The First Descendant Beginner's Guide

“The First Descendant” is a new looter shooter game focused on unique characters you can unlock and play. Each character, known as a Descendant, has its playstyle and fits a specific role in the group, such as tank, damage dealer, or support. You can customize your builds by combining different items and modifications, which add new effects or make your chosen Descendant and their weapons more effective.

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The game includes open-world exploration, big boss battles, and fast-paced action with various abilities and ultimate moves. This guide will cover everything you need to know to start playing and enjoying the game.

Character and Skills in The First Descendant

Lepic	Ultimate Lepic	Viessa
Ultimate Viessa	Gley	Blair
Sharen	Jayber	Freyna
Kyle	Ajex	bunny
Valby

Lepic, The First Descendant

Lepic, developed by NEXON Games, is one of the three basic characters in “The First Descendant.” He specializes in dealing with much damage and has skills that make him very adaptable. Lepic’s main role is to deal with Area of Effect (AoE) damage.

Skill	Type	MP Cost	Cooldown	Description
Close Call	Passive	N/A	600 sec	Survives a fatal hit and recovers some HP.
Grenade	Active	30	6 sec	Throws a grenade dealing ATK x 123% explosive damage to enemies within a 6m radius.
Overclock	Active	20	20 sec	Increases Skill Power for 21 sec. Makes Grenade and Overkill set enemies on fire, causing burn damage for 7 sec.
Traction Grenade	Active	38	25 sec	Throws a grenade that pulls enemies towards it within a 9m radius for 2 sec instead of causing damage.
Overkill	Active	40 (Continuous 20)	80 sec	He turns his arm into a rocket launcher, firing shells and dealing AoE damage. The missile deals additional damage at the landing point (5m range) until mana is depleted.

Viessa, The First Descendant

Viessa, developed by NEXON Games, is a mage character in “The First Descendant” specializing in both dealing damage and debuffing enemies. Her skills are tailored to freeze opponents and reduce their effectiveness in battle.

Skill	Type	MP Cost	Cooldown	Description
Ice Sphere	Passive	N/A	15 sec	Generates ice spheres based on Ice Shackle stages, attacking enemies and applying Ice Shackle status.
Frost Shards	Active	25	7 sec	Fires an ice projectile dealing 160% Skill Power Modifier and 119% AoE Skill Power Modifier in a 3.5m radius. Also applies Ice Shackle effect to opponents.
Frost Road	Active	24	25 sec	Creates an ice fog increasing Viessa’s speed by 30% and defense by 282. Enemies entering the fog receive the Ice Shackle effect.
Cold Snap	Active	22	7 sec	Creates an ice fog projectile dealing 250% Skill Power Modifier in a 3.5m x 1.5m range. Applies Ice Shackle effect to opponents.
Blizzard	Active	38	40 sec	Releases a powerful attack that deals continuous damage every 2 sec. Upon ending, deals AoE damage and applies Ice Shackle effect to enemies.

Ajax, The First Descendant

Ajax, developed by NEXON Games, is a hard-tank character known for his exceptional defense, making him a valuable asset in any group. His primary role is to absorb damage and protect teammates.

Skill	Type	MP Cost	Cooldown	Description
Event Horizon	Passive	N/A	N/A	Accumulates Void Energy up to 100%. Reduces cooldowns as Void Energy increases. Enhances at max level.
Orbit Barrier	Active	24	32 sec	Jumps and lands, dealing damage and stunning enemies within 9 meters. Enhanced at max Void Energy, boosting Max Shield. Generates Void Energy on the skill end.
Void Walk	Active	25	12 sec	Attacks enemies in a 5m radius, dealing damage and knocking them back. The enhanced version increases damage and range.
Expulsion	Active	30	10 sec	Creates a shield around Ajax. The enhanced version boosts firearm ATK for allies within range.
Hypercube	Active	45	32 sec	Creates a shield around Ajax. Enhanced version boosts firearm ATK for allies within range.

Glay, The First Descendant

Gley, The First Descendant, developed by NEXON Games, is a versatile and powerful character. She can cause significant damage and her abilities are valuable in any team setup. Gley plays the role of a Utility Dealer, making her an important asset in different situations.

Skill	Type	HP Cost	Cooldown	Description
Thirst (Passive)	Passive	N/A	N/A	Turns weapon into Massacre. Stuns enemies in normal mode and deals increased damage in Berserk mode (up to 100% if HP < 50%).
Frenzied	Active	Max HP x 10%	1 sec	Enters Berserk mode. Increases long-range weapon damage by 25% and penetration by 45%. Consumes 18% of max HP and slows Recovery effects by 60%.
Life Siphon	Active	Power of Life Cost	20 sec	Deals damage to enemies in a 6m radius. Restores HP, with increased effect per enemy hit. Effects vary: boosts DMG in a Frenzied state, grants Vigor, and reduces damage in normal.
Increased Sensory	Active	Max HP x 5%	40 sec	In normal mode, regenerates life aura. In Berserk mode, stops ammunition consumption.
Massacre	Active	Max HP x 15%	1 sec	Deals damage to enemies in 6m radius. Restores HP, with increased effect per enemy hit. Effects vary: boosts DMG in a Frenzied state, grants Vigor, and reduces damage in normal.

The First Descendant Locations

Albion is the central hub in the game where you’ll handle everything you need. It’s where you’ll find shops, advance the main story, start side missions and group activities, check your mail, and store items in your vault. You’ll spend your game time here, so it’s smart to learn where everything is and discover shortcuts around the city.