Nexon Games’ looter shooter, The First Descendant, is packed full of characters to unlock and create ideal builds for. Here’s every detail about each of them so you can pick the one that suits your playstyle best.
Each Descendant has a unique set of abilities, classes, and advantages that make them shine in certain situations on the battlefield – though some are better than others.
If you’re curious about the Descendants, we’ve got you covered with a full rundown of them all below.
All Descendants
Ajax
| ROLE | ACTIVE SKILLS | PASSIVE SKILL | ATTRIBUTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tank | – Orbit Barrier– Void Walk– Expulsion– Hypercube | Event Horizon | Non-Attribute |
Ajax is a tanker that utilizes Void Energy thanks to his suit, the Raley MK.5. The outdated military battlesuit absorbed enough Void Energy that Ajax can expertly manipulate it and use it as an impregnable shield to protect his allies and deflect enemy attacks.
This Descendant might not deal high damage, but if you pair it up with another character that does, Ajax rises to the occasion by keeping his teammate alive while hitting targets.
Check how to unlock Ajax in the game.
Blair
| ROLE | ACTIVE SKILLS | PASSIVE SKILL | ATTRIBUTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| DoT Dealer | – Blaze up– Extinguish– Burn Taste– Deadly Cuisine | Pitmaster | Fire |
After being attacked by Colossus’ Fire, Blair’s Arche ability awakened, allowing him to release ionized high-temperature Arche gas from his fingers. Custom-made gloves ignite the gas so he can unleash fire attacks.
The former chef from Albion can deal continuous damage and manipulate fire. From creating flame zones to throwing giant fireballs and even inflicting Burn on enemies, Blair is one handy Descendant to have on any team but can be quite fragile.
Check the best build for Blair in the game.
Bunny
| ROLE | ACTIVE SKILLS | PASSIVE SKILL | ATTRIBUTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuker | – Thrill Bomb– Light Speeding– Lightning Emission– Maximum Power | Rabbit Foot | Electric |
Bunny has a special suit that works as a Biopowert Conversion Device. This means it converts Bunny’s electromagnetic force created by her movements into electricity. However, because the suit is a conversion machine, the energy decreases immediately if Bunny doesn’t move.
This Electric Descendant is considered one of the best of them all due to its unique Arche ability and ultra-high speed that can destroy hordes in seconds.
Check the best build for Bunny in the game.
Enzo
| ROLE | ACTIVE SKILLS | PASSIVE SKILL | ATTRIBUTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support | – Start Supply– Explosive Drone– Enhance Combat Suit– Perfect Support | Shoot Support | Non-Attribute |
Enzo’s exceptional intelligence lets him serve as an Executive Officer while his Arche ability allows him to summon inorganic matter like unlimited amounts of rounds for tactical squad use and for bombing-support drones.
Despite not being the most interesting character, Enzo can be useful in Collosi battles as he can provide plenty of buffs for the team while keeping everybody from running out of ammo. More so, he’s the ideal Descendant to use when unlocking Encrypted Vaults.
Check the best build for Enzo in the game.
Esiemo
| ROLE | ACTIVE SKILLS | PASSIVE SKILL | ATTRIBUTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burst DPS | – Time Bomb– Blast– Guided Landmine– Arche Explosion | Adventitious Habit | Fire |
Known as ‘The Explosives Master’, Esiemo is a maestro of detonations and a fan of blowing up everything on his way. His suit provides protection but also has the ability to collect chemical particles that can create explosions.
This Burst DPS attaches bombs to enemies, sets landmines, and also inflicts damage by dashing forward.
Check the best build for Esiemo in the game.
Freyna
| ROLE | ACTIVE SKILLS | PASSIVE SKILL | ATTRIBUTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| DoT Dealer | – Toxic Trauma– Defense Mechanism– Decomposed Poison– Venomous Baptism | Contagion Links | Toxic |
This DoT Dealer is capable of dealing continuous damage while also having the ability to manipulate Venom and use the venomous substances that her body produces to trap enemies in swamps of toxins.
Freyna is ideal for confronting big groups of enemies, as her toxin damage decreases all their health bars simultaneously, though it can be a tad slow. Still, she has good base stats, a solid Defense Mechanism skill, and decent damage.
Check the best build for Freyna in the game.
Gley
| ROLE | ACTIVE SKILLS | PASSIVE SKILL | ATTRIBUTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility Dealer | – Frenzied– Life Siphon– Increased Sensory– Massacre | Thirst | Non-Attribute |
Gley, a former medic, got her Arche abilities after being kidnapped by the Vulgus. She’s a Utility Dealer who gains strength the more she gnaws on herself and can unleash the rage inside her to quickly subdue her enemies.
The proper way to play Gley is by sacrificing HP to gain damage and then recovering such HP by absorbing it from enemies. This makes her the riskiest Descendant to use, but if you master her abilities work, she’s unstoppable.
