The First Descendant: Blair Build Guide

The thrill of relentless, self-sustaining aggression is undeniable, especially when wielded by a hero like Blair in The First Descendant. This DPS descendant commands flames with unmatched prowess, his abilities revolving around the potent Burn mechanic – a powerful damage-over-time (DoT) effect that decimates multiple enemies simultaneously.

Blair's AoE attacks ignite numerous targets with strategic positioning, making short work of arena encounters. However, his high-damage output necessitates a well-crafted build and strategic playstyle to avoid perilous situations.

Unlocking Blair: A Straightforward Path

Unlocking Blair is relatively easy. Unlike some descendants, you don't need Hard Mode access or prior descendant unlocks. The required missions and materials are readily available.

Beyond the Blair Code, there are no research times, gold costs, crafting requirements, or Amorphous Materials needed, eliminating the need for resource farming. The drop rate for each item is a reasonable 20 percent.

However, each item drops only from a specific mission, and only at the end. Therefore, reaching maximum level and completing the main story before farming is recommended for efficient acquisition.

Blair's Components: Acquisition Details

Blair Code

Drop Source
Crafting Costs
Research Time	16 hours

Blair Enhanced Cells

Drop Source	[Normal] White-night Gulch - Mystery's End [20% chance]
Research Time	N/A

Blair Stabilizer

Drop Source	[Normal] White-night Gulch - Bio-Lab [20% chance]
Research Time	N/A

Blair Spiral Catalyst

Drop Source	[Normal] Hagios - The Haven [20% chance]
Research Time	N/A

Mastering Blair's Abilities

Pitmaster: The Core Passive

When attacking Burned enemies, increases Skill Critical Hit Damage. Increases Skill Critical Hit Rate based on active Flame Zones (up to 25% with five or more Zones).

Pitmaster is a game-changer for Blair. This passive ability provides a significant damage boost (10% Skill Crit Hit DMG) to Burned enemies and a substantial Crit Hit Rate increase (up to 25%) based on active Flame Zones. This makes Blair exceptionally lethal against elite foes and bosses, synergizing perfectly with Burn Taste and Deadly Cuisine for devastating damage output, often surpassing meta-DPS descendants.

Blaze Up

Creates a Flame Zone inflicting continuous damage and Burn. Up to three Zones can be active simultaneously.

Blaze Up Stats
MP Cost
	19.0
Cooldown	12 seconds
Maximum Stacks	3
Duration	15 seconds
	5 seconds (Burn)
Continuous Damage	Skill Power x 30.3%
	Skill Power x 25.3% (Burn)
Damage Interval	1 second
Range	3.5 meters
Max Expandable Range	250%
Applicable Mods
Duration	Range	MP Cost	Power
N/A	Affects range	N/A	Affects stacks

Blaze Up is a cornerstone ability, crucial for combos and maximizing Pitmaster and Extinguish benefits. Its relatively short cooldown allows for near-constant Zone uptime, significantly boosting damage and MP recovery. Expansion Mods enhance its range, but careful placement is key due to the inability to cancel active Zones.

Extinguish

Recovers MP based on active Flame Zones (up to 40% with five or more Zones), granting Taste of Aggression.

Extinguish Stats
Cooldown
	28 seconds
Maximum Stacks	5
Duration	12 seconds
MP Recovery Amount	Max MP x 8.0% per Flame Zone
Skill Power Modifier Increase	6.0%
Applicable Mods
Duration	Range	MP Cost	Power
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Extinguish addresses Blair's high MP consumption. Its MP recovery scales with active Flame Zones, making it essential for sustained combat. The additional Skill Power buff further enhances damage output. Using Extinguish after Deadly Cuisine and Blaze Up is highly recommended.

Burn Taste

Fires a flame inflicting continuous damage and Burn. Serves as both an offensive and escape tool.

Burn Taste Stats
MP Cost
	35.0
Cooldown	30 seconds
Duration	4.5 seconds
	5 seconds (Burn)
Continuous Damage	Skill Power x 146.4%
	Skill Power x 25.3% (Burn)
Damage Interval	0.3 seconds
	1 second (Burn)
Range	3 meters
Max Expandable Range	250%
Applicable Mods
Duration	Range	MP Cost	Power
N/A	Affects range	N/A	Affects stacks

Burn Taste is a versatile ability, offering both offensive capabilities and an escape mechanism. Its high damage output and vertical range make it effective against multiple enemies, particularly tankier targets.

Deadly Cuisine

Launches a Giant Fireball that splits into smaller fireballs upon impact, dealing Burst DMG, inflicting Burn, and creating Flame Zones.

Deadly Cuisine Stats
MP Cost
	60.0
Cooldown	120 seconds
Duration	15 seconds (Flame Zone)
	5 seconds (Burn)
Burst DMG	Skill Power x 386.0% (Giant Fireball)
	Skill Power x 584.9% (Small Fireball)
Continuous Damage	Skill Power x 30.3% (Flame Zone)
	Skill Power x 25.3% (Burn)
Damage Interval	1 second (Burn)
Range	6 meters (Giant Fireball)
	3.5 meters (Small Fireball)
	3.5 meters (Flame Zone)
Max Expandable Range	250%
Applicable Mods
Duration	Range	MP Cost	Power
N/A	Affects range	N/A	Affects damage output

Deadly Cuisine delivers immense AoE damage, creating multiple Flame Zones and inflicting Burn. Chaining it with Blaze Up maximizes Zone creation for optimal buff stacking.

Optimal Blair Gameplay

Blair excels as a front-line descendant, using his AoE to control the battlefield and apply consistent pressure. His DoT capabilities allow him to handle larger threats and support teammates. The strategy involves grouping enemies, maximizing Flame Zone deployment for high crit rates and MP recovery. Managing cooldowns is crucial, saving Burn Taste for critical moments.

The Backdraft Build: Maximizing Weapon Synergy

Crystallization Catalyst
Sub Module	Any Grapple Mod
Transcendent Module	Backdraft
Ideal Stats	HP, Max MP

This build mitigates Blair's cooldown weakness, leveraging Backdraft to boost weapon damage upon Flame Zone absorption. This build prioritizes firearm damage over skill power, making it ideal for weapons with low base crit rates. Mods like Nimble Fingers, Multitalented, Skill Extension, Maximize Duration, and MP Conversion further enhance cooldown management and MP recovery. High maximum MP is crucial for effective MP Conversion.

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