The First Descendant has kicked off its third season with the addition of some exciting Ultimate weapons. If you’re gearing up to explore Axion Plains, make sure to take the Exterminator along.
The Exterminator has the ability to target multiple enemies simultaneously when aiming, making it particularly effective against Razor Claws, Steel Pincers, Cluster Sacs, Cluster Tunnels, and assault ships in the Axion Plains area. A higher damage output will allow players to tackle these formidable foes more efficiently, streamlining mission completion.
Here’s the ultimate build you should consider for the Exterminator in The First Descendant, including recommended Modules, stats, and cores.
Top Modules for Exterminator in The First Descendant
The Exterminator’s multipliers are relatively modest, so investing in Critical Hit or Multi-Hit doesn’t yield significant benefits. Instead, prioritize raw damage output and elemental effects, akin to the Malevolent and EXCAVA weapons.
Given that the Exterminator inherently has Fire ATK, focus on Modules that boost Fire ATK, Explosive ATK, Burn effects, and helpful attributes like Rounds per Magazine.
Here’s a list of the top Modules you should equip for the Exterminator:
| Module | Effect |
|---|---|
| Action and Reaction | Boosts Explosive ATK and Recoil |
| Rifling Reinforcement | Increases Explosive ATK |
| Charge Amplification | Enhances Explosive ATK but lowers Critical Hit Damage |
| Fire Enhancement | Boosts Fire ATK based on Firearm ATK (Explosive ATK) |
| Superheated Gunbarrel | Increases Fire ATK while decreasing Fire Rate |
| Expand Weapon Charge | Enhances Rounds per Magazine |
| Fire Rate UP | Boosts Fire Rate |
| Reload Expert | Improves Reload Time and Explosive ATK |
| Fire Conductor | Increases Explosive ATK against enemies already Burned |
| Heat Circulation | Boosts Fire ATK for five seconds after inflicting Burn (with cooldown) |
Modules like Action and Reaction and Rifling Reinforcement are essential for enhancing Firearm and Explosive ATK. Additionally, since the Exterminator has limited scaling with Critical Hit, Charge Amplification is a solid pick.
Other Modules should focus on enhancing Fire ATK and Burn effects, with Fire Enhancement and Superheated Gunbarrel effectively boosting Fire damage. Fire Conductor and Heat Circulation are especially useful for maximizing Burn effects, which can be consistently applied given a 33.33 percent base Trigger Rate for Status Effects.
The final three Modules can be dedicated to improving Fire Rate, Rounds per Magazine, and Reload Time. Consider swapping out Reload Expert for Recycling Genius to further optimize reload speed, and explore other alternatives for Fire Rate, as it may not be as crucial for the Exterminator.
Optimal Stats for Exterminator in The First Descendant
The stat strategy for Exterminator should follow the same principles. Aim to achieve high Explosive ATK and Fire ATK values, while Multi-Hit Chance is an acceptable fallback if other options are unavailable. The best pairings for this build include Rounds per Magazine and Attribute Status Effect Trigger Rate.
Here are the key stats to focus on for the Exterminator:
- Explosive ATK
- Fire ATK
- Rounds per Magazine
- Attribute Status Effect Trigger Rate
Best Cores for Exterminator in The First Descendant
The Exterminator comes equipped with one free slot, two Attribute Core slots, and two Tactical Core slots. The focus should be on Explosive ATK and Fire ATK for the first three slots, which can accommodate triple Fire ATK if desired. The remaining slots can enhance quality-of-life attributes such as Rounds per Magazine and Reload Time Modifiers, which can be adjusted based on player needs.
Here’s the recommended core setup for the Exterminator:
- Free Augmentation: Explosive ATK
- Attribute Augmentation: Fire ATK
- Attribute Augmentation: Fire ATK
- Tactical Augmentation: Rounds per Magazine
- Tactical Augmentation: Reload Time Modifier