Additionally, she can buff regular guns to have unlimited ammo and has active skills that are unmatched.
Check how to unlock Gley in the game.
Hailey
| ROLE | ACTIVE SKILLS | PASSIVE SKILL | ATTRIBUTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranged DPS | – Cryo Round – Storm Snare– Cold Fury– Zenith | Safe Strategic Retreat | Chill |
Introduced at the start of Season 1, Hailey is a sniper who uses Chill-infused beams and bullets to take enemies out. Her passive makes her even deadlier from afar, while her active skills knock foes back or slow them down, making it easier for her to keep her distance.
Jayber
| ROLE | ACTIVE SKILLS | PASSIVE SKILL | ATTRIBUTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility Dealer | – Assault Turret– Medical Turret– Multi-Purpose Gun– Reactivate | Turret Sync | Non-Attribute |
Jayber is a mechanical engineer who’s considered a genius. His Arche ability allows him to send and receive electronic signals within range so he can relay them directly to his brainwaves creating a response time lower than 0 ms.
Even though he doesn’t excel in the group, Jayber is a reliable Descendant. As a Utility Dealer, he can summon turrets for assault and recovery to help with mobs and bosses.
Here’s how to unlock Jayber in The First Descendant.
Kyle
| ROLE | ACTIVE SKILLS | PASSIVE SKILL | ATTRIBUTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruiser | – Repulsion Dash– Magnetic Bulwark– Magnetism Spurt– Superconductivity Thrusters | Experienced Technician | Non-Attribute |
Once a captain of the Construction Corps, Kyle is a damage-dealing tank that can generate and manipulate magnetic fields to create barriers or radiate a powerful force to push enemies back.
This very resolute and strict Descendant is very versatile and also the ultimate Tank in the game, as he can divert damage with his shields but also mirror it back to the enemies. Plus – despite common belief – he can move extremely fast when needed thanks to his suit’s special functions.
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Take a look at our best build for Kyle to get the most out of him.
Lepic
| ROLE | ACTIVE SKILLS | PASSIVE SKILL | ATTRIBUTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| DPS | – Grenade– Overclock– Traction Grenade– Overkill | Close Call | Fire |
Lepic is known as The Final Grenadier due to being the lone survivor of the Dauntless 44th Grenadier Squad, where he also lost one of his arms. He attacks with grenades and his prosthetic limb which is extremely powerful and can clear the whole battlefield.
His prosthetic arm is linked to Lepic’s Ecive and Arche, allowing him to infuse explosive Arche into rounds and grenades. Plus, it can also enable him to fire Arche with his mind. He’s incredibly strong and works perfectly against bosses thanks to his array of explosive projectiles.
Check the best build for Lepic in the game.
Luna
| ROLE | ACTIVE SKILLS | PASSIVE SKILL | ATTRIBUTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support | – Stage Presence– Passionate Stage– Relaxing Act– Delightful Stage | Improvisation | Non-Attribute |
Luna is a Support Descendant who grants allies plenty of buffs by using her music. Her active skills can grant SKill Powert, decrease cooldowns, restore team MP, and more.
However, if you happen to be tone-deaf, you better not take Luna to battle, as all her abilities require you to fire on beat to maintain the buffs. If you fail at this, you’ll lose every bonus.
Check the best build for Luna in the game.
Sharen
| ROLE | ACTIVE SKILLS | PASSIVE SKILL | ATTRIBUTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Close-Range Dealer | – Cutoff Beam– Active Camouflage– Impact Rounds– Flash Shortsword | Assassinator | Electric |
Sharen has a full-body prosthetic that grants her incredible powers. As an assassin-type melee dealer with Electric Arche, she can camouflage herself to sneak past her enemies and ambush them, that’s why she’s known as ‘The Assassin in the Shadows’.
This Descendant is great for sneaking into places, gathering intel, sabotaging, and ambushing opponents. However, even though she can deal great burst damage, she’s no use in mobs.
If you want some Amorphous Materials, you’ll have to take Sharen with you, as she’s the only one who has the required ability – Active Camouflage – to extract additional drops from Vulgus Strategic Outposts.
To get the best out of Sharen, you can refer to our best build guide.
Valby
| ROLE | ACTIVE SKILLS | PASSIVE SKILL | ATTRIBUTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constant DPS | – Bubble Bullet– Plop Plop– Laundry– Laundry Bomb | Water Intake | Non-Attribute |
Valby is the most elusive Descendant as she has the unique ability to turn into water anytime and anywhere. However, this skill is limited as she can’t maintain that shape for long.
As a tanky dealer of continuous damage, Valby is extraordinary at both dealing with mobs and bosses, as she can use her skills to coat the ground with liquid (which pairs nicely with Electric Descendants) and has great debuffs for tough enemies.
