The First Descendant: All Ultimate weapons available on release, explored

Ultimate Weapons in The First Descendant are unique weapons with special abilities and can turn the tides on the battlefield. This free-to-play looter shooter mixes many aspects from games like Overwatch and Valorant but focuses majorly on shooting, which is why weapons, especially Ultimate Weapons, are vital here.

This article shares all the Ultimate weapon details and their crafting guide on The First Descendant.

All Ultimate Weapons in The First Descendant

1) Thunder Cage – Submachine Gun

A submachine gun in The First Descendant, when aimed at the opponent, shoots an electric shockwave that looks like thunder.

Research Time: Four Hours
Research Cost: 100k Gold
Mastery Rank: Rank 1

Research Material

1x Thunder Cage Polymer Synctium
1x Thunder Cage Synthetic Fiber
1x Thunder Cage Nano Tube
1x Thunder Cage Blueprint

Thunder Cage Unique Ability Overcharge: An enemy that has been killed using this weapon has a fixed chance to unleash an electric shockwave that causes additional damage to nearby adversaries.

2) The Last Dagger – Handgun

The Last Dagger is a Handgun in The First Descendant that can melt the enemy HP bar with burst damage.

Research Time: Four Hours
Research Cost: 100k Gold
Mastery Rank: Rank 1

Research Material

1x Last Dagger Polymer Synctium
1x Last Dagger Synthetic Fiber
1x Last Dagger Nano Tube
1x Last Dagger Blueprint

The Last Dagger Unique Ability Ultimatum: Defeating an enemy grants patience. Enhanced Rounds are fired when the gun reaches maximum stacks. When struck, the enemy gets shocked, and the patience meter resets.

3) Smithereens – Shotgun

Smithereen (Image via NEXON || YouTube: Grind Hard Squad)

Smithereens is a Shotgun in The First Descendant that got the name because the rumors are that both Colossi and Vulgus are smashed to smithereens by the gun.

Research Time: Four Hours
Research Cost: 100k Gold
Mastery Rank: Rank 1

Research Material

1x Smithereens Polymer Synctium
1x Smithereens Synthetic Fiber
1x Smithereens Nano Tube
1x Smithereens Blueprint

Smithereens Unique Ability Fearlessness: Crit rate increases with each successful hit on the enemy with this weapon.

4) Greg’s Reversed Fate – Machine Gun

Greg’s Reversed Fate (Image via NEXON || YouTube: Grind Hard Squad)

Vulgus Commander Greg’s machine gun in The First Descendant is highly effective against enemies with a max shield.

Research Time: Four Hours
Research Cost: 100k Gold
Mastery Rank: Rank 1

Research Material

1x Greg’s Reversed Fate Polymer Synctium
1x Greg’s Reversed Fate Synthetic Fiber
1x Greg’s Reversed Fate Nano Tube
1x Greg’s Reversed Fate Blueprint

Greg’s Reversed Fate Unique Ability Shaping Destiny: When hitting enemies with max shield, there’s a set chance that you will initiate Bombardment. Enemies hit by Bombardment get a burn debuff.

5) Blue Beetle – Scout Rifle

Blue Beetle – Scout Rifle (Image via NEXON || YouTube: Grind Hard Squad)

This Scout Rifle in The First Descendant is called Blue Beetle. Albion's technological strength is demonstrated by the Arche Reactor, which was created to implement the newest technologies.

Research Time: Four Hours
Research Cost: 100k Gold
Mastery Rank: Rank 10

Research Material

1x Blue Beetle Polymer Synctium
1x Blue Beetle Synthetic Fiber
1x Blue Beetle Nano Tube
1x Blue Beetle Blueprint

Blue Beetle Unique Ability Arcane Wave: When you use a Fusion skill, there’s a set chance of granting yourself the unique ability Arcane Energy. When using a Singular skill, you may be granted the unique ability of Purification.

6) Restored Relic – Launcher

Restored Relic (Image via NEXON || YouTube: Grind Hard Squad)

This Launcher showcases a fraction of the immense technological power of the Ancestors. It fires guided rounds in The First Descendant.

Research Time: Four Hours
Research Cost: 100k Gold
Mastery Rank: Rank 1

Research Material

1x Restored Relic Polymer Synctium
1x Restored Relic Synthetic Fiber
1x Restored Relic Nano Tube
1x Restored Relic Blueprint

Restored Relic Unique Ability Ancient Technique: Random chance of firing a guided round, and if hit, the target may receive ancient fire.

7) Clairvoyance – Beam Rifle

Clairvoyance (Image via NEXON || YouTube: Grind Hard Squad)

This Beam Rifle in The First Descendant is fashioned from the Colossus Stunning Beauty's parts and the Eye of Judgement. It fires beams with various supplementary effects.

Research Time: Four Hours
Research Cost: 100k Gold
Mastery Rank: Rank 15

Research Material

1x Clairvoyance Polymer Synctium
1x Clairvoyance Synthetic Fiber
1x Clairvoyance Nano Tube
1x Clairvoyance Blueprint

Clairvoyance Unique Ability The Thing Beyond: A Stage 2 Beam strike inflicts Void Gaze on the target, while a Stage 3 Beam hit inflicts Appalled Calling. In certain modes, this effect is equivalent to Frostbite.

