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From the multiple Void Interception Battles in The first descendantThe Executioner is one of the most unique bosses you will fight. This level 33 colossus is one of the first Void Intercept battles in both Easy and Hard modes. Eliminating this boss is essential to progress through the game and unlock top-level characters like Ultimate Bunny.
With a design similar to the Pyromaniac and tons of electrifying attacks, getting through this Void Intercept battle can be difficult if you’re not properly prepared. So, to help you survive this fight and take out this boss with relative ease, here is a complete guide on how to beat the Executioner in The first descendant.
How to beat the executioner in The First Descendant
The executioner is the third boss of Void Intercept after defeating the Dead Bride in The first descendant. Unlike other Void Intercept bosses, the Executioner is not resistant to all types of weapons and instead has a weakness to Explosion-type weapons. Most of the attacks in his arsenal include Electric-type attacks, so it is essential that you have enough Electric resistance.
Executioner’s Resistance
As mentioned above, the Executioner has tons of electric attacks, making electric resistance an absolute necessity. Specifically, you should have at least 900 electrical resistance in normal mode. This value skyrockets until you have at least 7000 Electrical Resistance if you challenge this boss on Hard Mode. Because of this, the Executioner is very weak to Toxin attacks, so having Toxin ATK modifiers is great for your weapons.
Executioner’s Weak Points
The Executioner has a unique body design that, unlike other Void Intercept bosses, makes it easier for you to target its weak spots. Removing or destroying these points can help you deal additional damage and stagger the boss momentarily. Here is a complete list of all the Executioner’s weak points:
- Sensor (destructible) – Located in your head
- Core cover (destructible) – Located in your chest
- Balancer (destructible) – Located on your knees
- Core (removable) – Located in your chest
- Shoulders (removable) – Located on your shoulders
If you are unsure of the locations of the Void Intercept boss’s weak points, you can Use your character’s Ecive scanner. to detect all weak points and get anger bar status.
Executioner attacks, explained
The Executioner features multiple attacks, some of which can be annoying to deal with, while others can attack you in one go. To make sure you don’t get KO’d unexpectedly, here’s a complete list of all of this Void Intercept boss’s attacks and how you can counter each of them:
- Electric laser: The Executioner’s most common ability is the Electric Laser, aimed at the nearest player. This attack does not deal explosive damage, but constantly deals electrical damage, inflicting an electrical shock debuff. It does not destroy structures, so you can take cover behind them or fight to dodge.
- Electric Orbs: The Executioner fires large electric orbs from the blasters in his hand. These orbs slowly track the player and explode upon approach. They also do not destroy structures, but you It is best to fight as far away as possible.
- Electrical cut: The Executioner raises his sword and delivers a forward slash, causing severe electrical damage in a cone-shaped area. Although it is an AoE attack, it deals significant damage and most Offspring caught in it will be knocked out. This attack also destroys most structures, so keep your distance.
- Electric shock: The Executioner jumps into the air, causing the screen to flash white. You will be teleported into the air and fall into a blue area where the Executioner falls, dealing massive electrical damage. It’s a one-hit KO if you don’t escape the blue zone in time. The best way to dodge it is to spam or fight as quickly as possible.
Apart from these, the Executioner also generates multiple mobs called Kingfishers regularly. You should get rid of them as soon as possible to get ammo refills and HP drops.
Executioner’s Rage Mode
The Executioner enters a rage state when his rage gauge (pink bar) fills. This bar may fill up faster if you are using weapons with electric ATK modifiers or there is mobs called hummingbirds behind the Executioner who accelerates the filling of anger.
During this state, the Executioner deals increased damage and is immune to all types of attacks. You can end this mode destroying the blue boat that appears on the Executioner’s back.
Executioner’s Loot in The First Descendant
When you successfully defeat the Executioner Colossus in The first descendantThe boss will drop various epic grade weapons and legendary modules with levels ranging between 35 and 40. In addition to that, a reconstruction device will also be available, which can unlock specific amorphous patterns.
Here is a list of all the patterns and what you can get from them:
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Amorphous material pattern: 016 |
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Amorphous material pattern: 017 |
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Amorphous material pattern: 018 |
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Amorphous material pattern: 019 |
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Tips to beat the executioner
You can’t complete this fight by simply dodging attacks and fighting. You’ll also have to be on the offensive, and that too, with the right Descendants and weapons. To ensure you have the optimal build, here are some tips to beat the Executioner in The first descendant.
Best Descendants
When thinking about which Descendants to bring to this fight, here are the best options:
- Gley: Gley’s survivability and toxin skills make her a solid choice against the Executioner. His Thirst ability restores HP, while Berserk mode increases long-range damage. Abilities like Life Siphon deal damage and heal, and Massacre stuns enemies, making it ideal for sustained DPS and crowd control.
- Freyna: Freyna excels with her toxin-based abilities. Their contagion bonds increase toxic damage based on nearby poisoned enemies, while decomposed poison creates toxic zones that spread poison. Poisonous baptism improves your weapon to deals high poison damage, making it very effective against the Executioner.
Apart from that, you must equip Electrical Antibody Modules and Electrical Resistance Maximization to mitigate the Executioner’s electrical attacks and improve survivability. You can also use Toxin Mastery Modules to improve the toxin damage of Gley and Freyna’s abilities, making them even more effective in countering the boss.
Best weapons
When equipping weapons for this battle, Use ‘Explosion’ type weaponssuch as assault rifles and launchers with a toxin ATK modifier. You can also add Toxin Enhancement and Toxin Priority Modules to your weapons to further increase the Toxin ATK modifier.