Kyle Builds and How to Unlock

This is a Kyle build for normal and hard mode in The First Descendant. Read on to learn Kyle's best builds, how to unlock Kyle, his basic info and skills, and Kyle's exclusive equipment and skins!

Best Kyle Build for Hard Mode

Best Kyle Modules (Hard)

Mid-Air Maneuvering	Weighing the Scales	Spear and Shield	Front Lines	Emergency Measures	Time Distribution
MP Conversion	Skill Insight	Non-Attribute Specialist	Increased Shield	Nimble Fingers

More Modules can be seen by scrolling horizontally.

The build revolves around increasing Kyle's shield and skill power and decreasing his skill cooldowns to nuke bosses and mob groups. The primary modules that make this possible are Time Distribution, Weighing the Scales, MP Conversion, Increased Shield, Non-Attribute Specialist, Front Lines, Emergency Measures, and Skill Insight.

Stacking on Skill Power and taking your chances on Skill Critical Hits instead of increasing your Skill Power Modifier is best. The reason for this is that Kyle's Superconductivity Thrusters (main nuking ability used for this build) already has a base of 11,000 Skill Power Modifier.

Although the Superconductive Bombing Skill Module would have been a nice addition to the build, it's underwhelming damage and removal of damage upon impact is the reason it's not on this build.

Modules Guide: List of Modules

Best Kyle Weapons and Weapon Modules (Hard)

Weapon	Substat Priority
Thunder Cage	・Firearm ATK ・Firearm Critical Hit Rate ・Weak Point Damage ・Recoil
Secret Garden (Optional)	・Firearm Critical Hit Damage ・Firearm Critical Hit Rate ・Weak Point Damage ・Recoil

Best Weapon Modules

Deadeye	Reload Insight	Insight Support Ammo	Insight Focus	Pinpoint Shot
Better Concentration	Expand General Magazine	Better Insight	Fire Rate UP	Rifling Reinforcement

The Thundercage is our chosen weapon for this Kyle build to add ranged mobbing potential to compensate for Kyle's kit. The modules slotted for this weapon build focus on increasing the weapon's overall damage, critical hit rate, as well as weak point damage.

Another weapon you can also use is the Secret Garden which has a chance to increase Kyle's skill power. However, in terms of applying constant DPS and clearing mobs, it's best to use the Thunder Cage.

Best Weapons Tier List

Best Kyle Equipment (Hard)

Equipment	Substat Priority
Materialized Mechanics Reactor	• Skill Cooldown Reduction • Skill Critical Hit Rate • Non-Dimension Skill Power Boost Ratio • Tech Skill Power Boost Ratio
Slayer Auxiliary Power	• Max HP • Fire Resistance
Slayer Sensor	• HP Recovery Modifier • Shield Recovery Out of Combat
Slayer Memory	• DEF • Shield Recovery In Combat
Slayer Processor	• Max Shield • Shield Recovery Modifier

Note that External Components with set bonuses have fixed main stats.

The Materialized Mechanics Reactor is great for Kyle as his Repulsion Dash and Superconductivity Thrusters are considered Non-Attribute and Tech Skills. This results in both skills gaining the skill power bonus from the reactor. For the Reactor Substats, try to get one with Skill Cooldown Reduction and Skill Critical Hit Rate to help with the build's setup.

The Slayer External Component Set is great for this Kyle build as it grants an additional 26% Skill Power. The Bravery External Component Set may seem for Kyle, however, the Bravery External Component Set is more suited in a tank build for Kyle.

Kyle Playstyle Tips

Kyle Playstyle Tips
Constantly Use Repulsion Dash Use Magnetism Spurt with Superconductivity Thrusters

Constantly Use Repulsion Dash

The Repulsion Dash is the most important skill for Kyle, as this is the best ability to use for gaining Magnetic Force (Kyle's unique resource). Magnetic Bulwark may also be a great option, but the Magnetic Force buildup is slower and drains Kyle's shield.

Use Magnetism Spurt with Superconductivity Thrusters

To gain an extra burst of damage when you use Superconductivity Thrusters, it's best to cast Magnetism Spurt first. The burst damage happens when your Superconductivity Thursters hit your target, draining all your Magnetic Force and releasing the shockwave from Magnetism Spurt.

