This guide explains external component, how they impact your build, and lists the bonuses of all Sets in The First Descendant.
![The First Descendant: All External Component Sets](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/The-First-Descendant-Ajax-promo-shot.jpg)
External Components might seem inconsequential compared to the all-important Reactor piece, but in The First Descendant, they play a huge role in determining your character’s survivability. They can be tricky to parse because you’ll collect so many of them as you level your characters. This external components guide will explain the available component slots, how to equip them, and list all the currently available sets in The First Descendant.
- All External Component Sets and How to Get
- Annihilation Set (Ultimate)
- Bravery Set (Ultimate)
- Frozen Heart Set (Ultimate)
- Hungry Sonic (Ultimate)
- Polar Night Set (Ultimate)
- Slayer Set (Ultimate)
- Supernova Set (Ultimate)
- Venom Essence Set (Ultimate)
- Volcanic Set (Ultimate)
- Acrobat Set (Rare)
- Battle Aesthetics Set (Rare)
- Decimator Set (Rare)
- Glacial Set (Rare)
- Predator Set (Rare)
- Swamp Recon Set (Rare)
- Tomb Vanguard Set (Rare)
- Veteran Marksman Set (Rare)
- Best External Components for Each Descendant (Character)
This guide has been updated for Hotfix 1.0.5 of The First Descendant.
What are the External Components of The First Descendant?
In The First Descendant external components are additional armor or gear pieces which will passively boost your character’s survivability. They can increase your HP, DEF, Shield, or elemental resistance.
When you are first starting out in the game external components will drop readily, but in the early levels they won’t offer much protection. Even so, you should equip the best ones you can find and keep switching them out as you level up. Eventually, you will be able to collect higher level components with better stats.
Additionally, the stats and traits found on external components are entirely random. Therefore, if you are looking for ‘best-in-slot’ pieces, farming exactly what you want can take some time. You cannot re-roll traits on your external components like you can on weapons.
Finally, there are Rare and Ultimate external component sets which will grant you extra traits and effects depending on how many pieces you have equipped. Typically, wearing two pieces will get you a single extra effect. Wearing all four pieces from a set will grants you additional traits.
Types of External Components in The First Descendant
![Types of External Components in The First Descendant](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Types-of-External-Components-in-The-First-Descendant.jpg)
These are four slots for different types of external components in The First Descendant:
- Auxiliary Power
- Sensor
- Memory
- Processor
To see what external components you have equipped or collected, check your Inventory. The four external component slots are listed on the right-hand side beneath the Reactor slot. Click on any one of them and the game UI will shift to display all of your external components. To equip a new component, simply click on the item and drag it to the appropriate slot.
Lastly, you will collect a lot of external components as loot just by playing the game. For any external components you don’t want or need, be sure to mark them as Junk. Then, you can dismantle them and collect useful crafting materials. While some items have set bonuses, not all external components do in the First Descendant. Below, we show you specific areas where you can farm them, mainly from Void Intercept battles.
How to Pick the Best External Components for Your Descendants?
![How to Pick the Best External Components for Your Descendants](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/How-to-Pick-the-Best-External-Components-for-Your-Descendants.jpg)
When you’re leveling your character in the First Descendant, the best external components will increase your DEF or Max Shield. Both of these will increase your survivability so you can stay in the fight longer. Don’t worry too much about min-maxing your build as you play through the campaign. Until you hit item level 100, you will be replacing even the gold tier components that you find every 5 levels or so.
After you hit item level 100, it makes the most sense for you to start farming specific drop locations so you can find that strong gold tier piece with the perfect pair of traits. Remember, the traits are generated randomly when they drop and you cannot alter them at the Workbench like weapons. Therefore, the only way to get the stats you want is to repeatedly farm certain missions or bosses.
Furthermore, when you finally reach item level 100, you can start to target certain Ultimate and/or Rare sets that will complement your character build. You’ll want to choose your set wisely, as each one offers bonuses that can boost one Descendant more than another. For example, the Supernova is a fantastic match for Bunny, while the Bravery set is meant for Kyle. Below, we will show you a list of All External Component Sets in The First Descendant.
