The First Descendant is an online looter-shooter game that prioritizes challenging the players by testing their knowledge about game mechanics and proper Descendant builds, which they can showcase in the game’s Void Intercept Battles, currently the hardest content available on The First Descendant. This guide will help you navigate to beating Frost Walker, one of the trickiest Void Intercept Bosses in the game, by analyzing its strengths and weaknesses, and then formulating a great strategy to defeat it properly. Let’s begin.
Nexon released The First Descendant on July 2, 2024, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and recently launched the Season 1 Invasion Update on August 29, 2024.
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What Is Frost Walker in The First Descendant?
Before tackling the Frost Walker in The First Descendant, let’s take a look at its background lore, and why it is one of the deadlier Colossi that the humans have fought against, which we will showcase below, courtesy of the Frost Walker’s in-game description:
The first Colossus humanity attempted to intercept in the Void was Frost Walker. The reports from that day were classified as top secret, and very few publicly available records remain. In truth, their contents were quite straightforward: the Descendant Corps unit that entered the Void encountered the Frost Walker and suffered significant casualties. The fact that most of the information was classified is interpreted as an attempt to conceal the disappointment that came from braving numerous dangers in the Void Intercept Battle and obtaining almost nothing of value.
From this passage, we can see that the Frost Walker was the first bane that humanity ever encountered and tried to subjugate in the Void, though they were unsuccessful and suffered major defeats. Now, the players can avenge the previous Descendants and challenge Frost Walker once again through the Void Intercept Boss Battle system.
Frost Walker’s Strengths and Weaknesses
Frost Walker is one of the trickiest bosses to beat in The First Descendant. While its attack patterns may appear simple at first, overcoming this boss requires a deep understanding of elemental weaknesses, strategic use of character Skills and Modules, and, most importantly, teamwork. Frost Walker’s devastating ice-based attacks can freeze players in place, making them easy targets for follow-up damage. In this section, we’ll explain how to understand Frost Walker’s resistances and weak points to identify the best characters and builds for success.
Frost Walker only appears in Hard difficulty. Fire, followed by Electric and Non-Attribute, are the best elements to use against the Frost Walker, and we have curated the entire Element resistances that the Frost Walker has below:
- Fire Attribute: Very Weak
- Electric Attribute: Normal
- Non-Attribute: Normal
- Toxic Attribute: Strong
- Chill Attribute: Very Strong
As you can see, Frost Walker is incredibly resistant to Chill Attribute, since it is its main Attribute during the battle. It is wise to stock up on some Chill Resistance before fighting Frost Walker, though it is not mandatory. Likewise, bringing Fire Attribute Descendants like Lepic will be highly beneficial for fighting Frost Walker, though again, it is not mandatory for you to successfully defeat the Colossus.
Frost Walker’s primary weak points are located on its chest and shoulders. Attacking these areas will yield bonus damage, allowing you to break through its defenses faster. Always aim for these spots when Frost Walker is vulnerable to ensure maximum damage output. When Frost Walker enters Frenzied Mode, its weak points shift to the six tubes located on its legs. Destroying these tubes will stagger Frost Walker, rendering it immobile and vulnerable to heavy attacks for a short period. This is your key opportunity to deal large amounts of damage, so coordinate your efforts to break these tubes quickly.
Frost Walker Boss Interface.
Best Descendants Against Frost Walker
Once you get to understand a little bit about Frost Walker’s background lore and her strengths and weaknesses, it’s time to analyze what Descendants are the best to use when you decide to fight it in The First Descendant. Generally, we will differentiate them into two groups, Offense/DPS and Support Descendants.
Offense/DPS
Lepic is the go-to Fire Attribute character, and his fire-based abilities make him especially effective against Frost Walker’s weaknesses. Skill 3: Traction Grenade is ideal for controlling the minions that Frost Walker summons throughout the battle, keeping them from overwhelming your team. Once Frost Walker is staggered, you’ll want to use Skill 4: Overkill to unleash devastating damage while the boss is vulnerable. As Lepic specializes in Blaze damage, this combination of crowd control and burst damage makes him an essential pick for this fight.
Gley is another powerful option, but she embodies a high-risk, high-reward playstyle. Gley specializes in dealing massive damage to bosses, making her a strong contender against Frost Walker. Utilize Skill 3: Increased Sensory to boost Gley’s effectiveness against Frost Walker, and follow up with Skill 4: Massacre to capitalize on staggered windows for maximum damage. Always keep an eye on your health, as Gley’s power comes with a fragility that can cost you if you aren’t careful.
Despite her Chill element, Hailey is an incredibly versatile Descendant introduced in Season 1, capable of handling any boss, including Frost Walker. While her elemental alignment might seem counterintuitive, her other abilities more than compensate for it. Start by using Skill 3: Cold Fury to boost Firearm Damage, Critical Hit Rates, and Firearm Penetration. Then, use Skill 2: Storm Snare to trap enemies or slow them down, and finish with Skill 4: Zenith to deal massive burst damage. Hailey’s versatility and adaptability make her a strong choice for players who want to engage in both offense and support roles.
Lepic is the ultimate counter against Frost Walker.
Support
Thanks to his consistent healing abilities, Yujin plays a critical role in any boss fight. His continuous healing keeps the team alive, especially during long encounters like the Frost Walker fight. Having Yujin on your team ensures that your group doesn’t have to rely too heavily on health drops or risk dying from Frost Walker’s devastating ice attacks. His ability to heal over time makes him indispensable in ensuring that players can stay focused on the fight without worrying about their HP.
