This is an Interactive Map with the locations of Encrypted Vaults (Encrypted Storage Boxes) in The First Descendant. Encrypted Vaults can be found by scanning certain areas and following the pulsing sounds that reverberate. Read on to learn how to find and unlock Encrypted Vaults, as well as their rewards!

Encrypted Vaults Map

We are currently in the process of locating and adding more Encrypted Vaults to the map. If you find any Encrypted Vaults not shown here, please let us know in the comments!

How to Use the Interactive Map

The Interactive Map both shows the location of key points on the map, and doubles as a collectible checker.

1. Click an icon on the right side to show all the pins of a specific type, or click the magnifying glass button to search for a specific pin by name.
2. Click a pin on the map to see its name and description, and a relevant picture or video if available.
3. From here, click Mark as Acquired to indicate that you've gotten a collectible already. This will change its icon on the map to show that it has been collected, and add 1 to that pin type's Counter.
4. To undo this, click on the same pin and click Restore to unclaimed.
5. To check how many pins you have marked so far, check the Counter in the bottom left, and click the icon that looks like a checklist to see counters for all pin types.
6. If the collected pins start to get in the way, you can hide them all by clicking the green Show Pins button on the left side.

Icon	How to Use
	Show Names This button reveals the Name of every icon currently shown.
	Show Pins This button will toggle between showing and hiding all the pins which you have already marked as acquired.
	Fullscreen This button will change the map display to fill the screen.
	Search Mode Toggle This button will display a searchbar which you can use to search for an individual pin by its name.
	Icon Mode Toggle In Search Mode, this button will toggle you back to Icon Mode, removing the search bar and displaying the icons again.
	All Pins This button is shown along with the Icons on the right when there are over 6 types of pins. Click it for a full selection of all available pin types.
	Counter Tracks the number of pins you have of a certain type. The pin type shown is set to the page and currently cannot be changed; however, all pin type counters can be viewed by clicking the checklist icon on the right side.
	View All Counters This icon is found on the right side of the Counter. When a map has more than one pin type, click this icon to see Counters for all pin types.
	Zoom In / Zoom Out This icon is found on the top left side of the map. You can press these buttons, or use your scroll wheel while hovering, to Zoom In and Out of the interactive map.

Map Legend

Map Icon
Waypoint	Temporary Safe Zone	Battlefield Missions	Regular Missions
Calling of the Descendant	Defend Albion Resource	Block Kuiper Mining	Neutralize Void Experiment
Void Fragment	Void Fusion Reactor	Encrypted Vault	Arche Echo Record
Zone Recon Operations		Journals

How to Find Encrypted Vaults

Search For a Square Hologram and Use Ecive

Each area on the map has a set locations where Encrypted Vaults can spawn. When you see a holographic square with a greenish color, the spawns are near that area.

After you encounter a holographic square, Use Ecive and listen for the ping, and look for the visual cue with waves. If the ping sounds muddled, you are heading in the wrong direction. However, if it is sharp, you are facing the general direction of the Encrypted Vault.

Encrypted Vaults can spawn in certain locations of the map, but chances of them appearing are not a 100%. This means that you may find Encrypted Vaults in new locations, and not encounter them in past spawn sites you've visited.

Season 1 Quality of Life Changes

Messages will also appear in normal chat, notifying the player when an encrypted vault is nearby. A white arrow will also appear near the descendant, indicating that an encrypted vault is close.
Season 1 Invasion: All New Characters, Dungeon, and Release Date

How to Unlock Encrypted Vaults

Use Code Analyzers (Normal) and Code Breakers (Hard)

Code Analyzers and Code Breakers are consumable items that enable you to unlock Encrypted Vaults. There are three types of Code Analyzers, namely Code, Precision Code, and Ultra-Precision Code Analyzers.

Code Analyzers and Code Breakers are usually found as enemy drops encountered throughout certain missions in the game. You'll acquire Code Analyzers from missions in Normal difficulty, while you get Code Breakers from missions in Hard difficulty.

Hard Mode Guide

Farm in Extermination Missions

To consistently farm Code Analyzers, Extermination missions are the best way since they spawn the most enemies and are quick to finish depending on your build! These are the recommended missions to do for farming Code Analyzers:

• Sterile Land - Anticipated Ambush Point
• Echo Swamp - Abandoned Refinery Unit

How to Farm Code Analyzer

Complete Minigame

Once you've selected the prompt to use a Code Analyzer to an Encrypted Vault, you will access a minigame that requires you to stop the rotating pointer to its designated area of target.

The minigame's difficulty will depend on what Code Analyzer you've used on the Encrypted Vault.

Enzo Makes the Minigame Easier and Increases Rewards

The greatest Quartermaster, Enzo, makes the minigame easier by increasing time along with the width of the bars. Using him also increases the rewards you get from opening Encrypted Vaults!

Enzo Builds and How to Unlock

Encrypted Vault Rewards

Kuiper Shards

Opening certain Encrypted Vaults will reward you with a ton of Kuiper Shards! The amount of Kuiper Shards you get depends on the difficulty and the rarity of the Encrypted Vault you opened.

This method, if done with an Enzo and a party of four, is one of the most efficient and effective ways to farm up on Kuiper Shards!

How to Farm Kuiper Shards

Recommended to do Parties of Four

To efficiently farm Kuiper Shards and other materials, it is recommended to have parties consisting of four players. For one Code Analyzer, all of the players in the party receive rewards for opening the Encrypted Vault!

If you are looking for additional players to play with, you can find some in our Recruitment Board!
Recruitment Board

Negative Ion Particles and Other Various Materials

Unlocking Encrypted Vaults will reward you with various materials in the game. One of these rewards can be a Negative Ion Particle that is used to craft the Wave of Light Polymer Syncytium, one of the components needed to construct the Wave of Light Scout Rifle.

List of All Weapons

Skill Modules

If you are lucky enough to find an Ultra Encrypted Vault, they have a chance to drop a specific Skill Module for a Descendant. For example in Echo Swamp, you can get Enzo's exclusive Reinforce Front Line module!

Modules Guide: List of Modules

The First Descendant Related Guides

Tips & Tricks

All Tips and Tricks