The First Descendantuses a class-like system but instead of typical RPG classes like knights and wizards, hero characters are stand-ins. The special heroes in this game are referred to as Descendants and players can choose between three at the start including Ajax, Lepic, and Viessa. After a while, players can unlock more with enough cash and materials in the bank.
There are various ways to boost the stats of Descendants in the game including leveling up and equipping gear like Modules. There are Modules forDescendants and then there are Modules for weapons inThe First Descendant. Here’s a breakdown of good early types of Modules for Descendants to look out for.
7Increase Shield
Boost Shield HP
Increase Shield will increase the barrier around players for a set amount. This one, for example, will increase the Shield’s strength by 15% before it collapses. The more damage it takes, the faster it will deplete.
Shields inThe First Descendantoperate the same way as they do in othershooters likeHalowhich brought the idea to the forefront. Players will know when a Shield is down based on flashing red lights. So, Increase Shield is a basic Module for a hero inThe First Descendantbut every little bit can help defensively.
6Increased Defense
Boost Defense
Once Shields are down, there is another way to prevent the loss of a lot of health: Defense.Ajax, as a hero inThe First Descendant, has the best Defense stat at the start. However, the other two characters can get good boosts from Modules like Increased Defense which may sound obvious.
The shown example can boost Defense by 22.8% which is almost a fourth stronger than normal. Some other versions of this Module type can boost other things like HP but they are rare. Overall, Increased Defense is the best type of Module to stand in for typical armor pads in RPGs even without extra bonuses.
5Max HP
Boost Health
Finally, on the defensive front overall, players can raise their health via the Max HP Module. This example can boost it by 22% which is no joke. There are a lot of other ways for players to strategize in the game and to avoid getting hit beyond Modules though.
For example, all hero characters will come equipped witha grappling hookwhich is a neat feature in all games that use it. Players can zoom up high above the rest and start sniping enemies one by one. This won’t perfectly save players from losing Shield power or HP, but it can help.
4Nimble Fingers
Reduce Skill Cooldowns
To get away from health and defensive benefits, let’s move on to more offensive strategies. Nimble Fingers is a Module that will resist cooldowns for hero-specific abilities. For example, Viessa uses ice for her magic-like attacks from launching icicles to creating tornadoes of frost.
Skills use MP and they also need to go through cooldowns after being used like inmost looter RPGs. This example of Nimble Fingers reduces cooldowns by 6% which is a small amount but rarer models are better.
3Technician
Boost Skill Power
Technician is another Module that can turn heroes into more devastating mages. This will boost the attack power of abilities and this example will do it by 13%. Combining it with Nimble Fingers is a good strategy if players want to further lean into a typicalmage build in other RPGs.
Of the three starters, Viessa truly is the best candidate to turn into a mage. She’s fast, has a good roster of powers, and has a good amount of MP from the start. Gear, besides Modules, can further strengthen her abilities too. It should be noted that Viessa is also good with weapons, so mage builds are only a suggestion.
2Maximize Efficiency
Use Less Skill Power At A Cost
Maximize Efficiency is a Module with a double-edged sword which is interesting because it is a rarity in the early game. Maximize Efficiency, or at least this example, will lower the cost of MP that skills use by 5.3%. However, it will also reduce the maximum MP.
Players will still come out on top as the MP will barely go down but it is something to consider. Players need to think about how all gear, besides Modules, affect one another and how to best maximize builds to create the ultimate Descendant to wreak havoc online.
1Focus On Electric
Give Bunny A Power Boost
To reiterate, every playable character has a special trait to them. The aforementioned Viessa uses ice while Bunny, the first unlockable Descendant in the game, uses electricity. Based on her design, elements, and speed, Bunny is kind of likePikachu fromPokemon.Pokemonaside, some Modules can boost these innate elemental powers and Focus on Electric is one such example.
This example will increase the attack power of electrical attacks by 19% and reduce cooldowns by 6.1%. It’s a good deal for one Module but this is a pretty rare example. Players should keep an eye out for other elemental ones and put them in storage in case they aren’t useful right away.
