The First Descendant has many weapons. Enemies you defeat often drop new guns, so you need to frequently check your inventory and equip the ones with better stats. Welcome to the First Descendant Weapons Tier List, where we will list and rank the top guns you should use.
We’re going to rank only the top weapons in The First Descendant, focusing on Ultimate guns with unique effects. We won’t discuss weapon rarities like Normal and Rare, as they drop from enemies frequently, and their main difference is their DPS.
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Based on 4 128 reviews 
First of all, we want to clarify that this is our subjective perspective on weapon concealment, which we will present later in this article. So that you can understand what you need to rely on when evaluating a particular weapon, we have given you certain parallels by which you can compare the effectiveness of specific weapons.
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| Rank | Weapon |
|---|---|
| Tier-S | Thunder Cage, Python, Perforator, Secret Garden, Enduring Legacy, Smithereens, Afterglow Sword. |
| Tier-A | Fallen Hope, Greg’s Reversed Fate, Executor, Wave of Light, Sigvore’s Proof. |
| Tier-B | Blue Beetle, The Final Masterpiece, Divine Punishment, Piercing Light, Restored Relic, Clairvoyance. |
| Tier-C | The Last Dagger, Albion Cavalry Gun, King’s Guard Lance, Nazeistra’s Devotion. |
Our ranking system for the best ultimate weapons in the game categorizes them as follows:
This tier list helps in evaluating the best ultimate weapons in The First Descendant. For a clearer understanding, we’ll delve into why each weapon ranks as it does.
Weapon Information
Type: Submachine Gun
Ease-of-Use: 5/5
Recommended Characters
The Thunder Cage is a great weapon for fast-paced combat. It releases electric shock waves when you defeat enemies. You can get it early in the game, but its special effects only activate after you defeat enemies.
Weapon Information
Type: Submachine Gun
Ease-of-Use: 3/5
Recommended Characters
Python Instinct: Hits on Weak Points apply the unique ability “Prey” to the target enemy, stackable.
Weapon Information
Type: Hand Cannon
Ease-of-Use: 3/5
Recommended Characters
The Perforator Hand Cannon is ideal for tackling tough enemies with shields. With accurate shooting, you can quickly handle formidable foes with just a few shots.
Detect: Landing shots on Weak Points has a chance to damage the enemy’s Shield based on its maximum value. Higher Firearm Levels increase this damage potential. Completely depleting an enemy’s Shield may also stun them.
Weapon Information
Type: Tactical Rifle
Ease-of-Use: 3/5
Recommended Characters
This semi-automatic rifle stands out in its tier by restoring your Tech Custom Resource and increasing its damage.
Gardener: Using a Dimension skill can sometimes recover Custom Resource. Using a Tech skill grants the unique ability “Pest Control” a chance.
Weapon Information
Type: Machine Gun
Ease-of-Use: 4/5
Recommended Characters
This LMG accelerates the triggering of elemental effects (such as Burn, Chill, etc.) while reducing enemy elemental resistance. It’s perfect for Descendants with elemental skills.
Craftsmanship: Hitting an enemy increases the chance of triggering elemental status effects and inflicts “Quenching” on the target (reduces Fire resistance and applies Burn). Hitting a Burned enemy boosts Firearm ATK and applies this buff to attacks.
Weapon Information
Type: Shotgun
Ease-of-Use: 1/5
Recommended Characters
Smithereens is perfect for critical-focused builds, boosting critical hit rate and damage. It’s well-suited for characters like Sharen and Bunny, but it takes time to realign aim after each shot.
Weapon Information
Type: Sniper Rifle
Ease-of-Use: 2/5
Recommended Characters
The Afterglow Sword is crafted to excel in defeating formidable enemies with its high critical hit rate. Mastering it demands considerable time and dedication, making it a rewarding challenge for committed players.
Weapon Information
Type: Assault Rifle
Ease-of-Use: 3/5
Recommended Characters
Fallen Hope excels when used against poisoned enemies, benefiting from its unique synergy with Freyna’s abilities, as she is currently the only Descendant capable of utilizing this effectively.
Weapon Information
Type: Tactical Rifle
Ease-of-Use: 2/5
vRecommended Characters
Greg’s Reversed Fate enhances AOE damage, benefiting characters who need this capability. However, it reduces accuracy by 20% for both aimed shots and hip-fire.
Weapon Information
Type: Shotgun
Ease-of-Use: 2/5
Recommended Characters
Executor is one of the game’s strongest weapons. The more pellets that hit your target in a single shot, the more damage the shotgun deals. Additionally, shots electrocute enemies, increasing damage even more!
Impending Judgement: When all bullets hit, Executor’s Exaltation activates for 5 seconds. Missing shots reduces the effect stage. On max power, firing removes the effect, boosts Firearm ATK on hit, and electrocutes the target. Hitting an electrocuted enemy further boosts Firearm ATK and applies this buff to attacks.