With the right Module setup, Bunny can deal considerable damage to Frost Walker while also supporting the team by eliminating minions. Bunny’s agility allows her to quickly gather the fire orbs that spawn when Frost Walker’s weak points are destroyed. These orbs play a crucial role in the later stages of the fight, and Bunny’s speed makes her ideal for collecting them efficiently. Additionally, Bunny can deal steady damage using her Skill 3: Lightning Emission and Skill 4: Maximum Power, making her a versatile Support pick.
Ultimate Bunny is the perfect add clear against Frost Walker.
Best Build for Frost Walker
When battling a boss like the Frost Walker, survivability is paramount. Your primary focus should be ensuring that you can withstand Frost Walker’s attack barrages while maintaining the ability to fire or use your skills consistently against it. The key to this balance lies in proper Module upgrades and proper weapons adequate to fight a Colossi like the Frost Walker.
Descendant Modules
Modules in The First Descendant have two categories, one for the Descendants and the other for the weapons, depending on their Round Type. To prepare against Frost Walker, here are some pointers that you should always keep in mind regarding Descendant Modules:
- Always have both Increased HP and Increased DEF Modules. These are the quintessential Modules that should never leave your Descendant builds, no matter who you are using, both against the Frost Walker or other Colossus. This is because their percentage increase to your stats is so massive and convenient that it outweighs practically most of the other Modules you currently have.
- Try to stock up on some Chill Attribute Resistance. Chill Resistance plays a critical role in this fight, as Frost Walker’s attacks freeze you on the spot, giving it plenty of time to annihilate you. While the game states that you need 8,200 Chill Resistance for Hard difficulty, there is no urgent need to meet this requirement as long as you have enough HP and DEF stats.
- More specifically, you need to have at least 20,000 DEF and 8,000 HP to comfortably fight the Frost Walker since you will need to maximize the time you have to engage it in a battle, not just run around trying to look for health bars and recover your Shield.
Two most important Modules for all purposes.
Best Weapon Against Frost Walker
Enduring Legacy or Greg’s Reversed Fate are optimal weapon choices for taking on Frost Walker. To maximize their effectiveness, focus on equipping them with the following Modules:
- Fire Enhancement: This Module is crucial for converting your attacks into Fire damage, which is highly effective against Frost Walker’s defenses.
- Fire Rate UP: Increasing your weapon’s firing rate allows you to deliver more attacks more quickly, thus maximizing your damage output.
- Rifling Reinforcement: Boosting your overall attack power is essential for ensuring each shot packs a punch, further reducing the time needed to bring down the boss.
If you still don’t have Enduring Legacy or Greg’s Reversed Fate, then bringing Thunder Cage or Python as backup options is very much feasible against Frost Walker, since they are also reliable at dishing out damage consistently.
Frost Walker Strategy
Lastly, for this Frost Walker guide, we will explain what to do when you fight it in the Void Intercept Boss Battle. Generally, fighting this boss at the start is relatively easy, as you only need to whittle down its Shield. However, once the Frost Walker’s fire orbs start spawning, your team needs to have one Support player for the task of gathering the fire orbs. These orbs are critical for the later stages of the fight, so no other player must pick them up.
Focus your initial attacks on Frost Walker’s back weak point, as this will yield the highest damage during the early phase. Use this time to bring down the boss’s health as much as possible before it enters Frenzied Mode. Also, keep in mind to stay mobile at all times to avoid Frost Walker’s unpredictable ice lasers and rockets, which can deal heavy damage if they catch you off guard.
Frost Walker’s Back Weak Point.
Frost Walker’s Frenzied Mode
Once Frost Walker enters Frenzied Mode, its movement becomes faster, and its attacks become more aggressive. Focus your efforts on destroying the six tubes located on its legs. Each tube that is destroyed will drop a fire orb, which your designated Support player should immediately collect. Doing this might be tricky in a Public Intercept setting, however, so it’s best to communicate that you are going to take on the role beforehand by letting other players know through the chat or voice functions.
When the battle timer hits 7:30, your Support player should have collected six fire orbs. If all six orbs haven’t been gathered by this point, Frost Walker will unleash a devastating Frostbite that can wipe out your entire team. When your team’s dedicated Support player manages to collect six orbs, a protective aura will form around that player, and the entire team must gather within this aura to survive the Frostbite from Frost Walker. If anyone is outside the aura, the Support player must quickly move to them to save their life.
To summarize the strategy for defeating Frost Walker, this Void Boss requires a well-coordinated team effort that leverages Fire Attribute attacks, high Chill Resistance, and constant movement to avoid its deadly ice-based attacks. By assigning roles within the team—especially the critical task of collecting fire orbs—you can successfully stagger the boss and avoid devastating party wipes. It is always important in boss fights that you maximize the Staggered window to deal as much damage to Frost Walker as you possibly can, and once you get the hang of how its wipe mechanic works, then beating this boss in The First Descendant should not be as challenging as before.
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- Frost Walker’s Knee Weak Points.
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- Fire Orbs.
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- Frostbite, a devastating attack that can end your run instantly.
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- Killing Off Frost Walker.
And that’s everything you need to know to successfully defeat Frost Walker in The First Descendant.
