Invasion is a brand-new activity that’s set to arrive in The First Descendant with the Season 1 update. This activity can be considered an endgame activity because of how it’s being incorporated into the gameplay.
So, here’s everything you need to know about the Invasion activity and how you can access it in The First Descendant.
How to unlock Invasion Dungeons in The First Descendant
To unlock an Invasion Dungeon in The First Descendant, you’ll need to complete the “How to Hide the Truth” mission.
It’s worth noting that this mission will only be available to those who’ve managed to complete the main storyline of the game.
The Season 1 questline will start with the objective ‘Fallen Teammates’. There will be a briefing with Alpha at the HQ and then be tasked to make your way to the White-Night Gulch and start the Special Operations, ‘Block Kuiper Mining’.
You will need to beat the first six waves to complete it and then you will trigger a series of missions which will finally culminate into unlocking the new Invasion mode. Here are all the missions you will need to complete:
| Mission | How to complete |
|---|---|
| What The Destruction Left Behind | Talk to Guide in Albion |
| Technology and Power | Talk to Guide in Albion |
| Necessary Evil | Talk to Kyle in Albion, then to Luna |
| A Measure to Enhance The Descendant’s Capabilities | Talk to Commander Alpha |
| Altered Design | Talk to Anais in Albion |
| Inversion Reinforcement Device | Talk to Anais and access the Inversion Reinforcement in your Inventory |
| Isolated Descendant in The Snowfield | You will need to talk to Commander Alpha when the ‘Hailey Rescue Operation’ objective goes live. This will give you access to the ‘Move to The Quarantine Zone Immediately’ part of the mission. |
How to complete Hailey Rescue Operation in The First Descendant
This is where the new seasonal pressure plate mechanic is introduced The First Descendant. Once the mission starts you will notice two rooms, where you will need to note the color combination of the blockade.
You will need to stand on a pressure plate and once the yellow bar fills you will be able to find its color. If the color you picked matches the one on the door, then you will be able to progress, if not, you will have to keep looking for pressure plates till you find the right one.
The doors will unlock once you find the right place, however, do keep in mind that the rooms might spawn enemies with a red objective marker on their head. They can claim plates from you and even change their colors. Make sure you are taking them out as soon as they spawn.
As you go through the doors you will eventually meet Ledras who will be surrounded by a colored bubble. To beat him, you will need to stand on the pressure plate that has the same color as the bubble and then shoot at him. You will not be able to damage his protective bubble otherwise.
Once the shield is down, you will be able to deal direct damage to him and eventually take him down.
However, do keep in mind, Ledras has a yellow bar below his health. It will tick down, and once it reaches zero, he will regain a new shield of a different color.
Once you complete the mission, you will get a Crystallization Catalyst for your efforts. Now complete the next few objectives which will involve talking to a series of NPCs in Albion. Once they are done, you will have successfully unlocked Invasion Dungeons in The First Descendant.
How to play Invasion Dungeons in The First Descendant
When you launch a dungeon where the Invasion has begun, you’ll be able to select between the following choices:
- Infiltration Operation
- Invasion
The Invasion variants of these dungeons in The First Descendant is basically the same dungeon but with a different route and different sets of puzzles. The main objective of this activity is to complete it as quickly as possible.
You’ll be able to complete the Invasion activity twice daily for the dungeon that its active on, giving you access to a total of four runs per day, if you take both the dungeons into account.
All Invasion Dungeon Challenges
Each Invasion Dungeon will have a challenge based on the Vulgus Legion associated with it. They are as follows:
- Legion of Immortality: The “Phase Separation Veil” blocks the entrance. As it nullifies all attacks, you need to overload it and shut it down. Defeat the enemies and feed their “Artificial Brains” into the Quantum Computing Unit. Unlock the entrance while the “Phase Separation Veil” is down.
- Order of Truth: You must survive the explosion from Inversion Energy and ancient Arche. Remove malignant tumors from the “Arche Pillar” and identify its symbol. You must find the “Ancestor Drone” that matches the symbol. After surviving the explosion, destroy the “Wall of Malignant Tumors” with the “Inversion Energy Emitter.”
- Legion of Darkness: You must disable the encryption system sealed with Inversion Energy. Climb the “Central Control Unit” and identify the trait of the “Arche Tile” with Guide’s help. Occupy “Arche Tiles” of the same color to decode the encryption. The Legion of Darkness Vulgus will try to take back the “Arche Tiles.”
Rewards
Other than the Ironheart Particles, completing an Invasion Dungeon successfully will reward you with one of the four Hailey research materials. If you complete it faster, you’ll have a chance of getting three of the four research materials.
This activity is restricted to the new season only, and will most likely be vaulted once the season ends on December 5, 2024. It’s also worth noting that once you’ve collected all Ironheart Particles, you will not be able to access the Invasion Dungeons any more.
