The First Descendant: How to beat Executioner

The Executioner in The First Descendant is a Level 34 boss unlocked after completing the Void Radar Upgrade quest. This is the third Colossus you will face in the Normal Void Intercept Battles, following the Stunning Beauty and the Grave Walker. Unlike the previous two bosses, the Executioner also has a Level 102 Hard mode variant.

This guide covers everything you need to know about the Executioner in The First Descendant, including how to complete this Void Intercept Battle.

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How to defeat Executioner in The First Descendant

The Executioner is vulnerable to Toxic damage in The First Descendant (Image via Nexon || GuidingLight/YouTube)

The Executioner is highly resistant to Electric and Fire attacks and specializes in inflicting Electric damage. So, before you begin this boss fight, boost your defensive stats in The First Descendant with at least 900 Electric Resistance.

Similar to the Stunning Beauty, the Executioner is very weak to Toxic damage. Using an optimized Freyna build and weapons equipped with the Toxic Enhancement Module is highly effective against this boss.

The Executioner in The First Descendant has numerous Weak Points. Attacking them during the battle will deal extra damage to this Colossus. By dealing enough damage, you can destroy these Weak Points, which will allow you to remove them with your Grappling Hook and temporarily stun him. These Weak Points can be highlighted during the battle by pressing the Tab key on the keyboard or the Right Stick on the controller.

Here are all the Destructible and Removable Parts of the Executioner in The First Descendant:

Destructible Parts

• Sensor
• Core Cover
• Balancer

Removable Parts

• Shoulder
• Core

Destructible Parts when Frenzied

• Plasma Amplifier

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All Executioner mechanics in The First Descendant

The Executioner is a powerful adversary in The First Descendant (Image via Nexon || GuidingLight/YouTube)

Here are all the mechanics you will encounter while fighting the Executioner in The First Descendant:

• Laser: Throughout the battle, the boss will shoot blue laser projectiles at you. You can avoid them by running to either side.
• Laser Beam: He will sometimes attack you with a laser beam that will latch onto your character for a prolonged period, dealing significant damage. You can avoid it by hiding behind the large pillars in the arena. However, these pillars will disappear after taking damage.
• Healers: The boss will spawn healers that will tether to him. Kill them immediately to stop him from recovering any health.
• Additional Enemies: Additional enemies will spawn throughout the battle and attack you. They drop ammo and HP upon death, so defeat them if you are running low.
• Teleport: Occasionally, the boss will turn blue and become immune to damage except for the top of his head, which will glow red. He will then jump and teleport you into the air. After you land, there will be giant blue Area-of-Effects (AoEs) on the ground. Run out of them before they explode to avoid taking damage.
• Lightning AoEs: Lightning will often strike in the arena, marked by blue AoEs. Avoid them to prevent unnecessary damage.
• Lightning Orbs: The boss will occasionally attack you with lightning orbs that you can easily avoid by running away or dodging.

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