The First Descendant: Best Esiemo Build

The First Descendant has taken many by storm as players are just starting to try out this free-to-play looter shooter where you can utilize 14 different characters called Descendants as well as a plethora of customizable weapons and modules that change your stats and gameplay. 

With that being said, if you are more inclined to play as a DPS, then Esiemo is a solid choice, but you will also need to know which weapons, stats, and modules you should focus on to ensure your success in The First Descendant. With that being said, we will take a look at the best Esiemo build so you can gain the upper hand in those difficult boss battles. 

The First Descendant Best Esiemo Modules

Using the right modules for your Descendant is key to fully utilizing the character's kit so here are the best modules you can use in this Esiemo build.

Esiemo Modules

 

Cluster Bomb 

• Detonating an attached bomb creates additional explosives at the detonated location.

 

Technique Manual 

• Landing a skill attack, deals X% of own Max HP as additional damage to the target (Cooldown Xs against the same target).

 

Fire Specialist 

• Fire Skill Power +X%

 

Skill Expansion

• Skill Effect Range +X%, applies only to certain skills for each Descendant

 

Increased DEF 

• DEF +X%

 

Increased HP 

• Max HP +X%

 

Technician 

• Skill Power Modifier +X%

The First Descendant Esiemo Build: Best Weapon and Modules

As a Burst Fire DPS, your main source of damage will be through your weapons, so you will need to pick the best of the best to ensure you remain a relevant threat in most encounters. Having that in mind, we have picked out the best guns and subsequent modules you can use for this build:

Secret Garden

This incredible tactical rifle can be quite deadly as it is without a doubt the best weapon for Esiemo, especially with these modules equipped:

 

Deadeye

• Accuracy +X%, Firearm ATK +X%

 

Consume Magazines 

• Reload Time Modifier +X%, Weak Point Damage +X%

 

Reload Expert 

• Reload Time Modifier +X%, Firearm ATK +X%

 

Stance Stabilizer 

• Recoil -X%, Firearm ATK +X%

 

Weak Point Quick Fire 

• Fire Rate +X%, Weak Point Damage +X%

 

Commando Marksmanship 

• Firearm Critical Hit Damage +X%, Firearm ATK +X%

 

Fatal Critical 

• Firearm Critical Hit Damage +X%, Firearm Critical Hit Rate +X%

 

Better Concentration 

• Firearm Critical Hit Damage +X%

 

Better Insight 

• Firearm Critical Hit Rate +X%

 

Rifling Reinforcement 

• Firearm ATK +X%

The First Descendant Esiemo Build: Best Reactor and External Components

Using the right Reactor is crucial in The First Descendant as you will need to fully optimize your character's strengths whilst playing around the weaknesses to ensure better chances of success when dealing with difficult encounters. That is why we recommend using this reactor:

 

Burning Mechanics Reactor 

• Skill Power
• Sub Attack Power
• Fire Skill Boost Ratio
• Tech Skill Boost Ratio

For external components, you will need to run the Slayer Set as it further increases your skill power as well as allow you to spam explosives. 

 Slayer Set 

 

Slayer Auxiliary Power 

• Stats: Def 14

 

Slayer Memory 

• Stats: Max Shield 8

 

Slayer Processor 

• Stats: Max HP 18

 

Slayer Sensor 

• Stats: Max Shield 6

2 set Effects:

General Rounds Capacity +8% 

4 set Effects:

Rounds Per Magazine +9%:Skill Cost +15%:Skill Power +26.1%:When defeating enemies with Towed, recovers MP and specialize resource 12.2% at 17% chance. 

And that covers everything you need to know about this very strong Esiemo build for The First Descendant. Best of luck grinding your sought-out materials!