In this updated guide, we’ll cover efficient methods for farming Energy Activators and Crystallization Catalysts in The First Descendant. While you can passively collect these materials during general gameplay, this guide focuses on dedicated farming techniques. Buy TFD Void Intercept Boost services to quickly obtain large amounts of materials and resources, use “harry” coupons to get 5% off!

Best Farming Methods
Buy Descendant Transcendent Modules to unlock the rarest and hardest to obtain modules.

1. Hard Infiltrations:

• These missions are the primary source for Energy Activators and Crystallization Catalysts. The key missions to focus on are:
  • Magister’s Lab
  • Sepulture
  • The Shelter

Each mission has different drop rates and difficulty levels. For instance:

• Magister’s Lab offers a 20% chance for Catalysts and a 6% chance for Activators.
• The fastest mission is Magister’s Lab, but it requires good gear to efficiently defeat the Executioner boss.

2. Mission Selection and Modifiers:

• When selecting a mission, ensure you adjust the reward type using the top right corner button to toggle between materials (Catalyst or Activator).
• Look for kill score modifiers of 240+ in Magister’s Lab, 220+ in Sepulture, and 230+ in The Shelter for the best rewards.

Specific Mission Strategies

Magister’s Lab:

• Best for speed if you have a good build, especially with Bunny.
• Aim for a kill score modifier of 240+ to avoid farming additional enemies.

Sepulture:

• Suitable for players with less gear. Focus on killing everything quickly.
• Aim for a kill score of 220+.

The Shelter:

• Better for group play with less risk of missing kill scores due to despawning enemies.

Tips

• If you find a good set of modifiers, restart the mission to retain them for continuous farming.
• Be cautious in group play (3-4 players) as it may cause despawning issues, particularly in Sepulture.

Material Farming for Crafting

Crystallization Catalyst:

• Murky Energy Residue: Farm in the Unknown Laboratory mission in Stero Lands.
• Advanced Neural Circuits: Best farmed in the Border Line of Truth mission in White Knight Gulch.

Energy Activators:

• Conductive Metallic Foils: Found in Vesper encrypted vaults.
• Heat Plasma Battery: Farm in The Haven mission on Heos.
• Polyatomic Ion Particle: Best farmed in the Command Relay mission in the Frozen Valley.

These methods and strategies should help you efficiently farm the necessary materials for Energy Activators and Crystallization Catalysts. While passive farming can yield results, the methods outlined here provide a focused approach for players looking to quickly gather these resources.