The First Descendant: Thunder Cage Build – Unlocking Full Power with Latest Updates

 

Thunder Cage 2.0: The Essential Build Guide for Dominating the Battlefield

Greetings, fellow gamers! Welcome back to another thrilling dive into The First Descendant, where today, we’re unlocking the true potential of the Thunder Cage after its much-anticipated buff. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a newcomer just gearing up, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know to make the Thunder Cage not just functional but a true powerhouse in your arsenal.

The Thunder Cage: More Than Just a Starting Weapon

The Thunder Cage might seem like a humble, almost unassuming weapon at first glance—one of the first guns you’ll wield in The First Descendant. Initially, it's easy to dismiss it as a basic weapon that doesn’t really hold its own in the heat of battle. But thanks to recent updates, this weapon is now getting the attention it truly deserves. What once was “meh” has transformed into a serious contender with the right build.

Let’s face it, when you begin your journey in The First Descendant, weapons like the Thunder Cage are your bread and butter. But as you progress and unlock more powerful gear, the question becomes: can this SMG stand the test of time and compete with more advanced weaponry? The answer, with a proper build and setup, is a resounding YES.

Now, let’s break down everything you need to know—from its base stats to the core abilities, and finally, to the optimal build that maximizes damage potential.

Thunder Cage Base Stats: What Are We Working With?

Before we dive into any specific builds, let’s first take a look at the base stats of the Thunder Cage. Understanding these numbers is crucial because they’ll determine how we approach upgrading and optimizing this weapon. Here’s what you need to know:

• Firearm Critical Hit Rate: 20%

• Critical Hit Damage Multiplier: x2

• Weak Point Multiplier: 1.2x

• Multi-Hit Damage: 0.1x

As you can see, the Thunder Cage excels in critical hit rate and weak point damage. The multi-hit damage is negligible, meaning that maximizing critical hits and weak point shots is the key to boosting this weapon’s performance. So, let’s focus on these aspects in the build.

Unique Ability: The Thunder Cage’s Electric Discharge

What truly sets the Thunder Cage apart is its unique ability. When you defeat an enemy, the Thunder Cage discharges an electric shockwave, dealing bonus damage to nearby foes. The potential here is significant, especially when upgraded to its maximum potential.

At full upgrade (after obtaining all four copies of the weapon and enhancing its unique ability), this ability activates at 100% trigger rate. That means, with every kill, your damage output increases by 400%, followed by an electric explosion within a 5m radius.

Now, while the radius isn’t massive when compared to characters who rely on massive AoE skills, this ability still offers a strategic advantage for clearing out mobs in tight spaces. The electric shockwave can clear out weaker enemies with ease, leaving you to focus your firepower on the more formidable foes.

Key Roles for the Thunder Cage Build

With the basics out of the way, let’s talk about optimizing your Thunder Cage build for maximum damage. You’ll want to focus on two key aspects: firearm attack and electric attack. As a submachine gun (SMG), the Thunder Cage’s base stats are primarily tied to firearm damage. But with the recent updates, the weapon also benefits from an added electric attack modifier, making it even more versatile.

Core and Weapon Roles:

• Weapon Options:

  • Firearm Attack

  • Weak Point Damage

  • Firearm Critical Hit Rate

  • Firearm Critical Hit Damage

These roles will maximize the Thunder Cage’s critical damage potential. You may wonder about electric attack options as well, especially considering the new electric damage feature added to the Thunder Cage. It’s definitely worth experimenting with this role to enhance the weapon’s electrical capabilities.

• Weapon Core Roles:

  • Free Slot: Fire Rate

  • Sur Green Ceruan Slot: Fire Rate

  • Yellow Rutilite Slot: Sprint Speed

  • Orange Malachite Slot: Firearm Attack

  • Red Almondine Slot: Firearm Critical Hit Damage

Refining the Build: Modules and Tuning

Now that we have a solid understanding of the roles and options, let’s talk about modules. This is where we can push the Thunder Cage to its full potential.

Essential Modules:

• Rifling Reinforcement: Boosts your firearm attack, making each shot count.

• Action and Reaction: A must-have for any high-DPS build, increasing your overall damage.

• Elemental Modules:

  • Electric Enhancement: Increases the electric damage dealt by the Thunder Cage.

  • Electric Priority: Focuses even more on the electric aspect, taking advantage of the weapon’s new attribute.

• Bullet Integration: Enhances damage and critical hit damage.

