The First Descendant Esiemo

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

Best Esiemo Build for Hard Mode

Best Esiemo Modules (Hard)

Explosive Evade	Mid-Air Maneuvering	Weighing the Scales	Iron Defense	Focus on Fire	Focus on Tech
Maximize Efficiency	MP Conversion	Skill Simplification	Increased HP	Strong Mentality	Nimble Fingers

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The build revolves around increasing Esiemo's skill power and decreasing his skill cooldowns to keep his abilities active. The reason for this build is due to Esiemo's damage setup being slow, having his build stack on skill cooldown will allow you to nuke bosses and mob groups faster at the cost of MP.

You'll need to focus on getting External Components that grant Max MP and MP regeneration to mitigate the negative module effects for this build. You'll also need to set up a weapon that can apply constant DPS to bosses while your MP is recovering.

A key module for this build is the Explosive Evade which allows you to cast a Guided Landmine while evading, this skill has no MP cost, allowing you to continuously damage enemies through evading.

Modules Guide: List of Modules

Best Esiemo Weapons and Weapon Modules (Hard)

Weapon	Substat Priority
Enduring Legacy	・Firearm ATK ・Firearm Critical Hit Rate ・Weak Point Damage ・Firearm ATK vs Colossus

Best Weapon Modules

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

The Enduring Legacy is our chosen weapon for this Esiemo build to apply constant DPS against bosses. The primary module slotted for this weapon is the Fire Conductor to take advantage of the weapon's unique ability which increases Firearm ATK against burning enemies.
Best Weapons Tier List

Best Esiemo Equipment (Hard)

Equipment	Substat Priority
Burning Mechanics Reactor	• Skill Cooldown Reduction • Skill Cost Reduction • Fire Skill Power Boost Ratio • Tech Skill Power Boost Ratio
Slayer Auxiliary Power	• Max HP • MP Recovery Out of Combat
Slayer Sensor	• Max MP • MP Recovery In 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 Burning Mechanics Reactor is great for this Esiemo build as it will focus on his Time Bomb and Guided Landmine, both of which are Fire 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 Cost Reduction to help with the build's setup.

The Slayer External Component Set is great for this Esiemo build as it grants an additional 26% Skill Power. You'll need to obtain these External Components with MP management substats in mind to mitigate the negative effects of the modules for Esiemo.

Esiemo Playstyle Tips

Esiemo Playstyle Tips
Use Dodge Whenever it's Available Stack Time Bomb and Landmine on Bosses

Use Dodge Whenever it's Available

Dodging is now a damaging ability thanks to Explosive Evade. Always dodge near enemies or bosses to make use of the extra Guided Landmine that drops whenever you dodge.

With the build focused on skill cooldown reduction, your dodge should be available every 3-5 seconds.

Stack Time Bomb and Landmine on Bosses

Always stack your Time Bombs and Guided Landmines on bosses to nuke them and land as much damage as possible before they enter their frenzied state. This strategy is viable whenever you have full MP and full stacks of Time Bomb and Guided Landmine.

Best Esiemo Builds for Normal Mode

Best Esiemo Modules (Normal)

Best Esiemo Modules
Technique Manual	Landing a skill attack, deals X% of own Max HP as additional damage to the target (Cooldown Xs against the same target).
Weighing the Scales	Max Shield +X%, Skill Cost -X%
Iron Defense	DEF +X%, Skill Power Modifier +X%
Tech Specialist	Tech Skill Power Modifier +X%
Fire Specialist	Fire Skill Power +X%
Skill Expansion	Skill Effect Range +X%, applies only to certain skills for each Descendant
Increased DEF	DEF +X%
Increased HP	Max HP +X%
Strong Mentality	Skill Cost -X%
Nimble Fingers	Skill Cooldown -X%

The selected modules focus on boosting the damage and effectiveness of Esiemo's explosives. This build allows you to survive close encounters and push through any high-difficulty content with high mob-clearing and boss DPS potential.

Modules Guide: List of Modules

Best Esiemo Weapon and Modules (Normal)

Weapon		SubstatPriority
Greg's Reversed Fate		・Fire ATK ・Attribute Status Trigger Rate ・Firearm ATK ・Recoil
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%

Greg's Reversed Fate is a great weapon for Esiemo as it synergizes with his explosives, allowing you to drop bombardments on enemy positions. This weapon build also aims to give Esiemo a focused damage source that can deal precise hits on enemy Weak Points for him to exploit.

The modules selected for Greg's Reversed Fate will focus on Weak Point Damage, Critical Hit Rate, Critical Hit Damage, and Firearm ATK to maximize overall DPS against elite enemies and bosses..

Best Weapons Tier List

Best Esiemo Reactor (Normal)

Reactor	Substat Priority
Burning Mechanics Reactor	・Skill Power ・Sub Attack Power ・Fire Skill Boost Ratio ・Tech Skill Boost Ratio

A Burning Mixture Reactor will give you the most bonus effects since Esiemo's Time Bomb and Guided Landmine are Fire and Tech. For the substats, look for Fire Skill Power Boost Ratio and Skill Power to improve the effectiveness of your skills.

Reactors Guide: List of Reactors

Best Esiemo 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 ・MP Recovery Out of Combat
Sensor	・Max MP ・MP Recovery in 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 Esiemo 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 Esiemo

Unlock Using the Research Institute

You can unlock Esiemo 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.

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Purchase Esiemo 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 Esiemo in the Shop instantly unlocks the Descendant, allowing you to skip the item requirements and research time.

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Esiemo Basic Info & Stats

Esiemo Basic Info
Esiemo The Explosives Master	Role	Burst DPS
	Element	Fire
Description
"A Burst DPS who handles explosives. Attaches bombs to enemies and detonates them at the right opportunity."

Stats

Esiemo Skills

Passive Skills

Skill	Type Effect
Adventitious Habit	Drops a bomb on the ground when the shield is completely depleted.

Active Skills

Skill	Type Effect
Time Bomb	Tech Launches a Sticky Bomb forward. The Sticky Bomb attaches to an enemy or terrain feature on contact.
Blast	Fusion Instantly detonates attached bombs. Bomb damage increases with the number of attached bombs.
Guided Landmine	Tech Places a Guided Landmine at current location. Once placed, the Guided Landmine will fly to an enemy within its detection range and attach to it.
Arche Explosion	Fusion Starts moving forward fast. On collision with an enemy while charging, inflicts Knockback. When the movement ends, deals damage to nearby enemies and removes buffs from them. After the skill ends, Esiemo enters Madness state.

Esiemo Exclusive Equipment

Flying Suit with Superconductivity Thrusters

Esiemo's suit was designed to let him use his Arche ability, Magnetic Force, freely. The suit allowed Esiemo 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 Esiemo'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 Esiemo walking out, infuriated. Eventually deciding to build the suit himself, Esiemo 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.

Esiemo Skins

All Esiemo Head Skins

Esiemo's Frenzied Leadership	Explosive Spectator	Investment for Style

All Esiemo Body Skins

Esiemo's Frenzied Leadership	Explosion Hero	Desert Blaster
Summer Vacation

All Esiemo 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 Esiemo 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 Esiemo Ecive Skins

Continuity	Bio Scan	Heart

All Esiemo Full Body Skins

Panda's Adventure

Dinosaur Pajamas

All Esiemo Grappling Hook Skins

Special Supply

Advanced Material Engineering

All Esiemo Make Up Skins

Abominationy

Golden Explosion

All Esiemo 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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