Best Kyle Builds for Normal Mode

Best Kyle Modules (Normal)

Best Kyle Modules
Potent Collector	When defeating an enemy, instantly recovers X% of Custom Resources at a X% chance. Characters with Custom Resources - Ajax - Bunny - Gley - Kyle
Amplification Control	Skill Effect Range +X%, Max Shield +X%
Weighing the Scales	Max Shield +X%, Skill Cost -X%
Iron Defense	DEF +X%, Skill Power Modifier +X%
Frugal Mindset	Skill Cost -X%, Skill Effect Range +X%
Time Distribution	Skill Cooldown -X%, Max HP +X%
MP Conversion	Skill Cooldown -X%, Max MP -X%
Dual Claw	Modifies the Charged Sub Attack. Use a Dual Claw to attack when performing a Charged Sub Attack. As the Enhancement Level increases, Max Module Capacity increases. (Currently +X)
Skill Extension	Skill Duration +X%, applies only to certain skills for each Descendant
Increased DEF	DEF +X%
Increased HP	Max HP +X%

The selected modules focus on boosting your skill's Cost, Cooldown, Duration, and Range. These Modules also improve your survivability and will capitalize on increasing your shield to maximize your Magnetic Force.

This is a support build for Kyle that works best when defending your teammates and mission objectives to ensure completion. This is also a great build to survive harder Void Intercept Battles, allowing your team to continuously apply DPS on the bosses instead of dying.

Modules Guide: List of Modules

Best Kyle Weapon and Modules (Normal)

Weapon		Substat Priority
Greg's Reversed Fate		・Firearm ATK ・Firearm Critical Hit Damage ・Firearm Critical Hit Rate ・Weak Point Damage
Best Modules for Greg's Reversed Fate
Sweeping Squad	When defeating an enemy, Firearm ATK +X% for Xs at a X% chance (up to X Stacks).
Insight Support Ammo	Rounds per Magazine +X%, Firearm Critical Hit Rate +X%
Insight Focus	Firearm Critical Hit Rate +X%, Firearm Critical Hit Damage +X%
Weak Point Insight	Weak Point Damage +X%, Firearm Critical Hit Rate +X%
Sharpshooter	Firearm ATK +X%, Firearm Critical Hit Rate +X%
Action and Reaction	Firearm ATK +X%, Recoil +X%
Weak Point Sight	Weak Point Damage +X%
Better Concentration	Firearm Critical Hit Damage +X%
Better Insight	Firearm Critical Hit Rate +X%
Rifling Reinforcement	Firearm ATK +X%

We went with Greg's Reversed Fate as the best weapon as it greatly adds mob-control potential to this support build for Kyle. Since your goal is to protect your teammates and objectives, your main damage source will be from your weapons.

The modules chosen focus on Critical Hit Rate and Firearm ATK for an overall damage source. Weak Point Damage is also important to land greater damage from weak points and clear mobs faster.

Best Weapons Tier List

Best Kyle Reactor (Normal)

Reactor	Substat Priority
Materialized Mechanics Reactor	・Skill Cooldown Reduction ・Skill Critical Hit Rate ・Non-Attribute Skill Boost Ratio ・Dimension Skill Boost Ratio

Using a Materialized Mechanics Reactor will give you the most bonus effects since most of Kyle's abilities are Non-Attribute and Tech skills. For the substats, try to look for Non-Attribute Skill Boost Ratio and Tech Skill Boost Ratio to improve the effectiveness of your skills.

Reactors Guide: List of Reactors

Best Kyle External Components (Normal)

Set	Set Effect
Battle Aesthetics Set	2-Set Effect: ・Skill Critical Hit Rate +18% 4-Set Effect: ・Skill Power +4% ・Skill Cost -2.8%
Substat Priority
Auxiliary Power	・Max HP ・Fire Resistance
Sensor	・HP Recovery Modifier ・Shield Recovery Out of Combat
Memory	・DEF ・Shield Recovery In Combat
Processor	・Max Shield ・Shield Recovery Modifier

The Battle Aesthetic Set boosts your Skill Power, reduces your skill cost, and increases your skill crit rate. Overall this set is extremely useful for Kyle especially in Normal Mode, as this set grants the highest Skill Power boost out of all External Component sets in Normal Mode.

