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InThe First Descendant, players can try out a wide range of characters, but unlocking them can be a bit of a challenge. There are14 total Descendantsthat players can unlock, along with five special, or Ultimate, versions of some of those characters. Each of these characters has their own set of abilities and unique traits, letting you decide how you want to play the game.
Characters likeAjax inThe First Descendantoffer playersdifferent styles of play and unique abilities. Each character comes with a Role, several different skills, a passive ability, and occasionally an Attribute as well. Ultimate characters are alternate versions of some of the standard Descendantswho come with enhanced stats.
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How To Unlock More Descendants
Store & Story Progression
There are two main ways to unlock Descendants. The first is toopen the in-game store and use it to purchase aDescendantwith real money using the premium currency known as Caliber. This allows you to have instant access, and the shop even offers packages that includeXP boosts that last 3 days.YouTuber LaserBoltgoes over some of these options in more detail.
At the beginning of the game, you will have to choose betweenLepic, Viesa, or Ajax.Once you pick, the other two will have to be unlocked like the rest of the Descendants.
The second main way to unlock characters inThe First Descendantis to unlock themthrough Anais’ research. You will typically need four items and Gold to unlock each character, which can be earned by finding quests that reward players with the items. Gold is typically earned through each mission, and you cantarget quests that reward you with the necessary items.
The four items you will need are aCode, Spiral Catalyst, Enhanced Cells, and Stabilizer- all specific to that character and all of which will require other components to build. You will also have to wait for the Descendant to be “researched” after compiling the parts and paying the research cost (Gold).
This is a much slower way to find the Descendants, and if there is an option you really want to play as, you will likely have a long wait unless you purchase it. With that in mind, here is how to unlock each Descendant:
Lepic
DPS
Lepic is aDPS specialistwho can use his Arche Drive Tactical Prosthetic Arm to fire rounds and grenades. His passive allows him to have achance to survive fatal damage while in battle. He also has a Fire Descendant Attribute.
400,000 Gold & 16HRs
900,000 Gold & 1D 12HRs
Ajax
Tank
Ajax is aTank Descendantwho can take a lot of damage through his unique Raley MK.5 Void Energy Battlesuit. He does not have a descendant attribute, but his passive allows him toconvert Void Energy into skills and additional effects.
Viessa
Debuffer
Viessa utilizes herChill attribute to freeze enemies in place. Her passive effect creates an ice sphere that can inflict enemies with an Ice Shackle that deals damage to them. She comes with an Arche Refrigerant Release Drone that usesthermal sensors to attack enemiesthat have been affected by her Chill effects.
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Jayber
Utility Dealer
Jayber also has strong DPS, but he can alsoaid in recovery as he summons turrets that can both damage and heal. His passive has to do with his turrets as well and he does not have an attribute. His unique Arche-Sensitive Electronic Network System helps control them.
400,000 Gold & 16 HRs
Sharen
Close-Range Dealer
Sharen is adeadlyassassin-like Descendantwho has an attribute of Electric damage. She has anAmbush state that allows her to do extra damage. She utilizes her Arche Drive Full-Body Prosthetic Colon:00 to control her body.
Gley
She has no attribute but shedoes have unlimited rage. She also creates Life Spheres when killing enemies thatallow her to heal and create more Power of Life. She has a Variable Arche Firearm “Massacre” that allows her to kill enemies quickly.
Blair
DoT Dealer
Blair comes with theFire attribute, and he can also cook a mean meal. His passive allows him to do two things at once, like hisCritical Hit Damage increasing if he attacks enemies that are on Fire. He has an Incendiary Pyric Release that allows him to set things on fire.
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Bunny
Nuker
Bunny has some great builds inThe First Descendant, as she is able todeal a range of continuous damagethat allows her to release Electric energy. Her passives do alot of extra Electric damage, many times while doing other moves. This is powered by her Biopower Conversion Device Suit.
Freyna
A femme fatale, Freyna has theToxic attribute and uses venomous substances to trap her enemies. Her passives allow her to throw out more venom ordeal extra damage to enemies inflicted with it. Her Neutralization Suit allows her to control it to spread it further.