All External Component Sets and How to Get
![All External Component Sets and How to Get - the First Descendant](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/All-External-Component-Sets-and-How-to-Get-the-First-Descendant.jpg)
There are currently eight Ultimate external component sets and eight Rare external component sets for all in The First Descendant. They all offer a single bonus effect when equipping two of the set pieces. If you can collect and equip all four pieces from a single set, you will unlock multiple additional effects. Below is a chart and list of all the External Component Sets:
External Component Set | Set Bonuses | How to Get |
---|---|---|
Acrobat (Rare) | + Skill PWR and Crit Hit Rate, Firearm ATK, and Firearm Crit Hit Rate | Intercept Battle Hanged Man (Normal) |
Annihilation (Ulti) | + Skill Duration, Firearm ATK and HP recovery below 50% | Intercept Battle: Devourer (Hard) |
Battle Aesthetics (Rare) | + Skill Critical Hit Rate, increase Skill Power, decrease Skill Cost | Intercept Battle: Stunning Beauty (Normal) |
Bravery Set (Ulti) | + HP Recovery and Max Shield, Skill Duration and reduce cooldown | Intercept Battle: Obstructer (Hard) |
Decimator (Rare) | +Firearm Critical Hit Rate, Weak Point DMG, Toxic Resistance | Intercept Battle: Executioner (Normal) |
Frozen Heart (Ulti) | + Sniper Rifle, Scout Rifle Critical Hit Rate, Cooldown decrease, Frozen Heart Energy | Intercept Battle: Frost Walker (Hard) |
Glacial (Rare) | + Chill Skill Power Modifier and Firearm Critical Hit Rate, decrease Skill cost | Intercept Battle: Dead Bride (Normal) |
Polar Night (Ulti) | + Chill Skill Power, additional DMG on Frostbite condition | Intercept Battle: Dead Bride (Hard) |
Predator (Rare) | + HP Recovery, Toxic Skill Power Modifier and Fire Resistance | Intercept Battle: Devourer (Normal) |
Slayer (Ulti) | + General Rounds Capacity, Rounds per Magazine, Skill Cost and Skill Power | Intercept Battle: Pyromaniac (Hard) |
Supernova (Ulti) | + Electric Skill Power Modifier, Fusion Skill Power Modifier and Electrocution condition | Intercept Battle: Executioner (Hard) |
Swamp Recon (Rare) | + Toxic Skill Power, Firearm Status Effect Trigger Rate and Skill Duration | Intercept Battle: Swamp Walker (Normal) |
Tomb Vanguard (Rare) | + DEF, Skill Power Modifier and Electric Resistance | Intercept Battle: Grave Walker (Normal) |
Venom Essence (Ulti) | + Toxic Skill Power, Tactical Rifle, Assault Rifle Firearm Attribute Effect Trigger Rate | Intercept Battle: Swamp Walker (Hard) |
Veteran Marksman (Rare) | + Firearm Critical Hit Rate, Firearm ATK and Weak Point Damage | Intercept Battle: Pyromaniac (Normal) |
Volcanic Set (Ulti) | + Fire Skill Power, Handgun, Hand Cannon, Shotgun ATK and Charged Sub Attack Damage | Intercept Battle: Molten Fortress (Hard) |
Annihilation Set (Ultimate)
![The First Descendant External Component Annihilation Set Traits](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Annihilation-Set-Traits.jpg)
All External Component Annihilation Set traits and effects:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Skill Duration +5.7%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Firearm ATK increases proportionally to the ratio of Max HP to HP lost, up to +26%.
- When HP is 50% or lower, MP Recovery -22%, HP Recover +16.4% for 10 seconds (Cooldown 30 seconds).
