In The First Descendant, there’s a mechanic called Module Socket Type Assignment. Now, you might be wondering, “What does this do?” Simply put, it’s about cutting your Capacity Costs in half and doing a bit of work to increase your damage output. You may be having a hard time understanding them. That’s why I made this guide. Let’s get into the nitty-gritty!
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NOTE: Please be aware that this guide is made from the demo version of the game, and its recommendations may no longer be optimal upon the game’s full release.
How to Assign Mod Sockets | Crystallization Catalyst
You can achieve this once you hit level 40, and gain access to the coveted Crystallization Catalyst. Mind you, it’s one Catalyst per character once you reach that milestone.
Imagine you have a mod with a capacity of eight, and by applying this technique, it magically drops down to four. It’s like a superpower for your gear, and this lets you use points more efficiently!
NOTE: When you hit proficiency level 40 and use the Crystallization Catalyst, it resets your gear back to level one. Therefore, choose your mods wisely and make sure your weapon or gear piece is level 40 before you apply the Catalyst.
Now, take a look at my gear setup. In my fourth slot, I’ve got the arrow-down symbol, and in my fifth slot, it’s something similar to circular thingies.
Each mod has its own unique symbol. Arrows, dots, squares – they’re all there, but I’ve currently taken out the squares for my build.
Depending on which mod slot you want to halve, you simply choose the corresponding symbol on the Module Slot Selection.
Here’s the magic part: Let’s say you want the arrow-down symbol on a particular slot. Just select it, click “Apply Socket Type,” and voilà! That slot becomes arrow-down.
You can then strategically move your mods around to effectively cut the Capacity Cost. Remember, the goal here is freeing up capacity points that you can allocate elsewhere for even more upgrades.
But why go through all this trouble? Well, it’s all about maximizing your damage potential. Originally, your gear might cost you eight points, but now, it’s a mere four.
That means you have four extra points to invest in other upgrades or further bolster this particular mod. It’s all about boosting your DPS and achieving those impressive damage numbers.
The same principle applies to weapons. Another example is a mod that initially costs 11. But thanks to socket type assigning, it’s down to a lean six. That’s an extra five points I can distribute elsewhere. So, you can see why this technique is a game-changer.
And that’s how you assign Mod Sockets in The First Descendant. Were you able to pick up and apply the steps? If you have questions or concerns, feel free to leave them in the comments section below!
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