960, 60 GB, Win 10 64-bit | i7-10700, 16 GB RAM, RTX 3060+, SSD, Win 10/11 64-bit |
Always launch through the official launcher to receive incremental patches, keep GPU drivers updated, and install the game on an SSD for faster asset streaming and fewer stutters in crowded cities.
Choosing Your School
Your school determines your role in dungeons and PvP. Pick based on the playstyle you enjoy, not just tier rankings.
| School | Role | Difficulty | PvE | PvP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenwei | Tank / Bruiser | Low-Medium | S | A |
| Tianxiang | Healer / Support | Medium | S | A |
| Taibai | Melee DPS | Medium | A | A |
| Zhenwu | Melee Control | Medium-High | A | S |
| Tangmen | Ranged DPS | Medium-High | A | B+ |
| Gaibang | Melee Bruiser | Medium | B | A |
| Wudu | Assassin | High | B | S (skilled hands) |
Tank: Shenwei
- Spear and shield stances
- Taunts and heavy crowd control
- Best for leading the frontline
Healer: Tianxiang
- Music-based healing and buffs
- Never struggles to find a group
- Decent control via sound skills
Melee DPS: Taibai
- Lightning-fast sword combos
- Strong burst windows
- Excellent 1v1 duelist
A well-played B-tier school can outperform a poorly-played S-tier one. All schools clear standard content comfortably — prioritize what you enjoy piloting.
Step-by-Step Beginner Progression
Follow this sequence to avoid wasting resources during your first weeks in the Jianghu.
Create Your Character
Use the detailed creation system freely — appearance can be adjusted later with in-game items. Personality answers during the opening questionnaire flavor story interactions.
Join a School
After the early story, commit to a school. Melee lovers pick Taibai or Shenwei, support players Tianxiang, ranged players Tangmen, technical players Wudu.
Prioritize the Main Story
Main quests are your primary XP source and unlock dungeons, identity professions, guilds, and PvP. Focus them until roughly level 30–40.
Unlock an Identity Profession
Choose Hunter, Musician, Chef, Escort, or Doctor. Chefs and Doctors are beginner-friendly for steady silver and team utility.
Run Daily Dungeons
Daily dungeon runs, guild missions, and events are your main source of enhancement materials, gear, and currency. Spend entry attempts every day.
Gear Up Smartly
Equip blue and purple gear from quests, refine weapons first for damage, and save bound points for value packs rather than random draws.
Guilds provide extra rewards, buffs, and a community for group content — one of the highest-value early decisions you can make.
Build Foundations and Milestones
Character strength stacks across four systems: Mind Methods (心法)， Bian Stones (砭石)， gear affixes and refinement, and Meridian (经脉) point allocation. Build directions differ between PvE and PvP.
| School | PvE Direction | PvP Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Taibai | Burst methods, Attack/Penetration stones | Control-reduction method, Hit and Crit Resist |
| Shenwei | Defensive methods, HP/Block stones | Hybrid attack-HP affixes, pull and knock-up |
| Tianxiang | Healing amplifier methods | Split healing and control build |
| Tangmen | Crit methods, sustained ranged damage | Trap-control build, kiting affixes |
First Month Milestones:
- Complete the main storyline through current chapter
- Commit to a school and learn its core combo
- Unlock and level one identity profession
- Join an active guild
- Run daily dungeons every day for two weeks
- Refine your weapon to a solid tier
Practice combo chains — like Taibai's sword-rain sequence — in the training grounds before entering ranked duels. Muscle memory decides arena outcomes.
FAQ
Q: Is Moonlight Blade PC still playable in 2026?
Yes. Both the Chinese mainland version (wuxia.qq.com) and the international version via Steam and Level Infinite remain operational with ongoing seasonal updates. Only the SEA mobile version shut down on November 20, 2025.
Q: Can I transfer my SEA mobile character to Moonlight Blade PC?
No. Mobile character data from the SEA version is not transferable to PC servers. You need to create a new account on a PC version and start fresh.
Q: Which school should a complete beginner pick?
Shenwei is the most forgiving entry point with a Low-Medium difficulty rating, while Tianxiang offers instant group demand as a healer. Both are cornerstones of endgame dungeon content.
Q: What is the single biggest performance upgrade for Moonlight Blade PC?
Installing the game on an SSD. Combined with 16 GB RAM, it dramatically reduces asset-streaming stutters in crowded cities and large-scale battles.