![The First Descendant External Component Annihilation Set How to Get](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Annihilation-Set-How-to-Get.jpg)
How to Get the Annihilation Set in The First Descendant:
- Intercept Battle: Devourer (Hard)
Bravery Set (Ultimate)
![The First Descendant External Component Bravery Set Traits](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Bravery-Set-Traits.jpg)
All External Component Bravery Set traits and effects:
- 2 Set Pieces
- HP Recovery +1.8%
- Max Shield +11.9%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Skill Duration increases proportionally to the ratio of Current Custom Resources to Max Custom Resources, up to +6.6%
- 35% chance to reduce a random skill’s cooldown -1.63 seconds each whenever an enemy inflicted with Stun is defeated.
![The First Descendant External Component Bravery Set How to Get](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Bravery-Set-How-to-Get.jpg)
How to Get the Bravery Set in The First Descendant:
- Intercept Battle: Obstructer (Hard)
Frozen Heart Set (Ultimate)
![The First Descendant External Component Frozen Heart Set Traits](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Frozen-Heart-Set-Traits.jpg)
All External Component Frozen Heart Set traits and effects:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Sniper Rifle, Scout Rifle Critical Hit Rate 5%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Skill Cooldown -4.7%
- Granting a buff to allies adds a stack of Frozen Heart Energy effect to self. (Cooldown 1 second)
- A 4 Frozen Heart Energy effect stacks, Frozen Heart Energy effect converts to Frozen Heart Essence status effect.
- Frozen Heart Essence: Firearm Weak Point DMG +7.7%, Skill Critical Hit Rate +28%, Firearm Critical Hit Rate +7.9% for 10 seconds.
![The First Descendant External Component Frozen Heart Set How to Get](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Frozen-Heart-Set-How-to-Get.jpg)
How to Get the Frozen Heart Set in The First Descendant:
- Intercept Battle: Frost Walker (Hard)
Hungry Sonic (Ultimate)
![The First Descendant External Component Hungry Sonic Set Traits](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Hungry-Sonic-Set-Traits.jpg)
All External Component Slayer Set traits and effects:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Toxin Resistance +2.8%
- 4 Set Pieces
- When using Skill, grants 1 stack of Efflux (up to 50 stacks, lasts for 20s).
- When using an Enhanced Skill, grants self 1 stack of Wave (up to 10 stacks, lasts for 120s) and 10 stacks of Efflux.
- Wave recovers MP by 0.2% per stack when hitting an enemy with a Unique Weapon.
- At 50 stacks of Efflux, converts to Tuning (lasts for 200s).
- Tuning: Skill Duration +1.79% proportional to Max HP, HP Heal Modifier by +2.83%.
![The First Descendant External Component Hungry Sonic Set How to Get](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Hungry-Sonic-Set-How-to-Get.jpg)
How to Get the Slayer Set in The First Descendant:
- Intercept Battle: Gluttony (Hard)
Polar Night Set (Ultimate)
![The First Descendant External Component Polar Night Set Traits](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Polar-Night-Set-Traits.jpg)
All External Component Polar Night Set traits and effects:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Chill Skill Power +6.2%
- 4 Set Pieces
- For each Frostbite stack inflicted upon enemies, Firearm Critical Hit Damage +1.7%, Skill Critical Hit Damage +6% (up to 10 stacks, 5 seconds duration) at a 30% chance.
- When defeating an enemy inflicted with Frostbite, inflicts additional damage equivalent to 12.2% of the enemy’s Max HP on enemies within a 2.5 meter radius at a 30% chance.
![The First Descendant External Component Polar Night Set How to Get](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Polar-Night-Set-How-to-Get.jpg)
How to Get the Polar Night Set in The First Descendant:
- Intercept Battle: Dead Bride (Hard)
Slayer Set (Ultimate)
![The First Descendant External Component Slayer Set Traits](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Slayer-Set-Traits.jpg)
All External Component Slayer Set traits and effects:
- 2 Set Pieces
- General Rounds Capacity +8%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Rounds per Magazine +8%
- Skill Cost +15%
- Skill Power +26.1%
- When defeating enemies inflicted with Towed, recovers MP and Specialized Resource 12.2% at a 17% chance.
