How to Do 2x More damage in The First Descendant (Weapon Mod / DPS Guide)

How to Do WAY more damage in the first Descendant using the proper mods for your weapons!
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[@worstyasuo]

honestly all the warframe knowledge comes in real handy lmao

[@thorinhannahs4614]

This system is way less complicated than Warframe. Warframe where you can crit on your crit while you crit.

[@NikohSimonds]

I was coming here to say this actually, as well as it makes sense that it's not calculating that. It's giving you what will happen if you just hit the target. You're not always going to hit the weak point. And you're not always going to crit

[@MJD-lf2mb]

@@thorinhannahs4614 i love teaching players constantly regardless of playtime cuz mechanics aren't explained to them, YIPPEE!!

[@geze246]

Factz they have no idea how more complex warframe is compared to this

[@lordgrub12345]

REAL. I only have a Lil bit of Warframe knowledge but it helps a LOOOT. Espexislly since Warframe is so much more confusing 😂

[@alexossan2829]

"Because that's what some people are doing." (looks at a panel full of auto recommended modules) (goes to hide in a corner)

[@chrisross3463]

Bruh same

[@x2Sav]

Bro I just be slapping stuff on 😭

[@kingcurmudgeon8685]

If someone hasnt played Warframe this game is gonna be crazy overwhelming and confusing.

[@cjerp]

@@kingcurmudgeon8685 But unlike warframe you have time to catch up before there's too much content

[@CC-tf1wq]

I'm auto recommending for days :(

[@xPookinator]

PSA: If you click on the icon to the right of the equal sign icon on the bottom left it will now show you the dps of the weapons INCLUDING the mods.

[@mbk0mbk]

Yup was going to mention the same, also when you use tab or click left bottom icon in mod section of the weapon you can see all changes applied . In default character view there is "go to info" as well that has most detailed information of exact multipliers for descendants mods and weapons

[@ZamoraJacob]

Thank you, didn't know that

[@Pureshadow]

i noticed that 1min into his video, just click the button? saves you guys 12 mins.

[@BB-dr2zs]

Beat me by 9 hours it seems lol

[@sannyvillalon3330]

Right of the equal sign? On the keyboard or on the actual game?

[@CarySmith87]

Here I was completely avoiding elemental modules for weapons because I thought it meant the element of my equipped skill. Thanks so much for this.

[@KrakkenXXX]

Lmao why would it mean that?

[@CrptoRenz]

Same lol

[@BinSosa]

Tbh I was going to start criticizing on how would you think that if it's a weapon mod, but I come from Warframe so I have experience with this system, and thinking about it, I kinda get why someone would think the elemental mods apply to your skills if its your first game like this. Ngl this video can really help someone starting out.

[@jasonsanders1183]

It's understandable how you would get this confused. The skill element modules are actually equipped to your descendant and they will specifically say as much.

[@marvynjeanbaptiste3206]

@@BinSosaI thought it applied only to weapons with said element

[@vexmyth0clast]

I look at these modules the same way I do mods in Warframe. I’m glad this game has so many familiar systems.

[@MemoryMori]

Just dont tell this to WF player...... TFS is WF, but better with minimal bugs, its fun and the developers dont hate their fanbase.....hastag Rethalius did nothing wrong!!!

[@angcil88]

@@MemoryMori I am a Warframe player, and I love this game lmao

[@itsdistinctly]

@@MemoryMorimeh i wouldn’t say better the farming is a slog, the game is clunky, has insane store prices, and the story is really bad…

[@cjerp]

@@itsdistinctly Did you just describe TFD or Warframe cause i couldn't tell

[@itsdistinctly]

@@cjerp obviously First Decendant Warframe is no where near clunky its movement is really well designed and is one of the appeals of the game. It also has a rich story full of lore and unique quest, so far in First Decendant ive done the same 4 missions on repeat and im half way through the campaign… Warframes prices are questionable but the game has trading so it balances out. It just feels like a straight up Warframe clone the modding, farming methods, and even some characters why play this when Warframe exist? It provides nothing we havent already seen.

[@Cptfetta]

You just blew up my simple mind! So excited to start melt things now! Thank you for this video, I love your break down and how you simplification.

[@simontemplar2987]

Tash, always coming with the tricky info! Love it bro!

