How to Add Elements

Elements can be added to weapons through Modules in The First Descendant (TFD). Check out our guide to learn more about adding Elements to your weapon in the game!

How to Add Elements

How to Add Elements
Equip the Modules That Add Element Properties Only Works with Element Enhancement Modules Equip Weapons with Element Substat

Equip the Modules That Add Element Properties

You can add elements to your weapons by equipping Modules that have element properties. An element property is needed in order for an element ATK to work on your weapon.

For example, Chill Enhancement has Adds Chill ATK equal to X% of Firearm ATK, meaning that if you equip it to your weapon, it will gain Chill ATK.

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Only Works with Element Enhancement Modules

Keep in mind that if you want to add elements to your weapons, make sure to use Enhancement Modules to add elements. Priority Modules or any other modules that provide ATK boost percentage will not add any elements to your weapon as they only enhance the damage output of the given element.

For example, if you plan to use Toxic Gunbarrel, make sure to equip Toxic Enhancement as well, especially if your weapon doesn't have Toxic ATK as a substat. Otherwise, if you just equip a Toxic Gunbarrel without adding Toxic ATK, your attacks will not output any Toxic effect at all, since the weapon does not produce Toxic damage in the first place.

List of Enhancement Modules

Enhancement Module	Effect
Chill Enhancement	Adds Chill ATK equal to X% of Firearm ATK
Electric Enhancement	Adds Electric ATK equal to X% of Firearm ATK
Toxic Enhancement	Adds Toxic ATK equal to X% of Firearm ATK
Fire Enhancement	Adds Fire ATK equal to X% of Firearm ATK

Equip Weapons with Element Substat

Some weapons can also have elements as a substat. Given that substats are randomized with each drop, you might need to farm weapons first to get the element of your choice.

Weapon Farming Guide

How to Check Element Stats

Go to Info in Inventory Screen

You can check your weapon's element stats by selecting the Go to Info option from the Inventory screen. The element stat can be found by scrolling down in the Attack section of the stats screen.

Should You Add Elements to Your Weapon?

Focus on Existing Elements Instead

Since most weapons come with elemental attributes already, it's best to focus on upgrading those stats instead.

For example, if you have a weapon with Electric ATK, you can use a module to upgrade its damage output instead of using a slot to add elements that would be less useful in the end game.

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