![The First Descendant External Component Slayer Set How to Get](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Slayer-Set-How-to-Get.jpg)
How to Get the Slayer Set in The First Descendant:
- Intercept Battle: Pyromaniac (Hard)
Supernova Set (Ultimate)
![The First Descendant External Component Supernova Set Traits](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Supernova-Set-Traits.jpg)
All External Component Supernova Set traits and effects:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Electric Skill Power Modifier +8.6%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Fusion Skill Power Modifier +12%
- On Electric Skill Attack upon an enemy inflicted with Electrocution, activates Executioner’s Thunderbolt at the target’s locations, dealing additional Electric damage equivalent to 100% of Skill Power Modifier (Cooldown 2 seconds) at a 50% chance.
![The First Descendant External Component Supernova Set How to Get](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Supernova-Set-How-to-Get.jpg)
How to Get the Supernova Set in The First Descendant:
- Intercept Battle: Executioner (Hard)
Venom Essence Set (Ultimate)
![The First Descendant External Component Venom Essence Set Traits](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Venom-Essence-Set-Traits.jpg)
All External Component Venom Essence Set traits and effects:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Toxic Skill Power +6.2%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Tactical Rifle, Assault Rifle Firearm Attribute Effect Trigger Rate +12%
- For each Poison stack inflicted upon enemies, Firearm ATK +2%, Skill Power Modifier +0.7% for 5 seconds at a 30% chance (up to 10 stacks, 5 second duration).
![The First Descendant External Component Venom Essence Set How to Get](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Venom-Essence-Set-How-to-Get.jpg)
How to Get the Venom Essence Set in The First Descendant:
- Intercept Battle: Swamp Walker (Hard)
Volcanic Set (Ultimate)
![The First Descendant External Component Volcanic Set Traits](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Volcanic-Set-Traits.jpg)
All External Component Volcanic Set traits and effects:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Fire Skill Power +6.2%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Handgun, Hand Cannon, Shotgun ATK +6.6%
- Charged Sub Attack Damage +6.6%
- After reload, Skill Power +3.5% for 5 seconds (up to 3 stacks), this effect is removed when using a skill
![The First Descendant External Component Volcanic Set How to Get](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Volcanic-Set-How-to-Get.jpg)
How to Get the Volcanic Set in The First Descendant:
- Intercept Battle: Molten Fortress (Hard)
Acrobat Set (Rare)
![The First Descendant External Component Acrobat Set Traits](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Acrobat-Set-Traits.jpg)
All External Component Acrobat Set traits and effects:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Skill Power +1.7%
- Firearm ATK +2.8%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Firearm Critical Hit Rate +5.9%
- Skill Critical Hit Rate +21%
![TFD External Component Acrobat Set How to Get](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Acrobat-Set-How-to-Get.jpg)
How to Get the Acrobat Set in The First Descendant:
- Acrobat Auxiliary Power, Sensor, Memory
- Intercept Battle: Hanged Man (Normal)
- Acrobat Auxiliary Power, Sensor, Memory, and Processor
- Various Fortress Zone Mission Monsters (Hard)
- Fortress Zone Dungeons, Mission Monsters (Hard)
Battle Aesthetics Set (Rare)
![The First Descendant External Component Battle Aesthetics Set Traits](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Battle-Aesthetics-Set-Traits.jpg)
All External Component Battle Aesthetics Set traits and effects:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Skill Critical Hit Rate +18%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Skill Power +4%
- Skill Cost -2.8%
![TFD External Component Battle Aesthetics Set How to Get](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Battle-Aesthetics-Set-How-to-Get-800x383.jpg)
How to Get the Battle Aesthetics Set in The First Descendant:
- Battle Aesthetics Auxiliary Power, Memory, and Processor
- Intercept Battle: Stunning Beauty (Normal)
- Battle Aesthetics Auxiliary Power, Sensor, Memory, and Processor
- Various Sterile Land Zone Mission Monsters (Hard)