8) Divine Punishment – Assault Rifle

Divine Punishment (Image via NEXON || YouTube: Grind Hard Squad)

Reverse-engineered by Magisters from an Order of Truth weapon in The First Descendant, this Assault Rifle harnesses a mysterious Arcane power that provides substantial combat advantages.

Research Time: Four Hours
Research Cost: 100k Gold
Mastery Rank: Rank 10

Research Material

1x Divine Punishment Polymer Synctium
1x Divine Punishment Synthetic Fiber
1x Divine Punishment Nano Tube
1x Divine Punishment Blueprint

Divine Punishment Unique Ability Prayer: Bestowing a buff on allies (excluding yourself) activates Meditation for you. Restoring an ally's stats (HP/Shield/MP/Resources), but not your own, triggers Prase for you. Imposing a debuff on a foe activates Glory for you.

9) The Final Masterpiece – Handgun

The Final Masterpiece (Image via NEXON || YouTube: Grind Hard Squad)

This handgun grants buffs with each reload in The First Descendant.

Research Time: Four Hours
Research Cost: 100k Gold
Mastery Rank: Rank 1

Research Material

1x The Final Masterpiece Polymer Synctium
1x The Final Masterpiece Synthetic Fiber
1x The Final Masterpiece Nano Tube
1x The Final Masterpiece Blueprint

The Final Masterpiece Unique Ability Masterpiece: Post-reload, it randomly grants one of three unique abilities. If the new effect matches the existing one, its stage increases. A different effect resets the stage to 1.

10) Penetrator – Handgun

Penetrator (Image via NEXON || YouTube: Grind Hard Squad)

Engineered specifically to combat high-tier Vulgus with strong shields in The First Descendant.

Research Time: Four Hours
Research Cost: 100k Gold
Mastery Rank: Rank 15

Research Material

1x Penetrator Polymer Synctium
1x Penetrator Synthetic Fiber
1x Penetrator Nano Tube
1x Penetrator Blueprint

Penetrator Unique Ability Detect: Striking a Weak Point has a chance to damage the enemy's Shield relative to their maximum Shield capacity. Higher Firearm Levels increase this damage toward the Max Limit. If the Shield is fully depleted by this damage, there's a possibility of Stunning the target.

11) Nazeistra’s Devotion – Handgun

This handgun excels in the hands of a Descendant with exceptional marksmanship, particularly when targeting enemy weak points.

Research Time: Four Hours
Research Cost: 100k Gold
Mastery Rank: Rank 1

Research Material

1x Nazeistra’s Devotion Polymer Synctium
1x Nazeistra’s Devotion Synthetic Fiber
1x Nazeistra’s Devotion Nano Tube
1x Nazeistra’s Devotion Blueprint

Nazeistra’s Devotion Unique Ability Fanaticism: Striking Weak Point on an enemy inflicts the Devotion Mark on it. Hitting an ally restores their shield at the cost of your MP, provided you have sufficient MP available.

12) Executor – Shotgun

Executor (Image via NEXON || YouTube: Grind Hard Squad)

Developed through analysis of the Colossus Executioner's weaponry in The First Descendant, this shotgun's effectiveness scales with the user's Hit Rate.

Research Time: Four Hours
Research Cost: 100k Gold
Mastery Rank: Rank 15

Research Material

1x Executor Polymer Synctium
1x Executor Synthetic Fiber
1x Executor Nano Tube
1x Executor Blueprint

Executor Unique Ability Impending Judgement: Landing hits grants Executor's Exaltation. Missing shots while this effect is active reduces its stage. At the maximum stage, firing removes the effect regardless of hit status, but increases Firearm’s ATK points on hit and causes Electrocution. Hitting an Electrocuted target also boosts Firearm ATK.

13) Python – Submachine Gun

Python (Image via NEXON|| YouTube: Grind Hard Squad)

Python is a specialized submachine gun in The First Descendant that inflicts toxins on the target.

Research Time: Four Hours
Research Cost: 100k Gold
Mastery Rank: Rank 10

Research Material

1x Python Polymer Synctium
1x Python Synthetic Fiber
1x Python Nano Tube
1x Python Blueprint

Python Unique Ability Python Instinct: Hitting an enemy's Weak Point inflicts the Prey effect on the target.

14) Enduring Legacy – Machine Gun

Enduring Legacy (Image via NEXON || YouTube: Grind Hard Squad)

Reverse-engineered from a Vulgus-seized weapon in The First Descendant, this firearm counters various attributes after extensive modifications. It pairs particularly well with Fire Arche abilities.

Research Time: Four Hours
Research Cost: 100k Gold
Mastery Rank: Rank 15

Research Material

1x Enduring Legacy Polymer Synctium
1x Enduring Legacy Synthetic Synthetic Fiber
1x Enduring Legacy Nano Tube
1x Enduring Legacy Blueprint

Enduring Legacy Unique Ability Craftmanship: A successful hit on an enemy increases the chance of inflicting the following status effects (Fire/Chill/Electric/Toxic) and applies Quenching. Striking a Burned enemy enhances Firearm ATK.

