With the Void Chaser update, The First Descendant added a host of Anti-Void Shield and Arche Barrier Vulguses to the Void Vessel Investigation Operation. These elite enemies require more than just firepower to take out. In this situation, Voltia, an Ultimate Beam Rifle with a passive to chain damage through shields and barriers, is the ideal weapon.
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By equipping Voltia and optimizing it with the right modules, you can easily clear most of the Void Vessel content. While its power lies in barrier-busting, you can also try versatile builds for early progression or even Void Intercept battles. So, here's all the best Voltia builds for The First Descendant.
What is Voltia in The First Descendant?
Voltia is a Ultimate Beam Rifle obtained from the Season 2 Battle Pass (Levels 1/17/33/57/73). Every five shots (base), it discharges a Chain Current that arcs to nearby targets, dealing bonus damage to Anti-Void Shields and Arche Barriers. While active, all Voltia shots penetrate and damage these defenses.
Though its beam DPS trails some weapons in open combat, Voltia excels in Void Vessel and barrier-heavy encounters. Here's a closer look at each of its stats for you to get a better idea of its capabilities:
|
Stat |
Value |
|---|---|
|
Firearm ATK |
8,499 |
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Fire Rate |
666 |
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Rounds per Mag |
42 |
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Reload Time |
2.5s |
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Crit Rate |
15% |
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Crit Damage |
1.5x |
|
Status Chance |
4% |
|
Weak-Point Damage |
1x |
Best Early Game Voltia Build
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Module |
Effect |
|---|---|
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Rifling Reinforcement |
Provides a significant DPS boost of upwards of +12% Firearm ATK. |
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Action and Reaction |
Essential for most Beam Rifles. Increases stats by +15% Firearm ATK, +5% Recoil. |
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Expand Weapon Charge |
A must-have module for Voltia. Increases Mag size by +12%. |
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Better Concentration |
Increases Critical Damage significantly, up to +19%. |
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Better Insight |
Replaceable module boosts Crit Rate by 10%. Good for most situations. |
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Superconductivity Charge |
Another essential module for Beam Rifles. Increases Beam Charge Speed by 10%. |
For an early game build for Voltia, you should go with these in the first six slots, then enhance with additional Firearm ATK or reload-speed mods as you unlock capacity. This build not only maxes your early barrier-busting power but also keeps you supplied through Void Vessel runs.
Best Late Game Voltia Build
|
Module |
Effect |
|---|---|
|
Rifling Reinforcement |
Provides a significant DPS boost of upwards of +12% Firearm ATK. |
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Action and Reaction |
Essential for most Beam Rifles. Increases stats by +15% Firearm ATK, +5% Recoil. |
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Charge Amplification |
Increases the DPS of Voltia even more by providing +17% Firearm ATK. |
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Better Concentration |
Increases Critical Damage significantly, up to +19%. |
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Chill Enhancement |
Provides +8% Chill ATK to every shot. Makes it viable against Electric-type enemies. |
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Sharp Precision Shot |
Decreases Fire Rate but provides a huge boost to DPS per shot by +6%. |
In the late game, you'll need more stacking Crit and elemental damage with Voltia while sustaining Chain Current uptime. So, you can try to combine elemental Chill mods for extra barrier damage and use Charge Amplification plus Better Concentration to get better value for a crit damage penalty.
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Best Voltia Build for Farming
|
Module |
Effect |
|---|---|
|
Rifling Reinforcement |
Provides a significant DPS boost of upwards of +12% Firearm ATK. |
|
Action and Reaction |
Essential for most Beam Rifles. Increases stats by +15% Firearm ATK, +5% Recoil. |
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Expand Weapon Charge |
A must-have module for Voltia. Increases Mag size by +12%. |
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Fire Rate UP |
Increases the Fire Rate by +6%, making it much better at farming hordes. |
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Better Insight |
Replaceable module boosts Crit Rate by 10%. Good for most situations. |
Farming in most shorter missions requires better use of AoE or Fire Rate to deal with hordes of Vulguses. So, you need to get Fire Rate UP over elemental or Chill mods to make sure you can spray continuously. Magazine and reload efficiency let you shred through waves in areas like Vespers or White-night Gulch.
Best Voltia Build for Void Intercept Battles
|
Module |
Effect |
|---|---|
|
Rifling Reinforcement |
Provides a significant DPS boost of upwards of +12% Firearm ATK. |
|
Action and Reaction |
Essential for most Beam Rifles. Increases stats by +15% Firearm ATK, +5% Recoil. |
|
Charge Amplification |
Increases the DPS of Voltia even more by providing +17% Firearm ATK. |
|
Better Concentration |
Increases Critical Damage significantly, up to +19%. |
|
Better Insight |
Replaceable module boosts Crit Rate by 10%. Good for most situations. |
|
Expand Weapon Charge |
A must-have module for Voltia. Increases Mag size by +12%. |
Void Intercept bosses have much bigger HP pools and that too sometimes with shields, so you'll have to lean into pure barrier penetration and crit in order to get value out of Voltia. Try to max your Firearm ATK and crit stats with Better Insight/Better Concentration, then add raw DPS with Charge Amplification. Large magazines help to trigger Chain Current more often, making short work of colossi defenses.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 56 /100 Critics Rec: 26%
- Released
- July 2, 2024
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Violence, Blood, Suggestive Themes, Strong Language
- Developer(s)
- Nexon Games
- Publisher(s)
- Nexon
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Third-Person Shooter
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- OpenCritic Rating
- Weak
- How Long To Beat
- 36 Hours