- Sterile Land Zone Dungeons, Mission Monsters (Hard)
Decimator Set (Rare)
![The First Descendant External Component Decimator Set Traits](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Decimator-Set-Traits.jpg)
All External Component Decimator Set traits and effects:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Firearm Critical Hit Rate +5.1%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Weak Point DMG +5.8%
- Toxin Resistance +6.6%
![TFD External Component Decimator Set How to Get](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Decimator-Set-How-to-Get.jpg)
How to Get the Decimator Set in The First Descendant:
- Decimator Auxiliary Power, Sensor, and Processor
- Intercept Battle: Executioner (Normal)
- Decimator Auxiliary Power, Sensor, Memory, and Processor
- Various Vespers Zone Mission Monsters (Hard)
- Vespers Zone Dungeons, Mission Monsters (Hard)
Glacial Set (Rare)
![The First Descendant External Component Glacial Set Traits](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Glacial-Set-Traits.jpg)
All External Component Glacial Set traits and effects:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Chill Skill Power Modifier +8.6%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Skill Cost -2.8%
- Firearm Critical Hit Rate +5.9%
![TFD External Component Glacial Set How to Get](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Glacial-Set-How-to-Get.jpg)
How to Get the Glacial Set in The First Descendant:
- Glacial Auxiliary Power, Sensor, and Memory
- Intercept Battle: Dead Bride (Normal)
- Glacial Auxiliary Power, Sensor, Memory and Processor
- Various Echo Swamp Zone Mission Monsters (Hard)
- Echo Swamp Zone Dungeons, Mission Monsters (Hard)
Predator Set (Rare)
![The First Descendant External Component Predator Set Traits](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Predator-Set-Traits.jpg)
All External Component Predator Set traits and effects:
- 2 Set Pieces
- HP Recovery +4.8%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Toxic Skill Power Modifier +7.2%
- Fire Resistance +6.6%
![TFD External Component Predator Set How to Get](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Predator-Set-How-to-Get.jpg)
How to Get the Predator Set in The First Descendant:
- Predator Sensor, Memory, and Processor
- Intercept Battle: Devourer (Normal)
- Predator Auxiliary Power, Sensor, Memory and Processor
- Various Agna Desert Zone Mission Monsters (Hard)
- Agna Desert Zone Dungeons, Mission Monsters (Hard)
Swamp Recon Set (Rare)
![The First Descendant External Component Swamp Recon Set Traits](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Swamp-Recon-Set-Traits.jpg)
All External Component Swamp Recon Set traits and effects:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Toxic Skill Power +6.2%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Firearm Status Effect Trigger Rate +12%
- Skill Duration +6.6%
![TFD External Component Swamp Recon Set How to Get](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Swamp-Recon-Set-How-to-Get.jpg)
How to Get the Swamp Recon Set in The First Descendant:
- Swamp Recon Auxiliary Power, Sensor, and Processor
- Intercept Battle: Swamp Walker (Normal)
- Swamp Recon Auxiliary Power, Sensor, Memory, and Processor
- Various Hagios Zone Mission Monsters (Hard)
- Hagios Zone Dungeons, Mission Monsters (Hard)
Tomb Vanguard Set (Rare)
![The First Descendant External Component Tomb Vanguard Set Traits](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Tomb-Vanguard-Set-Traits.jpg)
All External Component Tomb Vanguard Set traits and effects:
- 2 Set Pieces
- DEF +25%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Skill Power Modifier +2.6%
- Electric Resistance +6.6%
![TFD External Component Tomb Vanguard Set How to Get](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Tomb-Vanguard-Set-How-to-Get.jpg)
How to Get the Tomb Vanguard Set in The First Descendant:
- Tomb Vanguard Sensor, Memory, and Processor
- Intercept Battle: Grave Walker (Normal)
- Tomb Vanguard Auxiliary Power, Sensor, Memory, and Processor
- Various Kingston Zone Mission Monsters (Hard)
- Kingston Zone Dungeons, Mission Monsters (Normal and Hard)
Veteran Marksman Set (Rare)
![The First Descendant External Component Veteran Marksman Set Traits](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Veteran-Marksman-Set-Traits.jpg)
All External Component Veteran Marksman Set traits and effects:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Firearm Critical Hit Rate +5.1%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Firearm ATK +6.6%
