Optimizing Progression to Hard Mode — The First Descendant Guide

Speedrun The First Descendant's Normal Mode to unlock Hard Mode's superior drops. Maintain strong Health and Defense mods for your Descendant during progression.

The fastest way to reach the endgame is to push through the Normal Mode campaign as quickly as possible. Hard Mode offers significantly better drops (all level 100 weapons) and farming efficiency. While progressing, ensure your Descendant's Health and Defense mods are consistently updated. Aim for at least 10K+ Defense and 6.5K+ HP for average Descendants before tackling Hard Mode content. Don't get bogged down by excessive grinding in Normal Mode.