The First Descendant: Differences Between Normal & Ultimate Descendants

There are many characters to play in The First Descendant, but some have Ultimate versions that have unique differences from their Normal counterparts. Although subtle, the changes from Normal to Ultimate characters play a huge role in how that person fights and can be customized. Understanding how both versions are distinct will help you make new builds necessary for future missions.

It is worth noting that none of the differences between Normal and Ultimate characters impact weapons or their stats. The weapons wielded by the Normal version of a character will remain the same with their Ultimate version without any changes to how the firearm works. Similarly, Normal and Ultimate characters do not impact smaller aspects of gameplay, such as how much gold you earn in The First Descendant during missions.

Related The First Descendant Feature Has A Great Free Way To Obtain Ultimate Weapons The First Descendant players can utilize this feature to lessen the tedious grind and avoid purchasing the game-changing Ultimate weapons.

Every Change Between Normal & Ultimate Descendants

Know What Enhancements Ultimate Versions Bring

Ultimate Descendants are empowered versions of Normal characters, with a variety of extra elements that make them stand above their previous forms. Ultimate characters have higher stats than their base alternates, growing stronger at higher levels than a Normal Descendant would be able to reach. These buffs allow an Ultimate character to take on stronger enemies, such as the tough Void Intercept bosses in The First Descendant.

Interesting cosmetic changes are also unique to Ultimate characters, with the enhanced versions of characters sometimes sporting a striking new look. This might be what you notice first, but keep in mind that aesthetic changes between Normal and Ultimate Descendants do not give characters new traits. Many of your abilities, skills, and other aspects of gameplay will remain consistent between both forms.

Elemental damage dealt by characters is the same in the Normal and Ultimate versions, though Ultimate Descendants tend to do more damage of a specific type than their Normal counterparts due to stat boosts.

Normal Descendants come with a limited number of Module slots for weapons, but Ultimate versions have more space for upgrades on a character. These slots also come pre-catalyzed, meaning that you do not have to reach the max Level of 40 like you do with a Normal character to gain this extra space. You also don't have to spend a valuable Crystallization Catalyst in The First Descendant for this benefit as an Ultimate character.

How To Unlock Ultimate Descendant Characters

Spend More Resources And Grind Wisely

Although you can unlock Ultimate Descendants through the in-game store with real money, these characters are fairly expensive. Much like how you can unlock Normal characters in the base game, you can also grind endgame resources to try and get the right items tied to Ultimate Descendants over time. This process may take a while, but it may be worth the effort if you learn how to farm efficiently.

Having a reliable character build that can tear through bosses and complete missions fast is a surefire way to farm materials fast. Every Ultimate Descendant requires unique resources to research in the same fashion as their Normal versions. There are five different Ultimate characters with their own item requirements, including:

Every Ultimate character takes 900,000 Gold in The First Descendant to research, so make sure you have a lot of currency on hand even with the right materials. This process always takes 36 in-game hours to complete and unlock someone.

Descendant Attribute How To Unlock Ultimate Ajax Non-Attribute 1 Ultimate Ajax Code

1 Ultimate Ajax Enhanced Cells

1 Ultimate Ajax Spiral Catalyst

1 Ultimate Ajax Stabilizer Ultimate Bunny Electric 1 Ultimate Bunny Code

1 Ultimate Bunny Enhanced Cells

1 Ultimate Bunny Spiral Catalyst

1 Ultimate Bunny Stabilizer Ultimate Gley Non-Attribute 1 Ultimate Gley Code

1 Ultimate Gley Enhanced Cells

1 Ultimate Gley Spiral Catalyst

1 Ultimate Gley Stabilizer Ultimate Lepic Fire 1 Ultimate Lepic Code

1 Ultimate Lepic Enhanced Cells

1 Ultimate Lepic Spiral Catalyst

1 Ultimate Lepic Stabilizer Ultimate Viessa Chill 1 Ultimate Viessa Code

1 Ultimate Viessa Enhanced Cells

1 Ultimate Viessa Spiral Catalyst

1 Ultimate Viessa Stabilizer

Having a strong weapon on a Normal Descendant with a reliable Module will help you earn the Ultimate parts needed fast. While you may spend a long time grinding for these rare items in The First Descendant, the differences between Ultimate and Normal characters will be worth the effort once you start unlocking better versions of your favorite Descendants.