- Weak Point DMG +5.8%
![TFD External Component Veteran Marksman Set How to Get](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-First-Descendant-External-Component-Veteran-Marksman-Set-How-to-Get.jpg)
How to Get the Tomb Vanguard Set in The First Descendant:
- Veteran Marksman Auxiliary Power, Memory, and Processor
- Intercept Battle: Pyromaniac (Normal)
- Veteran Marksman Auxiliary Power, Sensor, Memory, and Processor
- Various White-night Gulch Zone Mission Monsters (Hard)
- White-night Gulch Zone Dungeons, Mission Monsters (Normal and Hard)
Best External Components for Each Descendant (Character)
![The First Descendant Gameplay](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/The-First-Descendant-Gameplay.jpg)
External Component Set | Best Character |
---|---|
Annihilation Set (Ultimate) | Ajax, Gley, Kyle |
Battle Aesthetics Set (Rare) | Bunny, Blair, Jayber |
Bravery Set (Ultimate) | Ajax, Yujin |
Decimator Set (Rare) | All Build |
Frozen Heart Set (Ultimate) | Yujin, Enzo |
Glacial Set (Rare) | Viessa |
Polar Night Set (Ultimate) | Viessa |
Predator Set (Rare) | Freyna |
Slayer Set (Ultimate) | Lepic |
Supernova Set (Ultimate) | Bunny |
Swamp Recon Set (Rare) | Freyna |
Tomb Vanguard Set (Rare) | All (excluding Ajax) |
Venom Essence Set (Ultimate) | Freyna |
Veteran Marksman Set (Rare) | All Build |
Volcanic Set (Ultimate) | Blair |
Ajax – Best External Component Set
![Ultimate Ajax Skills and Combat Gameplay The First Descendant](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Ultimate-Ajax-Skills-and-Combat-Gameplay-The-First-Descendant.gif)
The Bravery is the best External Component Bonus for Ajax’s Build because it increases skill duration and lowers skill cooldown. Ajax can stun with Void Walk and process the second portion of this bonus. Additionally, having extra duration based on resources helps keep your barrier active when you have a low MP. Moreover, the two-piece set bonuses help you increase survivability and fit with the builds tank theme.
Bravery set Bonuses:
- 2 Set Pieces
- HP Recovery +1.8%
- Max Shield +11.9%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Skill Duration increases proportionally to the ratio of Current Custom Resources to Max Custom Resources, up to +6.6%
- 35% chance to reduce a random skill’s cooldown -1.63 seconds each whenever an enemy inflicted with Stun is defeated.
Blair – Best External Component Set
![Blair Skills and Combat Gameplay The First Descendant](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Blair-Skills-and-Combat-Gameplay-The-First-Descendant.gif)
The Volcanic set is the best External Component Bonus for Blair Build. It increases skill and power. Moreover, Blair’s skill power increases after reloading, which is useful when combining his ultimate Deadly Cuisine. You can trigger a reload to boost skill power and then launch your huge fireball for incredible damage.
Volcanic set Bonuses:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Fire Skill Power +6.2%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Handgun, Hand Cannon, Shotgun ATK +6.6%
- Charged Sub Attack Damage +6.6%
- After reload, Skill Power +3.5% for 5 seconds (up to 3 stacks), this effect is removed when using a skill
Bunny – Best External Component Set
![Bunny Skills and Combat Gameplay The First Descendant](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Bunny-Skills-and-Combat-Gameplay-The-First-Descendant.gif)
The Supernova set is the best External Component Bonus for Bunny Build because you gain a Thunderbolt AOE effect when dealing with Electric Damage. Considering Bunny’s entire kit is electric, this skill triggers frequently, giving you even more AOE damage. Moreover, the set bonus has a low cooldown of 2 seconds and a high chance, adding massive damage to a Bunny Build. Out of all the External Component Sets, this is the strongest for Bunny, but Annihilation is a good secondary choice in The First Descendant.
Supernova set Bonuses:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Electric Skill Power Modifier +8.6%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Fusion Skill Power Modifier +12%
- On Electric Skill Attack upon an enemy inflicted with Electrocution, activates Executioner’s Thunderbolt at the target’s locations, dealing additional Electric damage equivalent to 100% of Skill Power Modifier (Cooldown 2 seconds) at a 50% chance.
