Defeating the Hanged Man in The First Descendant can be a challenging task, especially if you’re aiming to do so without descending into madness. This guide will provide you with the strategies and setup needed to efficiently take down the boss, focusing on the character Frenyu and leveraging her abilities to maximize poison damage. Whether you’re a solo player or part of a team, these tips will help you emerge victorious.
Character Selection: Frenyu
Frenyu is an optimal choice for this battle due to the Hanged Man’s low resistance to poison damage. By enhancing Frenyu’s fourth ability, you can achieve significant damage per shot, essential for a swift victory. To maximize Frenyu’s potential, aim to boost her fourth ability’s damage to at least 50k per shot. With optimal enhancements, you can achieve around 56k regular damage and up to 69k critical damage. Skilled players can push these numbers even higher. Focus on increasing her HP to survive the boss’s volleys.
Weapon Choice: The Tamer Machine Gun
The Tamer machine gun is highly effective due to its combination of good damage, high fire rate, and decent magazine capacity. For the best results, equip perks that enhance damage against Colossi, overall attack (ATK), poison damage, and increase the ammo count. Use mods that boost damage output. Here’s a sample setup for casual players.
Battle Strategy
For the battle strategy, ideally, form a team of four players, all using Frenyu. Position yourselves behind the columns in the boss arena and unleash a continuous barrage of damage. If playing solo or with random teammates, pray for competent allies who understand the boss mechanics and can contribute to the damage output. Focus on the ring on the ceiling instead of the moving dragon (or tail). The ring is a static target, making it easier to hit consistently without taking much damage.
Start by positioning yourself behind a column. When the window for damage opens, use Frenyu’s fourth ability and target the ring. After exhausting her ability, switch to the Tamer machine gun. Once the machine gun runs out, switch to another weapon. With a good team, the boss should be down to about 25% HP by the time you’ve cycled through your weapons.
Timing and Survival
Remember, you have only a minute and a half to defeat the boss. Around 8:20, the boss will retaliate and potentially kill you. Focus on dealing damage rather than running for the cube unless absolutely necessary. If the situation becomes dire, it’s better to restart the boss fight than to waste time.
Conclusion
Defeating the Hanged Man can be straightforward with the right strategy and preparation. By selecting Frenyu and optimizing her abilities and equipment, you can maximize your damage output and take down the boss efficiently. Whether you’re playing solo or with a team, these tips will help you conquer this challenging encounter.
P.S. This guide is born out of frustration and aims to help others avoid the same pitfalls. Good luck, and may your battles be swift and victorious!