The Thunder Cage is a strong submachine gun (SMG) in The First Descendant. It fires rapidly and has a special Overcharge ability that sends out electric shockwaves when you defeat an enemy.
This guide will show you how to unlock the Thunder Cage, explain its main features, suggest the best character to use it with and recommend the best upgrades to make it even better.
How to Unlock The Thunder Cage
To unlock the Thunder Cage in The First Descendant, you’ll need to complete a series of tasks and collect specific materials.
First, confirm you have reached Mastery Rank 1. This rank is required to access advanced missions and quests required for the Thunder Cage. Next, collect the essential components from different Battlefield Missions in the Sterile Land.
These materials include the Thunder Cage Blueprint, which you can obtain as a mission reward, the Thunder Cage Nano Tube, found in certain areas or as a mission reward, the Thunder Cage Polymer Syncytium, which can be collected from enemy drops or mission rewards, and the Thunder Cage Synthetic Fiber, also acquired from missions or enemy drops.
Once you have all the required materials, go to Anais in Albion and hand them over to start the research process. This process takes about four hours, during which you can complete other quests or activities.
Best Descendant for Thunder Cage
The Thunder Cage works well with any Descendant, but it is especially powerful when paired with Bunny:
- Bunny: Bunny’s Electric Attribute matches perfectly with the Thunder Cage’s Overcharge mode, boosting the electric shockwave effect. This pairing helps you maximize damage and control crowds effectively.
Thunder Cage Stats In First Descendent
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Firearm ATK | 24 |
| Fire Rate | 666 |
| Rounds per Magazine | 26 |
| Reload Time | 1.4 seconds |
| Firearm Critical Hit Rate | 20% |
| Firearm Critical Hit Damage | 2x |
| Burst | 10% |
| Attribute Status Effect Trigger Rate | 4% |
| Weak Point Damage | 1.2x |
| Hip Fire Accuracy | 83.33 |
| Aimed Shot Accuracy | 88.88 |
| Effective Range (Drop-off start) | 23m |
| Effective Range (Drop-off end) | 43m |
| ATK Drop-off Modifier | 0.3x |
| Max Range | 150m |
| Movement Speed | 600 |
| Movement Speed While Firing | 600 |
| Movement Speed While Aiming | 600 |
| Sprint Speed | 800 |
Best Modules
Improving the Thunder Cage with the right modules can significantly boost its performance. Here are the recommended modules:
| Module Name | Socket | Description | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rifling Reinforcement | Malachite | Increases Firearm ATK | Standard |
| Sharpshooter | Malachite | Increases Firearm ATK and Critical Hit Rate | Rare |
| Marksman | Almandine | Increases Critical Hit Rate and Firearm ATK | Rare |
| Better Concentration | Almandine | Increases Firearm Critical Hit Damage | Standard |
| Concentrate Support Ammo | Cerulean | Increases Magazine Rounds and Critical Hit Damage | Rare |
| Weak Point Insight | Malachite | Increases Weak Point Damage and Critical Hit Rate | Rare |
| Reload Concentration | Cerulean | Reduces Reload Time and Increases Critical Hit Damage | Rare |
| Fire Rate Up | Xantic | Increases Fire Rate | Standard |
| Concentration Stabilizer | Rutile | Reduces Recoil and Increases Critical Hit Damage | Rare |
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