NEW BEST VIESSA BUILD (30 Second Boss Melts!) // The First Descendant Viessa Guide

Summary

In this detailed gaming build video, the creator discusses their character setup and weapon choices, focusing on synergistic mods and abilities for both mobbing and boss fights. Using the **Thunder Cage** and **Afterglow**, they explain how sniper rifles work well with the FASA character, thanks to the ability to freeze enemies and increase headshot potential. Key mods like weak point damage and damage boosts are highlighted, along with a focus on devotion as a passive to reduce enemy defense. The video ends with a request for viewer input on which build (Sharon or Leic) to showcase next.

Takeaways

• 😀 The character build is centered around leveling up, with a focus on the 'devotion' passive that reduces defense by up to 30%.
• 😀 The Afterglow sniper rifle works well with the character, synergizing with the ability to freeze enemies and reduce their action speed by 90%, allowing for easy headshots.
• 😀 The mods for Afterglow include essential upgrades like base damage, rifling, action and reaction, and weak point expansion for increased damage.
• 😀 Weak point expansion is particularly powerful, boosting weak point damage by 140%, applying directly to the shot that hits the weak point, with a 10-second cooldown.
• 😀 The speaker uses a combination of concentration, concentration priority, better insight, and focus fire mods to increase overall damage output.
• 😀 The weapon builds are divided into mobbing and bossing setups, with the Thunder Cage used for mobbing and Afterglow optimized for boss fights.
• 😀 For mobbing, the speaker shared a specific Thunder Cage build, which was posted in a previous video for further reference.
• 😀 The Afterglow build is not yet perfect, but the speaker is working on improving it for higher effectiveness in both mobbing and bossing scenarios.
• 😀 The speaker emphasizes the importance of adapting mod setups depending on the type of boss, like using chill for the Pyromancer boss fight.
• 😀 The speaker is considering making a future build video on either Sharon or Leic and encourages viewers to vote in the comments for which one they'd like to see next.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the 'Devotion' passive in the build?

The 'Devotion' passive provides a defense reduction when you stack four of these, giving up to a 30% defense down. This is useful for increasing the damage of your abilities, especially when combined with other powerful equipment or builds.

How does the sniper rifle synergize with FASA in this build?

The sniper rifle is particularly effective on FASA because it allows you to freeze enemies and reduce their action speed by 90%. This makes it much easier to line up headshots, significantly increasing your damage output.

What mods are essential for optimizing the Afterglow sniper rifle?

The essential mods for the Afterglow sniper rifle are 'Base Damage Rifling' for increased damage, 'Action and Reaction' for added damage boosts, and 'Weak Point Expansion,' which increases weak point damage by 140% on the shot that triggers the weak point.

How does the 'Weak Point Expansion' mod work?

'Weak Point Expansion' boosts the damage by 140% when you hit a weak point. This bonus is applied directly to the shot that hits the weak point, not to subsequent shots, and has a 10-second cooldown.

What flexibility does the build offer for different bosses?

The build is flexible as it allows you to modify the mods depending on the type of boss you're facing. For example, against the Pyromancer boss, you could use the 'Chill' mod to deal extra damage based on elemental weaknesses.

What is the difference between the Thunder Cage build for mobbing and for bossing?

The Thunder Cage build is designed differently for mobbing and bossing. For mobbing, it's optimized for handling groups of enemies, while for bossing, it focuses on maximizing damage against individual, tougher bosses.

Why is weak point damage important in this build?

Weak point damage is crucial because hitting weak points delivers a significant damage boost, especially when combined with mods like 'Weak Point Expansion.' This is especially valuable when paired with a sniper rifle that can reliably target weak points.

What role does concentration and focus fire play in enhancing damage output?

Mods like 'Concentration' and 'Focus Fire' increase damage by improving the accuracy and effectiveness of your shots. They help ensure that you're hitting weak points consistently and maximizing your damage potential.

What additional mod did the speaker leave open in their build for customization?

The speaker left the last mod slot open for extra damage against bosses. Depending on the specific boss fight, they can adjust the mod to suit the encounter, like adding 'Chill' for Pyromancer or other elemental mods for different bosses.

What future builds is the speaker considering, and how can the audience influence this choice?

The speaker is considering creating builds for either Sharon or Leic next. They invite the audience to vote in the comments on which character they'd prefer to see, offering viewers a chance to influence upcoming content.