The First Descendanthas several weapons to choose from, split into four different classes and tiers. General, Special, Impact, and High Power make up the classes of ammunition, while tiers fall into theNormal, Rare, Ultimate, and Transcendentcategories. Having the right weapon will make it easier to fight enemies and complete missions; but with so many weapons, it can be tough to decide which one to take into battle. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by weapon selection, especially when each weapon can also be upgraded.
Without all the weapons unlocked, it might be somewhat easier to choose which weapon to take on a quest. The more weapons that are unlocked, the harder it becomes to pick the weapons to focus on collecting, using, and upgrading. While some guns can be crafted,others must be found through random drops in different locations.
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10Assassin’s Edge
A Rare Gun That Packs A Powerful DPS Punch
The Assassin’s Edge weapon is a hand cannon that falls in the Rare tier and uses Impact ammunition. With a fire rate of 120, the hand cannonpacks a powerful damage-per-second (DPS) punch. To get this Rare weapon, travel to the Restricted Zone in Sterile Land and complete The Forgottense mission. With only a50% chance to dropfrom enemies, it might take a few tries to get the Assassin’s Edge, but it’s well worth sticking around for.
you may also try farming the Assassin’s Edge by visiting the Vespers Zone in Timberfall and completing the Supply Depot Battlefield mission.
The Assassin’s Edge does well paired with any Descendant. The weapon already has great starting stats, but can be made more powerful with modifications likeRifiling Reinforcement and Commando Marksmanship. Assassin’s Edge does well against Colossus boss fights thanks to its 40% base critical hit rate.
9Eternal Willpower
Rapid Fire Insight Is A Great Mod For Eternal Willpower
For fans of assault rifles, the Eternal Willpower is a great choice. Another Rare tier weapon, the Eternal Willpower uses General ammunition and has a fire rate of 500. Often hailed asone of the better assault riflesinThe First Descendant,finding this gun isn’t too hard. However, accessing the region it’s in will require thecompletion of the main story campaign. Once the main story is completed, travel to the Agna Desert in Miragestone.
There are a few missions within the Agna Desert that have a chance of dropping the Eternal Willpower including theCommanding Ground Battlefield mission and the Red Sphere Normal mission. Descendants Gley and Bunny pair well with the Eternal Willpower. When frenzied, Gley can boost the DPS of the Eternal Willpower. To further increase its damage, modify it with Rifiling Reinforcement, Rapid Fire Insight, and Concentration Priority.
8Tamer
Tame Enemies With The Tamer Machine Gun
Another Rare gun, the Tamer is a machine gun that packs the highest DPS out of any machine gun inThe First Descendant. There is a downside to using the Tamer — its size and the fact that it’s a machine gun means thataiming and shooting takes some time, which may leave you open to attacks. In that case,pair the Tamer with a tankier Descendant.
To find the Tamer, head to the Agna Desert in the Remnant area. Here, you’ll need to complete the Abandoned Reconstruction Site mission. Once equipped, consider pairing it with Descendants like Ajax or Jayber for added defense. Modifications like theStabilization Reinforcement, Precision Targeting, and Rapid Reloadwill further improve the Tamer’s performance, making it a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.
7Python
Leave Enemies Poisoned When Paired With Freyna
Unlike the guns before, the Python is anUltimate tier submachine gun, which means that it has a unique ability that affects enemies' defense and toxic resistance, leaving them vulnerable to poisonous attacks. This makes pairing the Python with a Descendant like Freyna a toxic duo. Alone, the Python has a weak critical hit rate, but with the right modifications, likePoison Priority, Mental Focus, and Weak Point Aiming, the Python becomes a powerful weapon.
If you want to get your hands on the Python, you’ll need to collectfour blueprints. The blueprints are the Python Blueprint, Python Nano Tube Blueprint, Python Polymer Syncytium Blueprint, and Python Synthetic Fiber Blueprint. The blueprints can be found by doing Intercept battles. Once all four blueprints are collected,head to Anais and research the weapon.
It takes 100,000 gold and a mastery rank of 10 to research the Python.
6Vestigial Organ
A Great Secondary Weapon Choice
The Vestigial Organ is a Rare tier weapon from the Launcher class and uses High-Power ammunition. Another weapon that only has a50% chance of a drop, the Vestigial Organ can be found in the Agna Desert while completing the Miragestone Vulgus Strategic Outpost Zone Recon mission. The Vestigial Organ shouldn’t be used as a main weapon but as a secondary weapon. The best Descendant to pair with this weapon isGley.
To increase its already massive damage, equip theSharpshooter or Rifling Reinforcement modifications. Both of these modifications will boost the ATK damage. Sharpshooter will also improve the Firearm Critical Hit Rate. The Vestigial Organ is a great weapon choice whendealing with crowd control.
