The First Descendant Luna abilities, explored

Modified Jul 31, 2024 14:10 IST

The First Descendant Luna abiltiies — We have Crypt of the Necrodancer at home (Image via Nexon)

The latest playable character in The First Descendant, Luna comes with abilities that can buff allies with increased Skill Power Modifier, Cooldown Reduction, and more. Luna the 'Mad Artist' fulfils the bard archetype, and she's a bard that can fit any party comp well. The Cooldown Reset shenanigans alone gives Luna any number of ability synergies with other players - making her the best utility Descendant available in the game right now.

Luna was introduced with update 1.0.5 on July 31. With her on the roster, the free-to-play looter shooter now has 15 unique Descendants. In this article, we will go over what each of Luna's abilities do.

What are Luna's abilities in The First Descendant?

Here are all Luna's abilities in The First Descendant:

(Passive Skill) Improvisation: Using any skill increases Inspiration Gauge, which allows Luna to use Enhanced Skills.
(Active Skill 1) Stage Presence: Using the skill changes Luna's weapon to her Unique Weapon. Performing the notes in time to the music by using skills or hitting monsters stacks and increases her Skill Power Modifier.
(Active Skill 2) Passionate Stage: Using the skill makes Luna play upbeat music, increasing the Skill Power Modifier of Luna and her allies. Gaining the Enhanced Effect increases the Skill Power Modifier even more and also increases the Skill Critical Hit Rate and damage of allies.
(Active Skill 3) Relaxing Act: Using the skill makes Luna play relaxing music. Hitting the enemy with a note grants an effect that instantly recovers the MP of Luna and her allies. Gaining the Enhanced Effect increases MP Recovery, and reduces Skill Cost.
(Active Skill 4) Delightful Stage: Using the skill makes Luna play delightful music. Hitting the enemy with a note increases Inspiration Gauge and decreases the skill cooldown of allies. Gaining the Enhanced Effect increases the Inspiration Gauge even more and immediately resets the cooldown of allies.

While Luna is not a proper nuker, the Synthesizer Gun has some good damage once the Skill Damage Modifer ramps up. To get the best use out of Luna, don't take this Descendant on solo trips. Her abilities pack a far bigger punch when combined with allies—the bigger the band, the louder the music.

Luna is going to be a showstopper by resetting ability Cooldowns (Image via Nexon)

It is no secret that The First Descendant borrows some character concepts from Warframe. In this specific case, Luna is directly inspired by Octavia, the musical Warframe. Similar to Octavia, Luna comes with an 'Inspiration Gauge' mechanic that rewards skilful gameplay.

In terms of character design, there are other inspirations at play. The Synthesizer gun has prominent impressions of Lucio from Overwatch, for exapmple.

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From the character interactions we see in The First Descendant's campaign, Luna is a remarkably brazen tomboy obsessed with music. Her personality also carries over into the playable Descendant, making for an electrifying bold protagonist.

All Luna Skill Modules in The First Descendant

Two Skill Modules will be shipping with The First Descendant 1.0.5 hotfix, allowing you to modify Luna's abilities:

Nimble Footsteps: Enhances Luna's mobility and amplifies the effect range of her performance, allowing for more effective ally support.

Noise Surge: Transforms Luna from a supporter to a combat dealer. Dashes towards enemies in rhythm, dealing damage to nearby enemies. When the inspiration gauge is full, summons a stage to recover mental strength and shields. Provide enemies with a terrifying musical experience with Noise Surge!

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Edited by Dinesh Renthlei