In The First Descendant, reactors and external mods are essential to building a powerful and resilient character. Each type of reactor offers different main stats and sub-stats, which can significantly enhance your character's survivability, damage output, and utility. This guide will break down the key stats for each reactor type and the benefits of various external mods, helping you optimize your build for any challenge.

Reactors Overview

Reactors provide the core boosts to your character’s health, shield, and defense, as well as additional utility through sub-stats. Selecting the right reactor can dramatically influence your gameplay experience.

1. Auxiliary Reactor

• Main Stats:

  • Max HP: 646/896
  • Max Shield: 206
  • DEF: 4683

• Sub Stats:

  • Max HP: 526 - 891
  • Fire Resistance: 1842 - 3747
  • MP Recovery Out of Combat: 2.047 - 2.441
  • Module Drop Rate Increase: 0.133x - 0.19x
  • Kuiper Shard Drop Rate Increase: 0.122x - 0.168x
  • DBNO Duration: 0.225x - 0.318x

Auxiliary Reactors are perfect for tanky builds that need to absorb more damage. The high Max HP and DEF stats combined with useful sub-stats like MP recovery and drop rate increases make it ideal for players focused on sustained combat and resource farming.

2. Sensor Reactor

• Main Stats:

  • Max HP: 484/646
  • Max Shield: 206
  • DEF: 2385

• Sub Stats:

  • Max MP: 112 - 159
  • Chill Resistance: 1617 - 3807
  • HP Recovery Modifier: 0.65x - 0.084x
  • MP Recovery In Combat: 0.212 - 0.283
  • Character EXP Gain Modifier: 0.136x - 0.19x
  • Consumable Drop Rate Modifier: 0.129x - 0.188x
  • Shield Recovery Out of Combat: 11.861 - 16.28

The Sensor Reactor offers a balanced approach, enhancing both survivability and utility. It's particularly beneficial for players who want to increase their MP and EXP gains, making it a great choice for characters that rely on frequent skill usage and fast leveling.

3. Memory Reactor

• Main Stats:

  • Max HP: 484
  • Max Shield: 275
  • DEF: 4683

• Sub Stats:

  • DEF: 2521 - 4228
  • Electric Resistance: 1632 - 3860
  • MP Recovery Modifier: 0.118 - 0.154
  • Shield Recovery In Combat: 3.79 - 5.012
  • Gold Drop Rate Increase Modifier: 0.148x - 0.191x
  • Firearm Proficiency Gain Modifier: 0.145x - 0.181x
  • Ecive Search Radius Increase Modifier: 58.6% - 73.5%

Memory Reactors are heavily defense-focused, offering strong shielding and resistance options. The additional bonuses to gold drop rates and proficiency gains make it an excellent choice for those looking to maximize their efficiency in both combat and looting.

4. Processor Reactor

• Main Stats:

  • Max HP: 646
  • Max Shield: 275
  • DEF: 4683

• Sub Stats:

  • Max Shield: 134 - 283
  • Toxin Resistance: 1839 - 3850
  • Shield Recovery Modifier: 0.063 - 0.085
  • Equipment Drop Rate Modifier: 0.143x - 0.191x
  • Item Acquisition Distance Increase Modifier: 0.173x - 0.25x
  • Ecive Display Time: 76% - 96.1%

The Processor Reactor excels in boosting both shield and defense, making it perfect for characters that need to withstand heavy damage. With additional modifiers that enhance drop rates and item acquisition, this reactor is ideal for players who want to balance defense with efficient resource gathering.

External Mods and Their Impact

External mods allow for further customization of your character, providing additional stat boosts and skill enhancements. Here’s a breakdown of some key sub-stat options for reactors:

• Skill Cost Reduction: -0.041x → -0.027x
• Skill Cooldown Reduction: -0.074x → -0.053x
• Skill Duration Increase: 0.076x → 0.106x
• Skill Effect Range: 0.174x → 0.258x
• Skill Critical Hit Rate: 22.80% → 33.00%
• Skill Critical Hit Damage: 22.80% → 33.00%
• Non-Attribute Skill Power Boost: 0.054x → 0.085x
• Elemental Skill Power Boost: 0.054x → 0.085x
• HP Heal Modifier: 0.057 → 0.085
• Sub Attack Power: 12.50% → 19.10%
• Additional Skill ATK vs. Specific Factions: 1778.309 → 2633.561

These mods are crucial for optimizing your character's abilities. For example, reducing skill cooldowns or increasing critical hit rates can significantly boost your DPS, while mods that enhance skill power or healing can increase your survivability and overall effectiveness in combat.

Conclusion

Selecting the right reactors and external mods in The First Descendant is key to building a character that suits your playstyle. Whether you’re focusing on maximizing damage, increasing survivability, or enhancing resource gathering, the right combination of stats can give you the edge you need in battle. Experiment with different setups to find the optimal configuration for your character, and dominate the battlefield with a finely-tuned build.

Happy hunting, Descendants!

With thanks to: @Viaki