Enzo – Best External Component Set
![Enzo Skills and Combat Gameplay The First Descendant](https://deltiasgaming.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Enzo-Skills-and-Combat-Gameplay-The-First-Descendant.gif)
The Frozen Heart set is the best External Component Bonus for Enzo Build because you reduce skill cooldown and trigger Frozen Heart by buffing allies. Enzo’s passive buffs allies nearby, allowing you to trigger this effect frequently and increasing your overall damage. Out of all the External Component Sets, this is the strongest for Enzo, but Annihilation is a good secondary choice in The First Descendant.
Frozen Heart set Bonuses:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Sniper Rifle, Scout Rifle Critical Hit Rate 5%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Skill Cooldown -4.7%
- Granting a buff to allies adds a stack of Frozen Heart Energy effect to self. (Cooldown 1 second)
- A 4 Frozen Heart Energy effect stacks, Frozen Heart Energy effect converts to Frozen Heart Essence status effect.
- Frozen Heart Essence: Firearm Weak Point DMG +7.7%, Skill Critical Hit Rate +28%, Firearm Critical Hit Rate +7.9% for 10 seconds.
Esiemo – Best External Component Set
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The Annihilation Set is the best External Component Bonus for Esiemo Build because it increases firearm ATK proportional to HP Lost and skill duration. Esiemo will need to play up close and stack HP for survival, which helps to increase Firearm damage and recover resources when HP drops suddenly.
Annihilation Set Bonus:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Skill Duration +5.7%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Firearm ATK increases proportionally to the ratio of Max HP to HP lost, up to +26%.
- When HP is 50% or lower, MP Recovery -22%, HP Recover +16.4% for 10 seconds (Cooldown 30 seconds).
Freyna – Best External Component Set
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The Venom set is the best External Component Bonus for Freyna Build because it increases Firearm ATK and Skill power based on the number of enemies inflicted with Poison. Freyna’s entire skill kit revolves around poisoning enemies, which is an easy option to increase your overall power with her. Moreover, the two-piece bonus increases toxic skill power, so this is the best set to collect.
Venom Essence Set Bonuses:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Toxic Skill Power +6.2%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Tactical Rifle, Assault Rifle Firearm Attribute Effect Trigger Rate +12%
- For each Poison stack inflicted upon enemies, Firearm ATK +2%, Skill Power Modifier +0.7% for 5 seconds at a 30% chance (up to 10 stacks, 5 second duration).
Gley – Best External Component Set
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The Annihilation set is the best External Component Bonus for a Gley Build because you gain Firearm ATK based off missing HP, which Gley stacks due to having no shields. This allows Gley to play tanky with high HP and frequently receive the four-piece bonus from Annihilation. Players can even purposefully run low HP to take advantage of the four-piece bonus and paired with Vestigial Organ for optimal damage.
Annihilation Set Bonus:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Skill Duration +5.7%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Firearm ATK increases proportionally to the ratio of Max HP to HP lost, up to +26%.
- When HP is 50% or lower, MP Recovery -22%, HP Recover +16.4% for 10 seconds (Cooldown 30 seconds).
Jayber – Best External Component Set
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The Bravery set is the best External Component Bonus for Jayber Build because it increases skill duration. Increased skill duration is helpful with turrets and Jayber’s bonus that rewards you for using both turrets simultaneously. The Annihilation set is another alternative that works with every character, especially those with high HP.
Bravery set Bonuses:
- 2 Set Pieces
- HP Recovery +1.8%
- Max Shield +11.9%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Skill Duration increases proportionally to the ratio of Current Custom Resources to Max Custom Resources, up to +6.6%
- 35% chance to reduce a random skill’s cooldown -1.63 seconds each whenever an enemy inflicted with Stun is defeated.
Kyle – Best External Component Set
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The Bravery set is the best External Component Bonus for Kyle Build because it increases your max shields and HP recovery. Moreover, you gain increased recovery when a stunned enemy is defeated. This helps keep Kyle using abilities and increases survivability. Out of all the External Component Sets, this is the strongest for Kyle, but Annihilation is a good secondary choice in The First Descendant.
