The First Descendant Update 1.2.10 Summary – Season 2 Beyond The Void

Here you can find a quick summary of the 1.2.10 The First Descendant Patch Notes that introduce the new Descendant Serena, the new Arche Tuning System and a new Main Quest and many other things.

New Main Quest & Sigma Sector Dropoff Operation

The Sigma Sector has been introduced as a continuation of the main storyline after the destruction of the first Ironheart. Players can now explore this new zone, which has been locked away for over a century due to Void Erosion.

• Two new areas are available: Broken Boundary and Isolated Desert, featuring new enemy types called the Defects from the Legion of Immortality.
• The mission structure involves randomly selected objectives within each zone at Normal and High-risk difficulty levels.
• Players can earn exclusive unique weapons by defeating certain enemies, including the Ground Custodian weapon.
• Progression unlocks new content: reaching Mastery Rank 15 and completing an Isolated Desert mission unlocks Broken Boundary on High-risk difficulty.
• Completing missions will reward High-Value Relics, which can be exchanged for EXP boosts, extra equipment slots, and storage slots.

New Descendant – Serena

A new playable Descendant, Serena Antonietta, has been introduced. She specializes in aerial combat and fire-based attacks, making her a unique addition to the roster.

Quick Guide: How to get Serena in The First Descendant.

• Her passive ability, Divinity, provides bonus stats when she is midair.
• Her first active skill, Sacred Flame, allows her to fire penetrating flames that damage enemies and heal allies.
• Ascension, her second ability, is a toggle skill that lets her remain airborne longer and enhances different firearm rounds with unique effects.
• Soar, her third skill, grants high mobility, allowing her to fly upwards or dash quickly while resetting her jump and reloading her weapon.
• Her ultimate, Redemption, grants damage reduction when used on the ground and a powerful AoE attack when used midair.
• Players can acquire Serena’s blueprints, codes, and crafting materials from Sigma Sector Dropoff Operations.

New Ultimate Weapons

Four new Ultimate weapons have been introduced, each with unique mechanics that enhance gameplay. Check out our All Ultimate Weapons in The First Descendant List.

1. Malevolent (Hand Cannon) – Hitting an enemy spawns Bladed Cogs that bounce between multiple targets, dealing damage.
2. Truly Deadly Arson (Beam Rifle) – Inflicts Void Fire, which can be further enhanced by burn effects to trigger Inferno damage.
3. Ancient Knight (Assault Rifle) – Midair reloading grants buffs such as increased damage and healing while airborne.
4. A-TAMS (Sniper Rifle) – Aiming consumes MP to charge a damage multiplier, making each shot increasingly powerful.

Arche Tuning & Module Implant System

To provide players with more character customization options, two new systems have been added: Arche Tuning and the Module Implant System.

• The Arche Tuning System enhances Descendant abilities and unlocks new passive effects.
• Players can activate different tuning nodes using Arche Tuning materials, allowing customization of character strengths.
• The Module Implant System enables the transfer of Normal Descendant module settings to their Ultimate counterpart.
• Players must use a Photonic Implanter to transfer Max Capacity UP and Module Socket Types to an Ultimate Descendant.

Game Improvements & QoL Updates

Several quality-of-life updates have been implemented to improve the overall gameplay experience.

• A Photo Mode has been added, allowing players to capture customized screenshots with various camera settings and filters.
• Customization Loadouts have been introduced, giving players the ability to save and swap between different character appearances.
• Players can now dye eyebrows and beards, adding further customization to Descendant appearances.
• A new Fellow, Vespers Hunting Dog, has been added. This companion provides automatic item pickup, auto-refill for ammo, and auto-dismantling of junk items.
• Encrypted Vaults now spawn more frequently and are easier to locate on the map.

Content Balancing & Bug Fixes

Balance changes and bug fixes have been applied to combat mechanics, rewards, and gameplay flow.

• The Void Intercept Battle (Abyss) now features the Tormentor Colossus, an Electric-element boss with new mechanics, such as summoning Plasma Cubes and activating Void Reflux mode.
• Several Special Operations maps have been updated, including Echo Swamp and White-night Gulch, with adjusted EXP rewards and monster spawn rates.
• A new leaderboard system has been introduced, ranking players based on their clear time in Void Intercept Battle (Abyss).
• The Fire Rate for weapons is now capped at 2000 to maintain game balance.
• A new stat, Multi-Hit Damage, has been introduced, allowing for additional damage stacking with specific modules and weapons.
• Bug fixes include adjustments to enemy behavior, mission progression, UI elements, and matchmaking optimizations.

Events & Battle Pass

The new Battle Pass and in-game events provide fresh challenges and exclusive rewards.

• Battle Pass Season 2, Episode 2 – Beyond the Void has been launched, featuring new rewards, skins, and consumables.
• The Beyond Sigma Sector login event allows players to earn exclusive items, including the Ultimate Bunny Purchase Ticket and Hailey’s Skin Box.
• A new event challenge, Assist with Serena’s Covert Operations, offers daily and bi-weekly objectives, with Crystallization Catalysts as rewards.

This update introduces a wealth of new content, character customization features, balance adjustments, and gameplay enhancements, ensuring an expanded and refined experience for all players.

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