Weapon Information
Type: Scout Rifle
Ease-of-Use: 3/5
Recommended Characters
Wave of Light is a Scout Rifle that boosts critical chance after reloading and reduces enemy healing when hit afterward. It offers superior DPS compared to the Blue Beetle, making it a versatile choice for all Descendants.
Weapon Information
Type: Launcher
Ease-of-Use: 3/5
Recommended Characters
Sigvore’s Proof excels with its ability to stick and detonate bombs, dealing substantial damage. However, its detonation timing could benefit from improvement.
Weapon Information
Type: Scout Rifle
Ease-of-Use: 3/5
Recommended Characters
Blue Beetle isn’t the most powerful gun in The First Descendant, but it balances offense and defense well, making it reliable for versatile characters. Its buffs are tied to skill usage, which can be somewhat inconvenient.
Weapon Information
Type: Handgun
Ease-of-Use: 2/5
Recommended Characters
The Final Masterpiece is a versatile handgun in The First Descendant, offering various buffs upon each reload, such as an increased critical hit rate and fire rate. However, the random nature of these buffs may not always be advantageous in every situation.
Weapon Information
Type: Assault Rifle
Ease-of-Use: 3/5
Recommended Characters
Divine Punishment is ideal for support-oriented Descendants and ranks among the top guns in The First Descendant. It rewards you each time you buff allies, making it highly effective in combat situations.
Weapon Information
Type: Sniper Rifle
Ease-of-Use: 2/5
Recommended Characters
Piercing Light excels in precision shooting and debuffing, making it the top sniper rifle in The First Descendant. It’s a strong choice for all characters, especially Bunny, due to its high critical hit chance when hitting multiple enemies and its ability to remove buffs from opponents.
Weapon Information
Type: Launcher
Ease-of-Use: 3/5
Recommended Characters
Restored Relic is a Launcher that uses a rare ammo type. It fires guided rounds that deal additional AoE damage and have a chance to replace regular projectiles during firing.
Weapon Information
Type: Beam Rifle
Ease-of-Use: 2/5
Recommended Characters
Clairvoyance deals more damage the longer you hold the fire button. It also slows enemies by 70% and reduces their Chill element resistance, making it ideal for Viessa.
The Thing Beyond: Hitting an enemy with a Stage 2 Beam triggers Void Gaze, and Stage 3 inflicts Appalled Calling. In certain game modes, this effect acts similarly to Frostbite.
Weapon Information
Type: Handgun
Ease-of-Use: 1/5
Recommended Characters
The Last Dagger’s damage increases with high stacks of its buff after defeating enemies. However, reaching its full potential can be challenging and risky, as stacking Patience by defeating enemies takes time.
Weapon Information
Type: Machine Gun
Ease-of-Use: 3/5
Recommended Characters
The Albion Cavalry Gun excels at dealing extra damage to stunned or crowd-controlled enemies, making it ideal for Descendants who can stun opponents.
Weapon Information
Type: Beam Rifle
Ease-of-Use: 1/5
Recommended Characters
King’s Guard Lance is a potent beam rifle known for area control. Its special ability enhances duration and range with each activation but demands significant setup time and practice to master.
Weapon Information
Type: Hand Cannon
Ease-of-Use: 1/5
Recommended Characters
Nazeistra’s Devotion is a versatile Hand Cannon that reduces enemy defenses when hitting weak spots, making them easier targets. It can also restore allies’ shields by sacrificing your MP. Ideal for support-oriented Descendants like Jayber and Yujin, as well as future support characters.
Fanaticism: Hitting an enemy’s Weak Point applies the unique Devotion Mark, while hitting an ally restores their shield by 10% at the cost of your MP, provided your current MP is at least 85.
At the moment, the situation in The First Descendent is as follows:
With 21 unique weapons available and 1 in battle pass, there’s a wide range of options catering to different Descendants and playstyles. When choosing a weapon, it’s crucial to understand its special abilities, as some are more effective than others.
Choosing the right weapon type depends on your Descendant’s abilities and the specific challenges you face in the game.
How to get cool weapons in The First Descendant?
You can get Ultimate Weapons from Bosses, Dungeons, and Missions, or you can make them at the Research Institute. Talk to Magister Anais there, check out the weapon section, and complete the sub-quests to craft these weapons with special materials. Some weapons come from special events like the Pre-Season Battle Pass.
What are the top 5 weapons in The First Descendant?
Top 5 from our tier list:
What are the best weapons in The First Descendant?
Thunder Cage—the best weapon in the actual update. Early game unlock, all characters can use this weapon, best for upgrading modules, etc.
How to access the ultimate weapon in The First Descendant?
Go through the story content; as you progress, quests with the NPC Anais are activated, where you will have the opportunity to craft the ultimate type of weapon.
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