Catalysts are vital components for crafting and upgrading gear in The First Descendant. Efficient farming is essential if you want to progress swiftly through the game. Below is a detailed guide on where and how to farm the key materials needed to obtain Catalysts quickly.

1. Carbon Activators

• Location: Kingston - Fallen Theater Outpost & Hagios - Old MysteryKingston - Fallen Theater Outpost: This area is particularly effective for farming Carbon Activators. Run through the area and eliminate enemies to gather these materials quickly.Hagios - Old Mystery: Another great spot for Carbon Activators. Clear out enemies as you explore the Old Mystery to stock up on this essential item.

2. Heat Plasma Batteries

• Location: Hagios - Old Mystery & Fortress - Frozen ValleyHagios - Old Mystery: To efficiently farm Heat Plasma Batteries, run through to the Kaiper Cluster phase and continue fighting enemies until the timer runs out. This method is fast and efficient, allowing you to gather a substantial amount of batteries in one go.Fortress - Frozen Valley: Focus on the Barrier Deactivation mission here for Polyatomic Ion Particles. However, you can also gather Heat Plasma Batteries during this run. Make sure to leave after the first boss to save time.

3. Advanced Neural Circuits

• Location: White Night Gulch - Fortress Courtyard (Hard)Fortress Courtyard: For Advanced Neural Circuits, start the mission at the Fortress Courtyard in White Night Gulch on Hard difficulty. Use a sniper to quickly eliminate the boss across the area. Once the boss is down, abort the mission and repeat the process. This method is highly efficient for farming this rare material.

4. Balanced Plasma Battery

• Location: Fortress - Infiltration QuarantineInfiltration Quarantine: Start this mission on Normal difficulty and focus on defeating the first boss. After the boss is defeated, restart the mission to farm Balanced Plasma Batteries. This quick and repetitive method ensures a steady supply.

5. Fusion Plasma Battery

• Location: Sterile Land Outpost (Hard) - Classified AreaClassified Area: The Sterile Land Outpost on Hard difficulty is the best place to farm Fusion Plasma Batteries. Clear the area completely to maximize your yield. This location offers a consistent drop rate for Fusion Plasma Batteries.

Final Tips

• Efficiency: To maximize your farming efforts, focus on one material at a time and optimize your routes.
• Party Up: If possible, farm in a group to speed up the process and share the loot.

Happy farming, and may your gear be ever upgraded!