As it turns out, many players can't quite figure out how to unlock a character in The First Descendant, so they have to figure it out by feel. To fix this, the blix.gg team shares valuable information about how to unlock characters and the ways to do it.
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Highlights
- An explanation of how two different ways to unlock new characters in The First Descendant
- Details of each method
Speaking of characters, here's a trailer about Ult Freyna:
How To Unlock Characters In The First Descendant?
Starting Characters
When you begin your journey in The First Descendant, you are given a choice of three starting Descendants. You don't have to worry about which one you choose - the two you don't can be unlocked later in other ways.
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Methods for Unlocking Descendants
There are two ways to unlock new characters in The First Descendant: buy them or unlock them through research with crafting components. Each character has a different level that affects their skills, while the First Descendant Master Ranking, which involves things like inventory slots and enhancement modules, is player-dependent and transferable.
The fastest way to get new characters is to buy them directly from the in-game store for "Caliber", the premium currency:
- Open the main menu;
- Click on the "Shop" tab;
- Select the "Descendants" section;
- Select the desired character and make the purchase.
Buying a base character will cost between 300 and 900 First Descendant Caliber, while the Ultimate character will cost 3000.
If you want to avoid spending real money, you can also effectively create a Descendant through research with Anais, who can be found in Albion. You can also find tips like ours on Reddit as well.
Anais's location
Creating or exploring a character utilizes components you receive as a reward for a mission. This process will be available once you are free to explore the open world, with a side mission to Obtain Bunny Suit Materials from various activities. This will culminate in a mission to kill the boss of a Colossus Grave Walker, rewarding you with several First Descendant Amorphous Materials, one of which will be the final "key" to unlock Bunny's research.
Once you've collected the necessary materials, you'll need to build the Descendant Parts you need and then begin researching a specific Descendant. Your friend during this process will be Anais, who is the NPC responsible for researching weapons and descendants in Albion:
- Move to Albion;
- Find Anais and talk to her;
- Select the "Research Request";
- Select the "Descendants" tab;
- Select the character you wish to create.
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Descendant Requirements in the First Descendant
Ajax
- Caliber Cost: 300
- Crafting Materials: 1x Ajax Enhanced Cells, 1x Ajax Stabilizer, 1x Ajax Spiral Catalyst, 1x Ajax Code, 400,000 Gold.
Blair
- Caliber Cost: 300
- Crafting Materials: 1x Blair Enhanced Cells, 1x Blair Stabilizer, 1x Blair Spiral Catalyst, 1x Blair Code, 400,000 Gold.
Bunny
- Caliber Cost: 300
- Crafting Materials: 1x Bunny Enhanced Cells, 1x Bunny Stabilizer, 1x Bunny Spiral Catalyst, 1x Bunny Code, 400,000 Gold
Freyna
- Caliber Cost: 300
- Crafting Materials: 1x Freyna Enhanced Cells, 1x Freyna Stabilizer, 1x Freyna Spiral Catalyst, 1x Freyna Code, 400,000 Gold
Lepic
- Caliber Cost: 300
- Crafting Materials: 1x Lepic Enhanced Cells, 1x Lepic Stabilizer, 1x Lepic Spiral Catalyst, 1x Lepic Code, 400,000 Gold
Sharen
- Caliber Cost: 300
- Crafting Materials: 1x Sharen Enhanced Cells, 1x Sharen Stabilizer, 1x Sharen Spiral Catalyst, 1x Sharen Code, 400,000 Gold
Viessa
- Caliber Cost: 300
- Crafting Materials: 1x Viessa Enhanced Cells, 1x Viessa Stabilizer, 1x Viessa Spiral Catalyst, 1x Viessa Code, 400,000 Gold
Enzo
- Caliber Cost: 600
- Crafting Materials: 1x Enzo Enhanced Cells, 1x Enzo Stabilizer, 1x Enzo Spiral Catalyst, 1x Enzo Code, 400,000 Gold
Gley
- Caliber Cost: 600
- Crafting Materials: 1x Gley Enhanced Cells, 1x Gley Stabilizer, 1x Gley Spiral Catalyst, 1x Gley Code, 400,000 Gold
Jayber
- Caliber Cost: 600
- Crafting Materials: 1x Jayber Enhanced Cells, 1x Jayber Stabilizer, 1x Jayber Spiral Catalyst, 1x Jayber Code, 400,000 Gold
Valby
- Caliber Cost: 600
- Crafting Materials: 1x Valby Enhanced Cells, 1x Valby Stabilizer, 1x Valby Spiral Catalyst, 1x Valby Code, 400,000 Gold
Esiemo
- Caliber Cost: 900
- Crafting Materials: 1x Esiemo Enhanced Cells, 1x Esiemo Stabilizer, 1x Esiemo Spiral Catalyst, 1x Esiemo Code, 400,000 Gold
Kyle
- Caliber Cost: 900
- Crafting Materials: 1x Kyle Enhanced Cells, 1x Kyle Stabilizer, 1x Kyle Spiral Catalyst, 1x Kyle Code, 400,000 Gold
Yujin
- Caliber Cost: 900
- Crafting Materials: 1x Yujin Enhanced Cells, 1x Yujin Stabilizer, 1x Yujin Spiral Catalyst, 1x Yujin Code, 400,000 Gold
Best Characters in First Descendant
You may need clarification on the abundance of characters you can unlock. That's why we've picked up a list of the best Descendants in the First Descendant:
Bunny - As it moves, it stores electricity, which charges a multi-target orb, a laser beam, and a surrounding electrical pulse effect.
Jayber - He can place Assault and Medical Turrets on the battlefield, and his attack is increased when both types are present.
Lepic - He uses regular and traction grenades to attract enemies. He can also use Overkill's super-powered weapon, deal burning damage, and have a defense against lethal damage.