Who is the voice talent behind Ajax in The First Descendant?

Players drawn to the rough charm of Ajax in The First Descendant might be interested to know the voice actor behind this character. This mysterious warrior is one of the playable characters in the newly released MMO title, and ardent gamers might find his voice strangely familiar. Ajax is a tank with a rough and strict voice, which might be eerily familiar to a beloved character in the gaming world.

Ajax in The First Descendent is voiced by Doug Cockle, one of the top names in this industry. However, he is particularly well known for the voice of a certain iconic video game character as well. Brace yourselves for a familiar yet surprising treat, which will surely intrigue you.

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Here's why gamers might find Ajax's voice familiar in the First Descendant

Doug Cockle is most well known for voicing Geralt of Rivia (Image via CD Projekt Red, IMDb)

Ajax players in The First Descendant might feel that lingering sense of deja vu as he charges headfirst into the battle. This is because Ajax is voiced by none other than Doug Cockle, the very same voice behind the Butcher of Blaviken, Geralt.

Cockle has played Geralt of Rivia throughout the Witcher series of games, which is an iconic role in a game that is engraved into the hearts of players as one of the best RPGs of all time. Here are some of Dough Cockle's other prominent voice-acting roles in the video gaming industry:

• Geralt of Rivia in the Witcher series
• Bhaal in Baldur's Gate 3
• Robert Nightingale in Alan Wake 2
• Totem Caller Hou Yi in SMITE
• Solak, the Grove Guardian in Runescape
• John Victor in Hunt: Showdown (English dub)
• Bile in Payday 3

The grim and gruff undertone of Cockle's voice seems to perfectly suit Ajax, which is reminiscent of Geralt's overall tone in the Witcher series as well. Doug Cockle seems to have a particular forte in this type of rough representation which players mostly seem to enjoy thoroughly.

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Who is Ajax in The First Descendant?

Ajax as seen in the game's trailer (Image via Nexon Games)

Ajax is a towering tank-role character in The First Descendant. He wields the formidable Raley MK.5 Void Energy Battlesuit which is technically a faulty piece of armor. Owing to the void energy mishap, Ajax's suit absorbed enough power to allow him to freely manipulate the void around him.

Ajax specializes in defensive roles, using his void energy to create force fields that can shield his teammates from incoming enemy damage. However, the tank role is more than just protecting your team. Ajax can also unleash devastating attacks to deal significant amounts of damage.