[@gothfalcon]

I would personally say that adding more damage in some way is going to be better than fire rate bonuses until later. Fire rate may give you more damage per second, but it isn't going to improve your damage per reload or damage before you run out of ammo, which can happen in some of the harder fights if you don't have enough damage as a whole team. Very good points other than that, though

[@liandel]

Yeap, crit damage is better. Just like warframe. Once you get the crazy discounts on the modules and you solve your ammo problem, you can go fire rate

[@RykanXP]

Also to mention, you can roll firearm attack as one of typically 4 perks on your weapon. If you have a lot of tuning resources it doesn't hurt to roll and then hold some firearm attack% bonuses. Flat damage bonuses are nice but the % bonuses will always scale exponentially as you lvl up.

[@add3to6]

Clear, concise and enthusiatic. Really helpful!

[@sailorstewie]

Thank you so much!! You never fail to have the best info 10/10

[@mtn6346]

I just tried your recommendation and did my weapons based on what you said, man its awesome and wayyy better than before

[@Dopestsoldier01]

One of the most useful and impact full guides I've watched so far. Subbed and Thank you!

[@mbk0mbk]

Knightmareframes has in depth explained builds , I suggest you check him out too

[@xta7vk]

Same great explanation video

[@sirloin7633]

A morons guide for morons

[@kelkestis]

Thanks Tash, very helpful!! Loving the game and loving your coverage of it so far

[@mrrfatal]

I’ve gone through multiple videos trying to understand the modules, Ty so much for breaking this down

[@ChiefEarlyBird]

Bro your video helped out so much thanks man. Extremely helpful. Keep it rolling

[@fallencantgetup3073]

Thatnk you so much this will make life hella easy. I have been scratching my head trying to figure out what to spend my shards on for weapon mods

[@adrenochrom12345]

Thank you. That was the most helpful video about this game for me so far

[@Proxylamborg]

POG! thanks for TFD videos tashman!

[@yagsipcc287]

Ok this is a huge help thank you bud. I am in love with this game this is just brilliant

[@DigiCube4]

Bro..This video slaps. Thank you so much for taking us to class. Going back through my setups when I get off work. This game has actually been such a blast combat wise.

[@tgixnz2769]

This was actually so informational, great to have learnt this early, ive kinda just been leveling random shit up and going with it😂

[@MoneyMike2002]

Great video btw. Thanks a lot for explaining this in simple terms.

[@xGu3rr0x]

Thanks for the early game explanation. First video I see about this. You earned a like and a suscribe.

[@Turtleneck826]

Great video man, thanks for the tips 🤙🏾

[@jmaxwell6145]

Subbed, I really liked your explanations.

[@SzeryfBuraq]

thank you. that short video realy helped me in the game.

[@drakZes]

Great video man. I already understood modules fairly well, but didn't know that you could reset your descendant and then halving the cost of a certain module. Pretty cool.

[@katheryn6748]

you explain stuff nicely, i like it : )

[@jonathanjames8471]

the video i was looking for damn!!!!thanks my guy

[@odder30]

I just watched your video and it helped me defeat the Dead bride ! Thank you for all the great info

[@GermanPilyan2]

Super useful guide!

[@Naomi1]

Big Like! I'd love more tutorials about this game

[@mattafact808boom]

Nice video my man I appreciate the video! Can't wait to see what I actually come up with, I'll probably start 1 shotting with my mods 😂

[@wudly9195]

Thanks for explaining this so simply . I knew rifling reinforcement was good, but didn’t know how monumentally important base firearm damage was to doing damage in the game . Thanks for this !

[@xXCaliBossXx]

BTW if you upgrade a Descentant, Transcendent Module (the red ones) it will lower the mod capacity of that of that mod by one for each upgrade. Therefore making the transcendent mod using less capacity.

[@kbutta01]

If that the same thing as catalyst from Warframe where you can “polarize” a slot for a specific mod type so it uses 1/2 the mods capacity?

[@tjschroeder28]

No, but that mechanic is in this game too ​@kbutta01

[@dremlok666]

You can "forma" your ascendant and weapon with the materials like warframe and yes you can 💳 for them out right or do the grind

[@MrHanslaX]

Also levelling up a melee mod just gives more capacity so max it out asap.

[@icephoenix3302]

@@MrHanslaXdo you know if the grappling hook ultimate mods that go in the same slot work the same way when upgrading?

[@Kugal83]

Thank you so much for this explanation on mods, i was having such a hard time and your video made it far more easier to understand so now i can have more fun when i play.

[@jimmyboz911]

Soooo useful! Thanks very much MTash!