List of External Components

How to Unlock Kyle

Unlock Using the Research Institute

You can unlock Kyle through the Research Institute in Albion. Note that to acquire a Descendant using research, you need all the required items and gold to unlock this character.

Research Institute

Purchase Kyle Using Caliber

Alternatively, you can unlock Descendants by purchasing them in the Shop. This method only requires Caliber, an in-game currency that you can buy with real money. Purchasing Kyle in the Shop instantly unlocks the Descendant, allowing you to skip the item requirements and research time.

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Kyle Basic Info & Stats

Kyle Basic Info
Kyle The Controller	Role	Bruiser
	Element	Non-Attribute
Description
"A damage dealing tank who generates and manipulates magnetic fields. Creates a Barrier or radiates Magnetic Force to push enemies back and serves as a strong shield for his teammates."

Stats

Kyle Skills

Passive Skills

Skill	Type Effect
Experienced Technician	Kyle acquires Magnetic Force through skills. When his shield is completely depleted, he recovers shield and Magnetic Force over a certain period of time.

Active Skills

Skill	Type Effect
Repulsion Dash	Tech Dashes towards enemies, dealing damage and recovering Magnetic Force.
Magnetic Bulwark	Dimension Creates a frontal Barrier to protect against enemy attacks. Recovers Magnetic Force depending on the type of projectile blocked.
Magnetism Spurt	Dimension When damaged, Magnetic Force is reduced instead of HP or Shields. After a certain period of time, Magnetic Force detonates to deal damage around him.
Superconductivity Thrusters	Tech Allows him to fly. When landing, deals damage in an area around his landing zone, consuming all accumulated Magnetic Force. The damage dealt is proportional to the amount of Magnetic Force consumed.

Kyle Exclusive Equipment

Flying Suit with Superconductivity Thrusters

Kyle's suit was designed to let him use his Arche ability, Magnetic Force, freely. The suit allowed Kyle to protect and save his allies anywhere and anytime, with functions that allowed him to move high-speed for moments of danger. Completing the suit, however, was fraught with conflict between Kyle's demands over the performance of the suit, and the Magisters contesting this, saying his body would not be able to withstand such power and Arche depletion. At one point, there were loud scuffling noises inside the Magister's laboratory, followed by Kyle walking out, infuriated. Eventually deciding to build the suit himself, Kyle received the materials from the Magisters. Before long, the completed suit was more than just a mere demonstration; it was exactly the way he wanted.

Kyle Skins

All Kyle Head Skins

Kyle's Desert Wanderer	Symbols of the Constuction Corps	Wild Ponytail

All Kyle Body Skins

Kyle's Desert Wanderer	Dead of Night	Magnectic Force Control
Summer Vacation

All Kyle Back Skins

Baby Panda	Ammo Supply Box	White Rabbit Doll
Bear Cub	Satellite	Albion Rocket
Planetary Projector	Rocket Jet Pack	Double Z Wing
Run, Hamster	Advanced Material Backpack	Pink Salamander
Firefighting Tank

All Kyle Chest Skins

Small Flashlight	HQ Access Card	Old Teddy Bear
Bunny-Ears Strap	Dynamite	Brave Squirrel
Emote Tag	Magister Researcher	Mark of Albion
Recorder

All Kyle Ecive Skins

Continuity	Bio Scan	Heart

All Kyle Full Body Skins

Panda's Adventure

Dinosaur Pajamas

All Kyle Grappling Hook Skins

Special Supply

Advanced Material Engineering

All Kyle Make Up Skins

War Paint

Resolution

All Kyle Spawn Skins

Magical Moment	Passion	Dismantling and Fusion
Snowman	Beyond the Unknown	Thunder and Lightning
Gale	Big Water Bomb	Wrong Direction

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Enzo	Esiemo	Freyna
Gley	Hailey	Jayber
Kyle	Lepic	Luna
Sharen	Valby	Viessa
Yujin	-	-

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