15) Albion Cavalry Gun – Machine Gun

Albion Cavalry Gun (Image via NEXON || YouTube: Grind Hard Squad)

An upgraded version of the Albion Special Cavalry's machine gun, particularly effective against stunned opponents in The First Descendant.

Research Time: Four Hours
Research Cost: 100k Gold
Mastery Rank: Rank 1

Research Material

1x Albion Cavalry Gun Polymer Synctium
1x Albion Cavalry Gun Synthetic Synthetic Fiber
1x Albion Cavalry Gun Nano Tube
1x Albion Cavalry Gun Blueprint

Albion Cavalry Gun Unique Ability Cavalry: Hitting a Stunned enemy increases ATK. Critical Hits on Stunned enemies have a chance to reapply Stun.

16) Secret Garden – Tactical Rifle

Secret Garden (Image via NEXON || YouTube: Grind Hard Squad)

This is the most gorgeous weapon in The First Descendant, offering precise features that buff the user or debuff enemies.

Research Time: Four Hours
Research Cost: 100k Gold
Mastery Rank: Rank 15
Research Material
1x Secret Garden Polymer Synctium
1x Secret Garden Synthetic Synthetic Fiber
1x Secret Garden Nano Tube
1x Secret Garden Blueprint

Secret Garden Unique Ability Gardener: Using a Dimension skill has a chance to recover Custom Resource. Tech skills may grant the Pest Control effect.

17) Wave of Light – Scout Rifle

Wave of Light (Image via NEXON || YouTube: Grind Hard Squad)

This unique firearm in The First Descendant utilizes photons during reloading to create various effects, manifesting as a wave of light.

Research Time: 4 Hours
Research Cost: 100k Gold
Mastery Rank: Rank 10

Research Material

1x Wave of Light Polymer Synctium
1x Wave of Light Synthetic Synthetic Fiber
1x Wave of Light Nano Tube
1x Wave of Light Blueprint

Wave of Light Unique Ability Splendor: Reloading activates Solar Halo. While active, hitting an enemy may inflict Lunar Halo on the target.

18) Afterglow Sword – Sniper Rifle

Afterglow Sword (Image via NEXON || YouTube: Grind Hard Squad)

Created in honor of Neil Neldor, the legendary "Nightmare Reaper" sniper, this rifle employs specialized lethal ammunition in The First Descendant.

Research Time: Four Hours
Research Cost: 100k Gold
Mastery Rank: Rank 15

Research Material

1x Afterglow Sword Polymer Synctium
1x Afterglow Sword Synthetic Synthetic Fiber
1x Afterglow Sword Nano Tube
1x Afterglow Sword Blueprint

Afterglow Sword Unique Ability Nightmare Reaper: Weak Point hits apply Death Propagation. Striking enemy Commanders or Colossi increases Firearm Critical Hit Rate.

19) Piercing Light – Sniper Rifle

Piercing Light (Image via NEXON || YouTube: Grind Hard Squad)

The first firearm to incorporate energy polymer technology, capable of nullifying enemy Enhanced Effects in The First Descendant.

Research Time: Four Hours
Research Cost: 100k Gold
Mastery Rank: Rank 15

Research Material

1x Afterglow Sword Polymer Synctium
1x Afterglow Sword Synthetic Synthetic Fiber
1x Afterglow Sword Nano Tube
1x Afterglow Sword Blueprint

Piercing Light Unique Ability Purification of Light: Weak Point hits may Dispel enemy effects. Multi-target hits increase Critical Hit chance and damage.

20) Kingsguard’s Lance – Beam Rifle

Kingsguard’s Lance (Image via NEXON || YouTube: Grind Hard Squad)

This weapon harnesses energy from a mysterious red jewel to effectively engage multiple enemies in The First Descendant.

Research Time: Four Hours
Research Cost: 100k Gold
Mastery Rank: Rank 10

Research Material

1x Kingsguard’s Lance Polymer Synctium
1x Kingsguard’s Lance Synthetic Synthetic Fiber
1x Kingsguard’s Lance Nano Tube
1x Kingsguard’s Lance Blueprint

Kingsguard’s Lance Unique Ability Guardian: Aiming activates Preview Mode. Firing while aiming deploys Guardian Lance, consuming ammo. Guardian Lance damages nearby enemies and grows stronger with each hit.

21) Fallen Hope – Assault Rifle

The Fallen Hope (Image via NEXON || YouTube: Grind Hard Squad)

This firearm delivers a potent poison effect in The First Descendant, shattering enemy morale without affecting the wielder.

Research Time: Four Hours
Research Cost: 100k Gold
Mastery Rank: Rank 1

Research Material

1x Fallen Hope Polymer Synctium
1x Fallen Hope Synthetic Synthetic Fiber
1x Fallen Hope Nano Tube
1x Fallen Hope Blueprint

Fallen Hope Unique Ability Perdition: Hitting Poisoned enemies boosts Firearm ATK. Defeating Poisoned foes may trigger an explosive chain reaction, spreading Poison to nearby enemies.

Edited by Angad Sharma