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The First Descendantis a free-to-play looter shooter from Nexon, inspired by the likes of Warframe and Destiny 2. There are multiple characters to choose from, each with their own abilities and playstyles. Gameplay is pretty straightforward - go here, shoot that - but the complexity comes from the late-game builds and, of course, the never-ending grind. This complete guide covers everything we’ve learned about the game so far, including boss guides, character builds, and more.
Updated June 17, 2025, by Charles Burgar:Season 1 is now available, bringing with it a new Descendant, endgame dungeon activity, and seasonal progression system. We’ve updated this hub page to include all of our guides for the current season, including guides on the new Invasion mechanic.
Getting Started
The First Descendant has a familiar formula to those who’ve played games like Warframe, but there are a few oddities and quirks that set TFD apart from its competitors. This section covers everything you need to know about jumping into the game for the first time.
Descendant Build Guides
We’ve been playing each Descendant and testing out their builds, from the perfect Infiltration Sharen Build to an electric speedster build for Bunny. Each character is unique and will require a specific build path, from weapons to character modules.
Boss Guides
These Void Interceptor battles are the major milestones in The First Descendant and the first real test of your combat abilities and character build. We’ve been working our way through them into hard mode content, and have the best strategies and methods to start clearing them out.
Mission Walkthroughs
The First Descendant is a pretty straightforward game, but we all forget things, miss things, or otherwise get a little lost. These guides should steer you in the right direction.
Crafting And Gear
There’s a lot to grind and craft in The First Descendant, and the game isn’t always super clear on what you need to do or how you’re meant to get certain items.