5Greg’s Reversed Fate
Great Weapon For Crowd Control
Back to Ultimate weapons — if you’re looking for atactile rifleinThe First Descendant, Greg’s Reversed Fate is a good choice. Since it’s an Ultimate weapon, obtaining Greg’s Reversed Fate will requirefinding four blueprints. Greg’s Reversed Fate Blueprint can be found during Intercept battles or at the Fortress or Sterile Land. Greg’s Reversed Fate Nano Tube, Greg’s Reversed Fate Polymer Syncytium, and Greg’s Reversed Fate Synthetic Fiber blueprints can all be found at theFortress in the Fortress Command Entrance, Command Relay, and Quarantine Zone, respectively.
The unique ability of Greg’s Reversed Fate providesBombardment on an enemy’s location. Any enemy within the Bombardment is inflicted Burn. Kyle and Ajax can both benefit from the crowd control that Greg’s Reversed Fate gives, while the Descendant Esiemo can synergize with the unique ability. Pair it with modifications likeBetter Insight and Better Concentrationto increase critical hit rate and critical hit damage.
4Nazeistra’s Devotion
Best Support Weapon That Restores Shields
Nazeistra’s Devotion is an Ultimate Hand Cannon that has theunique Fanaticism ability, which applies the Devotion Mark and decreases 30% of a target’s defense. Nazeistra’s Devotion does well in the hands of support characters likeYujin or Jayber. To increase this weapon’s effectiveness, apply modifications like Fire Rate UP and Sharpshooter.
Hitting an ally with Nazeistra’s Devotion’s unique ability will restore their shield using your MP.
If you want this weapon, you’ll need to craft it with blueprints. These blueprints can all be found within Vespers, but willrequire completing different missions. Nazeistra’s Devotion Polymer Synctium is found at the Lost Supply Depot through the Mossy Colossus Mission. Nazeistra’s Devotion Synthetic Fiber is obtained at the Lost Supply Depot but through the Sepulcher Dungeon. To obtain the Nazeistra’s Devotion Nano Tube, complete the Floodplain Battlefield Mission at Moonlight Lake. Finally, the Nazeistra’s Devotion Blueprint is obtained by tackling the Ancient Giant Tree mission at Timberfall.
3Enduring Legacy
Leave Enemies Vulnerable To The Heat
The Enduring Legacy weapon is a great choice for end-game weapons. It’s a machine gun that sits in the Ultimate tier weapon list and uses General rounds. When hitting an enemy with Enduring Legacy’s unique ability, it boosts theStatus Effect Trigger Rate depending on the element and inflicts Quenching on the target. Quenching reduces first resistance, so pairing this weapon with Descendants like Blair orEsiemo is ideal.
Researching the Enduring Legacy costs 100,000 gold and requires a level 15 mastery rank.
Obtaining this weapon means tracking down more blueprints and then researching the weapon at Anais. Enduring Legacy’s blueprints are found duringIntercept battlesduring fights with enemies like the Executioner, Swamp Walker, and Hanged Man. The blueprints are Enduring Legacy Blueprint, Enduring Legacy Nano Tube Blueprint, Enduring Legacy Polymer Syncytium Blueprint, and Enduring Legacy Synthetic Fiber Blueprint.
2Afterglow Sword
Kill Enemies From Afar
For sniper rifle lovers, the Afterglow Sword is the best option. Not only is it a sniper rifle that canblast enemies from far away, but it’s also an Ultimate weapon that has its own unique ability. Its unique ability, the Nightmare Reaper, makes it a powerful weapon againstsingle-target bosses. When used effectively against a Commander or Colossus, your Critical Hit Rate increases on your next shot. The Afterglow Sword does well paired with Lepic’s aggressive playstyle and combat abilities.
The Afterglow Sword requires four blueprints to research and craft. You’ll need to find the Afterglow Sword Blueprint, the Afterglow Sword Nano Tube Blueprint, the Afterglow Sword Polymer Syncytium Blueprint, and the Afterglow Sword Synthetic Fiber Blueprint, all of which can be foundduring Intercept battles and at Vespers.
1Thunder Cage
Quickly Take Out Enemies With An Electric Shockwave
Last but certainly not least,arguably the best weaponinThe First Descendantis the Ultimate tier submachine gun, Thunder Cage. Thunder Cage is perfect for clearing out mobs, thanks to its area of effect. With a 666 fire rate, Thunder Cage grants Descendants a great movement speed to quickly gain ground on enemies. Thunder Cage’s unique ability isOvercharge, which sends an electric shockwave to surrounding enemies upon killing a single target. To complement Thunder Cage’s electrical abilities, pair it with Gley.
To find the blueprints for this Ultimate weapon, head to Sterile Land. The blueprints needed are Thunder Cage Blueprint, Thunder Cage Nano Tube, Thunder Cage Polymer Syncytium, and Thunder Cage Synthetic Fiber. You can find these blueprints by completing the Logistics Facility, High-Powered Jammer, External Reactor, and Kuiper Mine, respectively. The best modifications to equip on the Thunder Cage inThe First DescendantincludeReload Insight, Bullet Rain, and Sharpshooter.
