The First Descendant: How to rank up Mastery
The Mastery Ranks inThe First Descendantoperate differently from the other leveling systems in the game, requiring a much more hands-on, intentional approach to acquiring the proper upgrades when available.
This mechanic determines how many Weapon Module slots, Descendant Module slots, equipment slots, and storage slotsyour characterhas in the game, with the experience gained through completing some basic activities.
Here is everything you need to know about Mastery Levels in The First Descendant, including how to rank it up and what you should be investing points in.
How to rank up Mastery?
When you have enough experience,you will get a notification telling you that a Mastery rank-up is available.Travel to Albion and head to the East Wing to Prime Handsas indicated on the map with a hand-like symbol.
Interact with the console on the right and press Mastery Rank Up which will trigger a short cutscene, after which you’re able to check out your upgrade in your Inventory screen.
How to get Mastery Rank experience in The First Descendant?
To rank your Mastery, you need the proper amount of experience that can be gained by just playing the game. Here’s what you can do to get some experience:
There are 40 Mastery ranks for you to work through, including the endgame where you will be fighting bosses that will also count towards these ranks.
Unfortunately, each Mastery upgrade is predetermined and you won’t be spending points in specific areas like you might in other games.
There’s more to discover in The First Descendant, so check out our guides onthe game’s weaponsand how to unlock characterslike Bunny.
