Season 1 of The First Descendant is finally here, and we’re excited about all the bug fixes and gameplay improvements it introduced. However, perhaps the best addition is the brand-new character called Hailey.
Although the rumors about Hailey entering the roster were officially confirmed way before the release of Season 1, fans are thrilled to try the new Descendant on their own. Let’s see how Hailey switched the rankings of the characters in our favorite game.
Table of Contents
- Tier List Explanation
- The First Descendant Season 1 S-Tier Characters
- The First Descendant Season 1 A-Tier Characters
- The First Descendant Season 1 B-Tier Characters
- The First Descendant Season 1 C-Tier Characters
- The First Descendant Season 1 D-Tier Characters
- The First Descendant Season 1 All Characters Ranked
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Tier List Explanation
The 5 tiers used to divide all characters in The First Descendant are the following:
- S-Tier - The best fighters in the game
- A-Tier - Overall strong and effective performance
- B-Tier - Although lacking sheer power, they’re a solid choice in the right hands
- C-Tier - Decent performance but with a lot of limitations
- D-Tier - Weak and not recommended
The list ranks all characters from best to worst for Season 1, following the order with S-Tier Descendants being the strongest and D-Tier being the weakest.
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The First Descendant Season 1 S-Tier Characters
Bunny is still at the top of the ranking charts due to her incredible speed and ability to dash through the battlefield. By doing so, she gathers more energy, and she can drop electric orbs to deal insane amounts of damage.
PROS:
- High AoE damage
CONS:
- Weak against bosses
Hailey is a chill-based character, and she is the new meta damage dealer. However, keep in mind that she's slow, which isn't the most convenient feature when it comes to questing and leveling up.
PROS:
- Versatile skills
CONS:
- Low mobility
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Lepic is a very powerful fighter who can lower your health bar immensely during battle, and every time he receives fatal damage, he experiences a brief period of ignoring it and recovering HP.
PROS:
- Easy to master
CONS:
- Low mobility
Gley is difficult to control, but her skill combos and vampire powers have no equal. She consumes half of her life for a buff that increases weapon DMG and penetration. When she kills an enemy with her Active skills, she recovers her health.
PROS:
- Effective against bosses
CONS:
- High-risk, high-reward
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The First Descendant Season 1 A-Tier Characters
Ajax is a Tank character who can be acquired at the beginning of The First Descendant. He protects his teammates, and his primary power is putting down barriers around the arena. His skills can also reflect damage and boost defensive stats.
PROS:
- Crowd control
- Void Walk is fixed to continuously recover Shield
CONS:
- Relies on Modules
Freyna uses venom, and her Active skills increase her defense. She can create an area of effect that damages enemies constantly, and the more opponents she affects with her poison, the more damage she deals.
PROS:
- High AoE damage
CONS:
- Low mobility
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Viessa is very complicated, but once you learn how to control her, you’ll be able to debuff enemies and deal a lot of damage. Additionally, she can freeze her opponents at any spot she decides.
PROS:
- Excellent crowd control
CONS:
- Low survivability
If you like supporting your team, Enzo is perfect for you! His responsibility is to make sure that his allies never run out of ammo, and he calls special supply drops to dispense bullets and increase the maximum capacity of ammo for everyone.
PROS:
- High survivability
CONS:
- Weak damage
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The First Descendant Season 1 B-Tier Characters
Blair has a very good Passive skill, which allows him to deal increased Critical Hit damage after an opponent has been set on fire by one of his Stoves. He can also increase his mana and give himself defensive buffs.
PROS:
- Critical Hit Boost
- Increased Crit Hit Rate by the number of Flame Zones
CONS:
- Low mobility and survivability
Valby's Passive ability lets her consume less mana while she's standing on bodies of water. Her Active skills complement this ability, making her a good choice for wiping out groups of enemies.
PROS:
- Exceptional mobility
CONS:
- Relies heavily on water
Jayber uses Turrets, together and separately, to increase his attacks. Unfortunately, he is too dependent on this skill.
PROS:
- Good for Hard Mode
- Turret Sync applies to summoned Turrets
CONS:
- Slow
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The First Descendant Season 1 C-Tier Characters
Kyle has the Magnetic Force skill, which allows him to deal damage and heal himself at the same time. Sounds cool, right? Well, unfortunately, he is very weak and not recommended for boss fights.
PROS:
- Effectively stuns enemies
CONS:
- Limited to close-range attacks
Yujin can support his team like a pro, but he could use some help with his DPS.
PROS:
- Healing abilities
CONS:
- Bad solo player
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The First Descendant Season 1 D-Tier Characters
Sharen has a good damage output when she gets close to the enemy, but she remains one of the weakest characters in the game. Her skills aren't very powerful, and she can't deal with bosses.
Luna is a supportive character in the game, and although her abilities that protect the team are perfect, she deals almost zero damage.
There’s nobody better than Esiemo when it comes to explosives, and although his bombs can stick to any surface, he's too dependent on them.
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The First Descendant Season 1 All Characters Ranked
It’s important to note that each one of these characters has their own strengths and weaknesses. That’s why it’s a good idea to experiment until you find the one that fits your gameplay style best. Moreover, be aware that the rankings vary on different websites.
There are so many characters in The First Descendant that keeping track of their rankings might turn into an overwhelming task. Here’s a summary of all fighters and their respective tiers.
Tier | Descendants |
S-Tier | Bunny, Hailey, Lepic, Gley |
A-Tier | Ajax, Freyna, Viessa, Enzo |
B-Tier | Blair, Valby, Jayber |
C-Tier | Kyle, Yujin |
D-Tier | Sharen, Luna, Esiemo |
Have fun and good luck on your next adventure! For more information about The First Descendant, you can check out this article.
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