[@DarkKyugara]

This is very good advice, really thank you. I was trying to add a little bit of everything, ranking every mod point by point trying to fit a little bit of everything, and I did notice that wasn't working. I was building up to Critical Chance, Critical Damage, Attack, and 2 Elemental Attack, in most cases I could fit 5 or 6 mods, but I felt almost no difference. I'll follow your advice, ranking up the basic attack as high as possible right away, and then going to work on Fire Rate UP (I don't think it would be good for Sniper, Scout, ELauncher, and Shotgun), and then Elemental. For all machine guns I'll go for +Attack, +Fire Rate, and +Elemental, and for others will be +Attack and + 2 Elementals.

[@Thenlar]

You can't slot multiple elementals at the same time, unfortunately.

[@Phillipmurr]

we gotta get this man away from gacha games,, people complaining about the monetisation in this game at least you get what you paid for,, of course unless the calibre fails to deliver lol

[@DarkKyugara]

@@Thenlar Oh, really? Wow... That's weird, I came from Warframe that you can combine elements to create new elements... See this is so weird.

[@orionfell]

@@Thenlar yes you can, at least if you mix some of the purple and blue elemental mods together edit: i was wrong, seems the purple elemental mods only boost the elemental damage that you get from the blue mods, they cant add the damage itself. i think you can still get two elements on if you have one from the readjustment process though

[@S1RVicTOR]

Nice, now I know who to turn to for guides in this game. Good ol'tash

[@frostieisme]

This is good to know. Thanks

[@SuperCraag]

Thanks this helps a lot 🤙 I wasn't leveling anything up because I wasn't sure what to aim for

[@alaskan_bigfoot9090]

lots of good info in this, thanks man.

[@Leonaidas]

Awesome work, definitely hope they sort out the sheet damage as well.

[@nickrolly3777]

Interesting direction here and it does make sense

[@k5hi59]

Super happy M is playing a game I like again

[@missionquasar1429]

absolute legend, I needed someone to explain the modules to me!

[@superazula3722]

Wasn't expecting the Tash man to cover this game but im so glad he is, since I also gravitated to this. Super fun game hope he makes some crazy cool guides and builds with big numbers lol

[@nemesyssss]

The tash man played a lot of destiny and some warframe so it makes complete sense that he covers this one!

[@hidaian724]

learned alot here thanks Mtashed!

[@michaeltrost9048]

and in case you forget ,you can slot a rune in your gun , so the mods cost a halfcut , but need max gun level and a rare material to do so ,so even more moduls

[@infwarriorofshadows5897]

In Warframe terms, a “Rune” for me is called a “Forma” And the system for “Forma” is the Literally memorizable and easy to do. So maybe consider naming it “ Forma” after ppl get used to it

[@garfusso]

@@infwarriorofshadows5897bro if u played warframe you should understand he's talking about "forma" even tho he wrote rune which is accurate for the game...

[@Febrezeaire]

I heard the "forma" only applies to that specific gun so you gonna have to keep leveling it as you go thru the game. I want to do it but its too early for me and I cant grind for those things yet

[@jakey0017]

this info is incredibly useful ty so much

[@explosiv3noob566]

This is mega helpful info 👌 thank you

[@NinjaNerosis]

Thank you, I'm new and was thinking that about elemental mods that they mainly buffed preexisting elements n what not...I most definitely wasted currency on pointless shit but thanks to you I now realize the better path to take... earned my sub

[@rogerphasayaseng3057]

Keep the videos coming! Thanks for the content!😂

[@bluedevil678]

Very helpful, thank you for this!

[@KingChambers]

There’s a purple mod that gives you 15% firearm att and + 5% recoil at level one, believe there’s like 6 levels

[@tonyoso1391]

What's it called?

[@juliushall8499]

@@tonyoso1391it’s purple. I’ll report back with it because I have it on my Ajax

[@garfusso]

@@tonyoso1391action and reaction

[@paulb4480]

Theres a similar one that gives 16%atk and -fire rate i think its called slow atk

[@sfreemanoh]

Yeah, but that's (unless if I'm mistaken) adding to the recoil, not reducing it. So you're doing more damage, but potentially missing more shots if you can't control the recoil well enough.

[@PrivateTonic]

very helpful and informative I really appreciate it, thanks so much.

[@Luna_Jade27]

Thank you Mr tash I wasn't sure what I should be slotting into my weapons

[@midnightthecat____]

This was so useful homie thx

[@brandons2592]

Nice way of explaining!

[@dharkomens1]

Dude thank you so much for this, I'm at hagios and was starting to feel underleveled and not doing enough damage and becoming a liability to any group i enter, but after this video im suddenty doing like 10x the damage, suddenly i can actually down the shields of colossi. thank you mtashed

[@kellsrich]

As someone who new to this type of system, thank you for these videos. I was just clicking the “recommended” option when selecting modules.

