“Rare mods are a trap”: If You’re Serious About The First Descendant, You Need to Ignore 1 of Its Most Unique Mechanics (For Now)

The First Descendant is grabbing all the attention.

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  • The First Descendant is moving forward with great speed and it's bringing some controversial aspects about the forward.
  • The First Descendant requires you to modify your Descendants as well as weapons.
  • Modding or modules, are upgrades that can be installed in descendants and weapons.
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The First Descendant is rapidly opening to the world, and players are digging beneath the surface to learn more about the game and approach it with the utmost knowledge and creativity.

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However, these endeavors don’t always necessarily work in favor of that game, as digging deep can sometimes unearth the things that are not working or are broken within the game, and most of the time, these are not the most obvious things.

The First Descendant is Slowly Revealing Itself

The First Descendant cover picture. Image Credits: Nexon
The First Descendant’s mods have separated the fans. Image Credit: Nexon

The First Descendant requires you to modify your Descendants as well as weapons. There are various types of mods distinguished by their class, starting with the base mods, which are the most basic and, according to some, the most resourceful of all mods. Then come the more advanced mods, known as rare and ultimate mods. 

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Some players argue about rare mods being a trap, as they appear to be amazing at first glance, but deep down they barely manage to scratch the surface. Base mods, if maxed out, give better results and have much more utility than the fancier rare mods.

One Reddit user shared their opinion on the matter, saying:

PSA- Rare Mods are a TRAP!
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They talked about the increase in efficiency after upgrading the base mods, as they offer much better results and visible additions to the overall strength of your character and equipment.

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However, not everyone is of the same opinion, and people always try to show the other side of the story in opposition to the former’s opinion about the base mods. One Reddit user wrote:

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They shed light on a different aspect of using the mods to achieve the full potential that matches your playstyle. It is fair to say that not all play styles are the same and there is not any single right advice that will apply to all. Players with different approaches will need different methods to reach their goals.

Significance of Mods in the Game

The First Descendant mods page. Image Credit: Nexon
The First Descendant‘s mods help make the game’s experience customizable. Image Credit: Nexon

Modding or modules, are upgrades that can be installed in descendants and weapons. They tend to enhance certain aspects of your character and weapon.

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Some of the common upgrades done via mods are usually related to enhancing shields, damage, ability range, etc.

Some of the rarer modules play an important part in customizing your build, which is required to beat some of the most dangerous endgame activities in the game.

Modules offer a wide array of options to customize your builds according to your needs and playstyle, which helps make the experience for each player highly customizable and unique so that it suits their needs the best.

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Overall, mods are a huge part of the game, and they can be incredibly fun to interact with. It also allows player expression to shine.

What do you think about the modules in The First Descendant? Let us know in the comments below.

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Written by Anupam Lamba

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Anupam Lamba is an avid gamer and film lover. After completing his bachelors in Mass Communication he started working as a writer in the Indian film industry before his love for gaming made him venture into the lanes of Fandomwire and he started working as a gaming writer here.