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The First Descendant

Status and HUD Explained

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The First Descendant - Status and HUD
This article explores the meaning and usage of the stats displayed on the HUD (Heads-Up Display) of The First Descendant. If you're interested in learning how to navigate and maximize the utility of the HUD in the game, keep reading!

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Status and HUD Explained

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HUD Explanation
The First Descendant - Mission Objectives
Mission Objectives		 ・Here, you can check the progress of accepted quests.
・Main Quests (Purple Icon)
[Main Quest Walkthrough] ・Sub Quests (Blue Icon)
・Descendant-specific Quests
The First Descendant - Ammunition Ammunition ・Ammo count of equipped guns.
・The left number indicates the magazine count, while the right number shows the total ammunition count.
The First Descendant - Shield Durability Shields ・Shield durability
・Shields automatically recover over time.
The First Descendant - HP Bar HP Bar ・The Descendant's HP
・Can be restored with HP Orbs
The First Descendant - MP BarMP Bar ・The Descendant's MP
・MP is used to active skills
・Can be restored with HP Orbs
The First Descendant -Weapon WheelWeapon Wheel ・Currently equipped weapons
・Press the △ button to switch or by using Middle Mouse scroll wheel.
・Press and hold to switch to a third weapon
The First Descendant - Active SkillsActive Skills ・The Descendant's active skills.
・The effects of these skills vary depending on the descendant.
・Additional skills, beyond those initially unlocked, become available as the descendant levels up.
The First Descendant - Passive SkillPassive Skill ・Certain skills automatically activate under specific conditions.
・The effects of these skills vary depending on the descendant.
The First Descendant - Grappling HookGrappling Hook ・Essential for scaling high walls
・Usable with the R1 button or clicking the Middle Mouse Button.
The First Descendant - Support AttackSupport Attack ・Sub Attack (Melee)
・Can destroy crates
・ Activated by using L1 + R1 simultaneously, or by pressing F on the Keyboard

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EXP Farming Guide: How to Level Up Fast Bunny Cave Farming
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How Long to Beat How to Increase Mastery Rank
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How to Climb High Places Status and HUD Explained
How to Change Weapons How to Destroy Void Fragments
What Does DBNO Mean? Recommended Caliber Uses
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Module Socket Guide How to Increase Mastery Rank
List of All Trophies Best Module Enhancements
How to Find Encrypted Vaults Ultimate Descendants Explained
What is the Max Level? What to Research at the Research Institute?
How to Increase Inventory Space Weapon Proficiency Explained
How to Increase Module Capacity How to Obtain Higher Rarity Weapons
How to Infiltrate Outposts How to Reset Descendant Level
What is the Defense Cap? How to Combine Modules
How to Add Elements How to Upgrade Weapons
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