Check the best build for Valby in the game.
Viessa
| ROLE | ACTIVE SKILLS | PASSIVE SKILL | ATTRIBUTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debuffer | – Frost Shards– Frost Road– Cold Snap– Blizzard | Ice Sphere | Chill |
Viessa is a very young Descendant with the Arche ability to control the cold at will. This Debuffer uses Chill to freeze enemies in place, unleashing Cold Snap-like attacks as she makes her way through them. She can also increase her movement speed and is the only one who can break Chill Void Shards.
Her freezing powers work great with both mobs and bosses. Plus, this character can be very useful to track down and attack Vulgus, as they become colder than their surroundings and Viessa’s suit can use thermal sensors to spot them.
Check the best build for Viessa in the game.
Yujin
| ROLE | ACTIVE SKILLS | PASSIVE SKILL | ATTRIBUTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support | – Solidarity Healing– Restructure Serum– Stimulant Spray– Hyperreactive Healing Ground | Stop Overreacting | Non-Attribute |
The Gruff Medic, Yujin, is a medical officer who serves as the Medical Corps Captain. As a healer, Yujin uses his drones to keep his teammates alive while also granting them buffs. The disadvantage is that his Arche ability has no effect on him.
Despite having a support role, Yujin can deal ridiculous AoE damage, making him an excellent Descendant for mob control. And even though he is not good against Collosi, he is still a great teammate to have as he can keep his allies alive while also buffing their Firearm ATK and Skill Power.
Check the best build for Yujin in the game.
Ultimate Descendants
Out of the 15 characters in the game, six of them have separate Ultimate Descendant versions with a different design and base stats and extra Module Sockets and types. They even have particular skills, such as having access to special Trascendant Modules.
To unlock Ultimate Descendants talk to Anais at the Research Institute in Albion. You can access them by gathering their required materials or by purchasing them using Caliber.
Here’s how to unlock each Ultimate character:
| DESCENDANT | COST | MATERIALS REQUIRED |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Ajax | 900,000 Caliber | – Ultimate Ajax Code x1– Ultimate Ajax Enhanced Cells x1– Ultimate Ajax Spiral Catalyst x1– Ultimate Ajax Stabilizer x1 |
| Ultimate Bunny | 900,000 Caliber | – Ultimate Bunny Code x1– Ultimate Bunny Enhanced Cells x1– Ultimate Bunny Spiral Catalyst x1– Ultimate Bunny Stabilizer x1 |
| Ultimate Gley | 900,000 Caliber | – Ultimate Gley Code x1– Ultimate Gley Enhanced Cells x1– Ultimate Gley Spiral Catalyst x1– Ultimate Gley Stabilizer x1 |
| Ultimate Lepic | 900,000 Caliber | – Ultimate Lepic Code x1– Ultimate Lepic Enhanced Cells x1– Ultimate Lepic Spiral Catalyst x1– Ultimate Lepic Stabilizer x1 |
| Ultimate Valby | 900,000 Caliber | – Ultimate Valby Code x1– Ultimate Valby Enhanced Cells x1– Ultimate Valby Spiral Catalyst x1– Ultimate Valby Stabilizer x1 |
| Ultimate Viessa | 900,000 Caliber | – Ultimate Viessa Code x1– Ultimate Viessa Enhanced Cells x1– Ultimate Viessa Spiral Catalyst x1– Ultimate Viessa Stabilizer x1 |
Every Descendant ranked
As the game requires different abilities from every character, some might be better at some tasks than others. For example, Lepic is great for Void Intercept battles but is not that good at farming missions.
To give you a more general look at where the Descendants fall, this overall tier list will categorize the characters on how well they are in several activities.
Note that Hailey isn’t on the list yet since she’s still so new. We’ll be sure to update this page and our tier list once we’ve spent more time with her.
| TIER | DESCENDANTS |
|---|---|
| S | Bunny / Ajax / Gley |
| A | Yujin / Lepic / Jayber / Valby |
| B | Viessa / Blair / Greyna / Kyle / Luna |
| C | Esiemo / Enzo / Sharen |
How many classes are in The First Descendant?
As shown in the table above, there are 16 playable characters available in The First Descendant right now, with each being divided into one of 12 different roles based on their specialties. These are:
- Tank
- Healer
- DPS
- Constant DPS
- Ranged DPS
- Bruiser
- Nuker
- DoT Dealer
- Utility Dealer
- Close-Range Dealer
- Debuffer
- Support
If you’re keen to try a certain role during matches, use our table above to ensure you’ve chosen the best starter character for the job or aim to unlock a Descendant who fits your desired role.
Now that you know about all the characters in The First Descendant, be sure to read up on the best weapons, best Thunder Cage build, how to beat Pyromaniac, and the game’s current server status.