Serena is here. First Descendant Season 2 launches today with 1.2.10 update
New quests, new challenges, and a whole new character in The First Descendant. Season 2 Beyond the Void introduces Serena.
The First Descendant had a strong launch, but its popularity dropped off over time. Season 1: Invasion in August 2024 brought some players back, but since then, the playerbase has been shrinking. That hasn’t stopped NEXON from pushing updates, though – now we’ve got Season 2: Beyond the Void, complete with a new character to check out.
Serena joins the fight in The First Descendant
Serena is a first-generation Descendant who was previously sealed within the Sigma Sector. She brings a unique set of abilities to the battlefield:
- Sacred Flame – She shoots flames at her target, dealing damage and applying Repentance, which works like a burn effect. If allies get hit, they actually get healed with a Blessing instead. Hitting Repentance-marked enemies with gunfire can restore ammo for your other weapons, and taking them down might spread Repentance to nearby foes.
- Ascension – using this skill makes Serena feel almost weightless, letting her stay in the air longer for extended aerial combat. While floating, her gun attacks get extra effects depending on the ammo she’s using.
- Soar – when used on the ground, this ability launches Serena into the air, dealing AoE damage on takeoff. In mid-air, it lets her dash in any direction and reloads her weapon. The longer you hold the button, the farther she goes. You can combo it with Ascension to stay airborne even longer.
- Redemption – on the ground, this ability clears all debuffs from Serena and nearby allies while giving them Prayer of Redemption for healing and damage reduction. In the air, it turns into Redemption’s Judgment, boosting her damage and making her attacks hit in a wide area.
- Divinity (passive) – while in the air, Serena receives increased attack power and accuracy, along with reduced recoil.
In addition to introducing Serena, The First Descendant Season 2 update adds a new main quest that continues the story after the destruction of the first Ironheart, leading players into the Sigma Sector. There are also various seasonal events with exclusive rewards and limited-time challenges.
