The First Descendant: Best Characters Tier List

We ranked all characters in The First Descendant, so you can progress fast in the game.

The First Descendant Characters Tier List - All Descendants Ranked
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The First Descendant is finally here, and we are excited to dive even deeper into the challenge of saving humanity from the evil race of the Vulgus. The First Descendant is a free third-person cooperative action RPG shooter game, and it's available on multiple platforms. The best news is that there is a cross-play feature that allows you to join forces with your friends and begin your journey together.

The game offers 14 playable characters to choose from, and it is absolute heaven when it comes to variety. However, choosing the perfect one to help you progress fast might be a difficult task. That's why we made a tier list of all characters in The First Descendant, ranked from worst to best. Let's get started!

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Tier List Explanation

The First Descendant Characters Tier List - All Descendants Ranked
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The 5 tiers used to divide all characters in The First Descendant are the following:

  • D-Tier – Weak and not recommended
  • C-Tier Decent performance but with a lot of limitations
  • B-Tier Although lacking sheer power, they’re a solid choice in the right hands
  • A-Tier Overall strong and effective performance
  • S-Tier – The best characters in the game

The list ranks all Descendants from worst to best, following the order with D-Tier characters being the weakest and S-Tier characters being the strongest.

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The First Descendant D-Tier Characters

Sharen

Sharen

Sharen can become invisible, but you will not be able to focus on more than one target at a time during a mission, and her AOE damage is fairly low. She is currently the weakest character in The First Descendant.

PROS:

  • Ambushes foes for extra damage

CONS:

  • Weak AOE damage
Enzo

Enzo

Enzo is a Support character, and his task is to resupply teammates with Ammo during missions. He relies on the abilities of his teammates, which makes him unsuitable for solo fights.

PROS:

  • High utility for the team

CONS:

  • Medium DEF

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The First Descendant C-Tier Characters

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Esiemo

Esiemo is a Burst DPS character who uses bombs and explosives. He attaches detonators and bombs to enemies and different surfaces, dealing damage to a massive area. However, most of his abilities are quite ordinary, and he can become boring.

PROS:

  • Good single-target DPS

CONS:

  • Predictable
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Kyle

Kyle flies around the battlefield and acquires Magnetic Force over time. He creates barriers, but don't expect him to deal a lot of damage.

PROS:

  • Great survivability

CONS:

  • Very slow

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The First Descendant B-Tier Characters

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Freyna

Freyna is very similar to Blair, but instead of fire, she uses Poison to damage her enemies. She creates Poison Clouds and Toxic Swamps, which can deal significant damage. Unfortunately, she is not a very good team player.

PROS:

  • Great against groups of enemies

CONS:

  • Low mobility
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Blair

Blair's passive ability allows him to deal increased Critical Hit damage to enemies who have been set on fire by his Stoves. He has versatile skills that can be useful and appropriate in many situations.

PROS:

  • Perfect for trapping enemies

CONS:

  • Low effectiveness against highly mobile targets
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Viessa

Viessa is a more complicated character, and she is a solid choice for those who are more experienced in debuffing enemies. Her skills are ice-themed; she can freeze opponents and create powerful blizzards.

PROS:

  • Excels at ambushing opponents

CONS:

  • Not very durable in longer battles

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The First Descendant A-Tier Characters

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Valby

Valby has an amazing passive skill that allows her to consume less mana while standing on water. Her active skills are designed to enhance this ability. Her Bubble Bullet creates a body of water that will damage any opponent that touches it, and it will keep killing them slowly even after they've gone further away from the water.

PROS:

  • Highly mobile

CONS:

  • Difficult to master
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Jayber

Jayber uses both an Assault Turret and a Medical Turret, either separately or together. This increases his attack and allows him to inflict massive damage on nearby enemies. All of his skills can be improved by using the Multi-Purpose Gun active skill.

PROS:

  • Great area control

CONS:

  • Relies heavily on turret placement

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Lepic

Lepic is a very good character for beginners because he is easy to control. He deals insane amounts of damage, and the best news is that when he receives fatal damage, he experiences a brief period of ignoring the damage and recovering HP.

PROS:

  • Powerful burst damage

CONS:

  • Requires precise timing
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Yujin

Yujin is designed to support the team by using his special drones to rescue his allies, providing healing effects. Additionally, he can also activate Restructure Serum, which causes enemies to receive a defense debuff and allows teammates to heal very fast.

PROS:

  • High utility for the team

CONS:

  • Low damage output

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The First Descendant S-Tier Characters

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Gley

Without a doubt, Gley is one of the trickiest characters in The First Descendant. If you don't manage her resources well, she might run out of life quickly. However, she can deal significant damage and regain health.

PROS:

  • Excels in prolonged engagements

CONS:

  • Vulnerable in the early stages of combat
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Ajax

Ajax is a Tank character that you can get at the very beginning of the game. His abilities are very good for keeping enemies at bay, and he can provide protection for his allies in every situation by putting down shields and barriers around the battlefield.

PROS:

  • Grows stronger as the battle progresses

CONS:

  • Requires time to reach his full potential
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Bunny

Bunny is currently the strongest character in The First Descendant. She can dash through the battlefield to gather energy that is later unleashed in a single powerful wave. Her speed can always be increased even further, and she can drop orbs that deal significant damage.

PROS:

  • Deals massive damage

CONS:

  • Relies on constant movement

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The First Descendant All Characters Ranked

The First Descendant Characters Tier List - All Descendants Ranked
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It's important to note that this article serves as guidance for making better decisions, but the information it offers is not set in stone. Each character comes with its strengths and weaknesses, and it's always a good idea to experiment with different Descendants to find the one that fits your gameplay style and strategy best.

After all, in the end, it all comes down to personal preference and your individual experience level. Never underestimate a character before trying them out! Now it's time to take a look at our summary of all the characters in The First Descendant and their respective tiers.

Tier Descendant
D-Tier Sharen, Enzo
C-Tier Esiemo, Kyle
B-Tier Freyna, Blair, Viessa
A-Tier Valby, Jayber, Lepic, Yujin
S-Tier Gley, Ajax, Bunny

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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