Best Weapon XP Farms in The First Descendant: A Season 1 Guide
If you’re deep into The First Descendant and looking to level up your weaponry fast, then you’re in the right place. With Season 1, Nexon introduced some notable changes, particularly boosting the experience you gain from dungeons, allowing players to level up their characters quickly. However, the same can’t be said for weapons, and many players have found their gear lagging behind even as their descendants hit the level cap in record time.
In this guide, we’ll dive into the most efficient ways to farm weapon XP—whether you’re playing solo or with a group. With a few tricks and the right strategy, you’ll be able to max out your weapons while also benefiting from other useful resources. Let’s jump in!
Group Weapon XP Farms
Group farms are the most efficient way to level up your weapons, but they don’t have to be limited to just squads of friends. You can always match and team up with others to take on these challenges.
1. Block Kuiper Mining
This remains one of the most reliable and effective weapon XP farms in the game. In roughly 30 to 40 minutes, you can level a weapon from 1 to 40. The speed of the run will depend on your group’s efficiency—if you’re grouped with skilled players using optimized characters like Bunnies, you’ll lean closer to the 30-minute mark.
But weapon XP isn’t the only benefit here. Block Kuiper Mining is a treasure trove of rewards:
- Void shards
- Gold (you can earn millions through the Marks of Arrest)
- Amorphous materials, which are vital for catalysts and energy activators
With all of these bonuses, Block Kuiper Mining is a must-run for players looking to improve their gear while leveling weapons.
2. Vasper Moonlight Lake
Vasper Moonlight Lake is currently the fastest weapon XP farm in The First Descendant, especially in a group. By following the right strategy, players can level their weapons to 40 in as little as 18 minutes.
The strategy is simple: one player activates the Void Reactor while the rest handle the enemies. Viessa, with her powerful area-of-effect (AOE) abilities, is ideal for this role. By using her Cold Bloodiness module, you can rapidly clear waves of enemies with almost no downtime between abilities.
The best part? No more constant mission abandoning! Instead, you can seamlessly transition to a new mission after killing the necessary number of enemies. Just activate another mission (like Lakeside Power Shutdown), and the process becomes even smoother, allowing for faster leveling without unnecessary interruptions.
Solo Weapon XP Farms
While group farming is faster, sometimes you might want to play solo. Fortunately, there are still some excellent solo XP farms for your weapons.
1. Fallen Ark (Electric Void Fragment/Bunny Cave)
The Bunny Cave remains a solid option for solo players, allowing you to level your weapons to 40 in about 35 to 40 minutes. It’s not the fastest, but it’s a low-effort farm, letting you run it while focusing less on the game if you’re looking for something more relaxed.
By using bionic fuel to maintain your mana and a potent collector for continuous electricity, you can keep the farm going without needing to pause.
2. Asylum Dungeon (Boss Room)
Asylum Dungeon offers another solo option, though it’s not as efficient as other farms. The strategy here involves repeatedly killing adds (enemy spawns) in the boss room, dying, and restarting the process. However, this method takes longer—about 27 minutes for level 31, compared to faster alternatives. It’s a decent option if you’re looking for weapons to dismantle, but it’s not the top choice for XP grinding.
3. Moonlight Lake (Void Reactor)
If you’re looking for the top solo option, the Void Reactor in Moonlight Lake is your go-to. You can level your weapons to 40 in about 22 minutes, and it’s highly efficient if you’re using the right descendant.
The best characters for this solo farm are those with strong AOE abilities:
- Valby: By using the Transcendent mod Spiral Tidal Wave, you can activate the Void Reactor from a distance and deal massive damage to enemies.
- Luna: Luna’s large AOE damage makes her a perfect pick for clearing enemy waves quickly.
The key to speeding up this farm is to use abilities like Valby’s Spiral Tidal Wave and constantly reset them to kill enemies as soon as they spawn.
Bonus: Efficient Builds for Weapon XP Farms
To make the most out of these farms, you need the right setup. Here are some of the key build tips to keep in mind:
- Cold Bloodiness: This is essential for Viessa players, as it drastically reduces ability cooldowns, allowing you to spam abilities and clear enemies faster.
- Skill Expansion and MP Conversion: Maximize your skill range and cooldown efficiency so you can use abilities more frequently.
- MP Collector: Particularly useful in solo runs, this allows you to stay stationary without needing to collect mana mid-fight, speeding up the process.
- Range & Damage: Ensure that your abilities have enough range and damage to hit as many enemies as possible in one shot.
Final Thoughts
Leveling weapons in The First Descendant can feel like a grind, but with these XP farms, you’ll be maxing out your gear in no time. Whether you’re running Block Kyper Mining with a group or solo farming in Moonlight Lake, these methods will keep your weapons on par with your descendants while also granting you valuable resources along the way. Keep your cooldowns low, and your damage high, and happy farming!
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