Update log
Full The First Descendant update
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Extracted changes
- Gameplay
- Server
- Balance
- Events
- UI and audio
- Store
# 03.19.2026 (Thu) 00:40 PDT – Content Improvements > External Component drop locations have been updated.
Greetings, Descendants!
Here are the details of The First Descendant Patch 1.3.22.
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■ Patch Date
- 03.19.2026 (Thu) 00:00 PDT
■ Platforms
- Steam, Xbox, PS5
■ Patch Details
Descendant Rebalance/Improvements
(1) Sharen/Ultimate Sharen
Default Skills
- Assassinator
ㄴ Increased the max expansion range of the explosion triggered when defeating Normal Monsters with Ambush from 200% → 250%.
ㄴ Increased the max expansion range of the electric explosion triggered when attacking Elite Monsters with Ambush from 200% → 250%.
- Cutoff Beam
ㄴ Slightly reduced the startup delay of Cutoff Beam.
- Active Camouflage
ㄴ Changed the control method.
ㆍ When using the skill, activates at the current location. Holding the skill key moves the character to the designated location and enters stealth.
ㄴ Changed to be usable while Sprinting.
- Shock Nuts
ㄴ When the assassination target dies, decreased the base effect range from 14m → 12m, and increased the max expansion range from 200% → 250%.
ㄴ Changed to be usable while Sprinting.
- Flash Shortsword
ㄴ Slightly reduced the startup and recovery delays of the skill and changed the control method.
ㄴ When using the skill, the Shortsword automatically tracks the targets in front. Holding the skill key allows for both aiming and firing as before.
Transcendent Module: "Release Cutting Force"
- Infiltration Fire
ㄴ Changed the control method.
ㆍ When using the skill, activates at the current location. Holding the skill key moves the character to the designated location and enters stealth.
ㄴ Changed to be usable while Sprinting.
Transcendent Module: "Overcharged Edge"
- Overcharged Edge
ㄴ Changed the control method.
ㆍ When using the skill, activates at the current location. Holding the skill key moves the character to the designated location and enters stealth.
ㄴ Changed to be usable while Sprinting.
Transcendent Module: "Focused Edge"
- Focused Edge
ㄴ Slightly reduced the startup and recovery delays of the skill and changed the control method.
ㄴ When using the skill, the Shortsword automatically tracks the targets in front. Holding the skill key allows for both aiming and firing as before.
(2) Ultimate Lepic
- Ultimate Lepic's Transcendent Module "Explosive Stacks" will now allow the "Explosive Stacks" skill stack count to charge when Rounds are consumed via Melee Weapons.
Content Improvements
(1) Content
- Fixed the obstacles that interfered with movement in the Special Operation "Legion Laboratory."
- (Updated) Changed the External Components dropped when defeating Colossi in "Void Intercept Battle: Challenge" and “Void Intercept Battle: Void Abyss.”
ㄴ Before
ㆍ 4 of each of the 4 types of "Moving Fortress" External Components
ㄴ After
ㆍ 1 of each of the 4 types of "Polar Night" External Components
ㆍ 1 of each of the 4 types of "Slayer" External Components
ㆍ 1 of each of the 4 types of "Hunter" External Components
ㆍ 1 of each of the 4 types of "Enlightened Mage" External Components
(2) Monsters
- Reduced the visual intensity of "Severed Nerves" applied when hit by the explosion and Champion Special Effect "Chasing Orb" of the "Ecive Shredder Trapball" monster.
(3) UI & UX
- Changed the stat name displayed in the Set Effect tooltip of the External Component "Venom Essence" to match the stat name on the info screen.
- Changed the number of Descendant Customization Skin Loadout slots.
ㄴ Default Slot Count: 3 → 5
ㄴ Maximum Slot Count:
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