• Better Insight & Better Concentration: Increases your firearm critical hit rate and critical hit damage, taking your total critical hit multiplier to 3.896—a solid improvement.

• Fire Rate Up: The faster you shoot, the more opportunities you’ll have for critical hits.

• Weak Point Sight: To further enhance your weak point multiplier, making sure you hit the weak spots more often.

• Sharp Precision Shot: Boosts both your base damage and fire rate, helping you deal with high-level enemies.

Stats Breakdown: Final Numbers

After applying all these upgrades, here’s a look at the final stats for the Thunder Cage build:

• Firearm Critical Hit Rate: 32.54%

• Critical Hit Damage Multiplier: 6.8x

These numbers make the Thunder Cage a formidable weapon in any scenario. Whether you’re fighting elites or running through a Void Erosion Purge, this build will give you the edge you need.

Thunder Cage vs. Voltia: A Quick Performance Test

So, how does this all translate into actual gameplay? Let’s compare the Thunder Cage with another popular weapon—the Voltia—in a real-world scenario. For this demonstration, we’re going to use VP Stage 9, where enemies are particularly weak to electric damage.

When we tested the Thunder Cage, we cleared the stage in 4 minutes and 6 seconds, significantly outperforming the Voltia, which took around 4 minutes and 54 seconds. This tells us that the Thunder Cage, at least in terms of DPS and AoE, holds up against the Voltia—especially for electric-weak enemies.

However, it’s important to note that while the Thunder Cage excels in VP scenarios, it might not fare as well in regular farming situations. In certain missions, the Voltia might still have a slight edge in terms of raw performance. But for VP and high-damage scenarios, the Thunder Cage stands tall.

Modifying the Thunder Cage Build for Other Characters

While this build is optimized for Glay, you can still adapt the Thunder Cage to other characters with a few tweaks. If you’re switching things up and want to maintain effectiveness, here’s how you can modify the build:

1. Weak Point Sight and Sharp Precision Shot: These two modules are key to maintaining the Thunder Cage’s edge. If you have to choose, consider swapping them out for Expanded Mag or Weapon Charge to increase your magazine capacity and keep firing for longer.

2. Firing Fiesta: If you’re playing as a character like Glay, which benefits from unlimited ammo, you’ll want to ensure that you’re always firing on all cylinders. Replacing Sharp Precision Shot with Firing Fiesta will ensure that you get limitless ammo every 15 seconds upon reloading.

Conclusion: Thunder Cage – A Weapon of the Future

To sum up, the Thunder Cage is no longer a weapon to be ignored. With the recent buffs and the right build, this SMG is a force to be reckoned with. The ability to deal both firearm and electric damage opens up a world of possibilities, making it one of the more versatile weapons in The First Descendant.

So, whether you’re facing off against hordes of enemies or taking on VP Stage 9, the Thunder Cage build will help you maximize your damage potential. Don’t underestimate this weapon—it’s a game-changer with the right tuning.

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FAQ: The First Descendant - Thunder Cage Build

1. What is the Thunder Cage in The First Descendant?
The Thunder Cage is a submachine gun (SMG) in The First Descendant that specializes in critical hits and electric damage, making it ideal for rapid attacks and clearing out groups of enemies.

2. How do I maximize the Thunder Cage’s damage output?
Focus on critical hit rate, critical hit damage, and electric attack enhancements. Equip modules like Rifling Reinforcement, Elemental Modules, and Weak Point Sight to optimize the weapon's effectiveness.

3. What role does the electric ability play in the Thunder Cage build?
The Thunder Cage’s electric shockwave, activated after each kill, deals bonus electric damage in a 5m radius. This feature makes it particularly useful for clearing out mobs in tight spaces.

4. Which character benefits most from the Thunder Cage build?
While the build is optimized for Glay, who benefits from unlimited ammo, other characters can also use the Thunder Cage with slight modifications to the modules.

5. How does the Thunder Cage perform compared to the Voltia?
In VP Stage 9, the Thunder Cage outperforms the Voltia, dealing higher damage and clearing enemies faster, especially when electric damage is effective.

6. Can I modify the Thunder Cage build for different playstyles?
Yes, you can swap out certain modules like Sharp Precision Shot for Expanded Mag or Weapon Charge depending on your needs, such as increasing fire rate or magazine capacity.

7. What are the best modules to enhance the Thunder Cage?
The best modules include Rifling Reinforcement, Electric Enhancement, Weak Point Sight, and Fire Rate Up, all of which significantly boost damage and critical hit potential.

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