[@Go2stateHeavywieght]

Damn you did 2x my damage I thought I had it figured out pretty good but this was a huge improvement tyvm!

[@bigtasty6162]

Hella useful knowledge 😼👍

[@nyheimlaurent2523]

Dude, you’re a lifesaver. Just a complete gym for a total rundown on how the mods can definitely change up the damage output of your game.

[@maynardmiller7663]

This was great!!!!

[@JAYZWRLD]

Your explanations for everything is very clear and precise thank you brother making me learn this game so easily. I’m working too much and gettin older don’t have time to grind anymore lmao 🤣🤝🏽

[@amell-816]

tash plays every game i play and bro always has a guide ready

[@xukatsu]

Damn. Hella helpful, I was just putting random shit on most of time. Was thinking I was slowly getting the hang of it. But this helped a lot

[@beng6418]

RIGHT! I was just putting in "recommended" because I had no clue! LOL Tashman to the rescue!

[@santiagocartier6211]

Honestly dude just explained everything so damn perfectly buddy got him a sub 🗣️

[@Carryusaway_]

Thanks for the tips bro

[@djones659]

Just earned a follow great content

[@mouetelegendair5725]

Thanks for the great explanation

[@Sumowning]

I think a thing of note here too, not all guns are created equally. Some mods will benefit very little/almost not at all from Crit mods, and other from Weakpoint mods. All the the mods are multiplying your base value, if you have a base value of 1% crit. You can have a 100% crit mod, but that weapon will still only have 2% crit. Same goes for fire rate too, you can add a fire rate mod to a slow sniper but that isn't gonna do very much even though the tooltip will absolute say you just increased your DPS by a ton. The better the base stats of your weapon, the more you should focus on that attribute, and prioritize that one and in some cases just avoid certain attributes as investing in 1% base crit isn't worth it.

[@zyderveld]

I'm shocked at how helpful this is. Also, reminds me to use the lessons learned in WF more

[@slimgenzy1102]

As a complete bum at these types of games, I wholeheartedly appreciate videos like this. It makes so much sense the way you explained it. I have some work to do when i get off work this morning lol. Thank you sir! You earned a follow for this one

[@gamebeauts]

The best advice ever! Thank you! 😘 - The last advice, you mean if i level up shock punch i will have more module capacity? I need to try that!

[@kaoss41409]

The tashman...ive been min/maxing and ive been noticing these things as well. kinda ticked me off when i realized i got rid of some mods that were actually benefitting my build, i spend a little more time analyzing my setup now so that i dont miss out again. this is an importand vid, appreciate you brother!

[@MrJunglewhite101]

One of best vids about t game really eye opening... thx for sharing

[@TheDrewSilver]

Great video, thanks 🙂

[@Maverek899]

Thanks you. Lots of good info.

[@jcbingui9904]

Facts, excellent guide dude.

[@TheDaximus2301]

Much appreciated, Tash.

[@bowley4]

Great video!

[@luhzxi]

Mtashed you're a beast bro ❤

[@adrianjacobs5444]

Just reached master rank 9 so started dabbling in module upgrades. This is perfect timing for me thanks 👍🏿

[@KiRo-CS]

just an fyi, the slow art module gives such high dps compared to rifling reinforcement, so your best lineup is slow art, rifling reinforcement, fire rate up, and elemental atk increase

[@vedant1095]

Very informative vid ❤

[@thuggish07]

Pls keep the content coming 😊

[@grandpagibz]

You can actually mark the slots for a certain brand of mod which decreases by a percentage of the the overall points used for that slot just like warframe. Therefore you can use more mods

[@coldfries8976]

I like this guy!!! Subbed

[@liperosden4606]

i like the way you explain things , sub :D

[@specsxx3167]

👌 best video you've ever made for me

[@MrSpice1971]

I just wasted 2 weeks making a ham fisted attempt at Moddule this was so important - thank you!

[@tearsoflight]

one of the best explanations I've seen so far... some are almost as confusing as the game.

[@luisrios1989]

Omg! I need this video. I didn't know elemental dmg stacks on dps. You just saved me. Thank you so much.

[@fernandos1307]

Right I was not even using those mods and I have 454k dps can’t wait to try it

[@2Stumps]

Thanks for this.

[@jamor105]

Thank you for breaking this down for me

[@Keviyo2]

Every time I watch a video of first descendant. I always realize Warframe taught me first! 😅 Great vid btw.

[@The0neMemory]

Just a thing worth mentioning - before you actively farm for catalysts and energy activator try to get enzo...makes life much easier when farming vaults