Bravery set Bonuses:
- 2 Set Pieces
- HP Recovery +1.8%
- Max Shield +11.9%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Skill Duration increases proportionally to the ratio of Current Custom Resources to Max Custom Resources, up to +6.6%
- 35% chance to reduce a random skill’s cooldown -1.63 seconds each whenever an enemy inflicted with Stun is defeated.
Lepic – Best External Component Set
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The Slayer set is the best External Component Bonus for Lepic Build because it recovers MP and Overkill resources when killing an enemy after using a Traction grenade. The Towed buff is the suck-in effect from traction grenade and is unique to Lepic, giving him incredible resource sustain and faster up time on his ultimate Overkill.
The Slayer Set Bonuses:
- 2 Set Pieces
- General Rounds Capacity +8%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Rounds per Magazine +8%
- Skill Cost +15%
- Skill Power +26.1%
- When defeating enemies inflicted with Towed, recovers MP and Specialized Resource 12.2% at a 17% chance.
Sharen – Best External Component Set
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The Annihilation Set is the best External Component Bonus for Sharen Build because it increases Firearm ATK in ratio to Max HP. You will play up close and personal with Sharen and need a massive HP Pool to keep her alive. This helps, in addition to the four-piece set, to grant MP recovery when below 50% HP.
Annihilation Set Bonus:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Skill Duration +5.7%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Firearm ATK increases proportionally to the ratio of Max HP to HP lost, up to +26%.
- When HP is 50% or lower, MP Recovery -22%, HP Recover +16.4% for 10 seconds (Cooldown 30 seconds).
Valby – Best External Component Set
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The Annihilation Set is the best External Component Bonus for Valby Build because it focuses on skill duration to keep high uptime on her DOT damage. Moreover, you recover resources and increase Firearm ATK when below 50% HP, giving you a boost when you need it most.
Annihilation Set Bonus:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Skill Duration +5.7%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Firearm ATK increases proportionally to the ratio of Max HP to HP lost, up to +26%.
- When HP is 50% or lower, MP Recovery -22%, HP Recover +16.4% for 10 seconds (Cooldown 30 seconds).
Viessa – Best External Component Set
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The Polar Night set is the best External Component Bonus for Viessa Build because you gain increased damage by killing enemies inflicted by Frostbite. Biessa uniquely has frost and chill damage in her kit and is likely to trigger this in most of any character. Moreover, it adds an AOE effect and makes Viessa even more formidable in damage. Out of all the External Component Sets, this is the strongest for Viessa, but Annihilation is a good secondary choice in The First Descendant.
Polar Night set Bonuses:
- 2 Set Pieces
- Chill Skill Power +6.2%
- 4 Set Pieces
- For each Frostbite stack inflicted upon enemies, Firearm Critical Hit Damage +1.7%, Skill Critical Hit Damage +6% (up to 10 stacks, 5 seconds duration) at a 30% chance.
- When defeating an enemy inflicted with Frostbite, inflicts additional damage equivalent to 12.2% of the enemy’s Max HP on enemies within a 2.5 meter radius at a 30% chance.
Yujin – Best External Component Set
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The Bravery Set is the best External Component Bonus for Yujin Build because the set increases skill duration based on max resources. Thus, you get more uptime on important buffs and debuffs, which is the central theme of Yujin’s build. Moreover, you can reduce a cooldown randomly when defeating an enemy inflicted with a stun. Yujin’s skills have longer cooldowns, and this can be helpful. Out of all the External Component Sets, this is the strongest for Yujin in The First Descendant.
Bravery set Bonuses:
- 2 Set Pieces
- HP Recovery +1.8%
- Max Shield +11.9%
- 4 Set Pieces
- Skill Duration increases proportionally to the ratio of Current Custom Resources to Max Custom Resources, up to +6.6%
- 35% chance to reduce a random skill’s cooldown -1.63 seconds each whenever an enemy inflicted with Stun is defeated.
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