Encrypted Vaults Tips

In the thrilling world of The First Descendant, players are on a constant quest to uncover the rarest items. One of the key ways to achieve this is by locating and opening Encrypted Vaults. These hidden boxes are treasure troves containing valuable materials, equipment, and powerful weapons that can significantly enhance gameplay.

Finding and unlocking these Encrypted Vaults involves a few important steps that players must follow to access the sought-after rewards. The process requires careful searching and a bit of strategy, making the discovery of each vault a rewarding challenge.

How to find an Encrypted Vault in The First Descendant

Finding Encrypted Vaults in The First Descendant requires some careful observation and a bit of patience. To start, players should look out for a small green hologram that often appears while exploring different areas in the game. This hologram serves as an initial clue pointing towards the presence of an Encrypted Vault.

Here is a step-by-step guide to finding these vaults:

1. Locate the Green Hologram: As you roam the regions of The First Descendant, keep an eye out for the small, green square hologram.
2. Activate the Scanner: Press the button to scan (default key is „Tab“ on PC). This will help in identifying the direction of the vault.
3. Listen for Pinging Sounds: While scanning, pay close attention to the pinging noise that indicates the vault's proximity.
4. Follow the Pinging: Move in the direction from which the pinging sound is coming and continue scanning. The closer you get, the louder the pinging will become.
5. Search Thoroughly: The guarded NPC might be hidden in less obvious places. Look high and low, such as on cliffs, inside caverns, or dimly lit areas.

Using these steps will guide you to the Encrypted Vaults, which are safeguarded by NPCs of varying appearances based on their rarity. Each vault contains valuable rewards, making the search well worth the effort.

How to Unlock Encrypted Vaults in The First Descendant

To access the contents of an Encrypted Vault in The First Descendant, players need to interact with a specific guard and present a Code Analyzer. These analyzers come in three variations: Basic, Precision, and Ultra Precision. Once you have the appropriate Code Analyzer, follow these steps to unlock the vault through a timed minigame:

Steps to Open the Vault:

1. Initiate Interaction: Engage with the Encrypted Vault NPC using a Code Analyzer.
2. Timing is Key: Press the indicated button precisely when the needle aligns within the colored zone.
3. Repeat the Process: Continue this action until the vault unlocks, all within the allotted time frame.
4. Completion: Upon successful completion, a message will indicate that power has been restored, and your rewards will be dispensed.

The difficulty of these minigames depends on the tier of the vault. Higher-tier vaults feature faster-moving needles, smaller target zones, and require more successful hits within the timeframe.

Obtaining Code Analyzers

There are three levels of Code Analyzers: Basic, Precision, and Ultra Precision. Players need these to unlock Encrypted Vaults, and they can acquire them through specific methods:

• Extermination Missions: These missions are a good source for Code Analyzers, as they drop exclusively from enemies.
• Anticipate Ambush Point Mission: Located in the Sterile Lands region, this mission is ideal for farming Basic Code Analyzers.
• Fighting Higher-Level Enemies: Precision and Ultra Precision Code Analyzers have very low drop rates. They can be obtained through defeating high-level enemies, albeit with a bit of luck.

To check the availability of Code Analyzers, navigate to the Consumables section in the game. From there, select the item and view the Acquisition Info, which lists missions where these analyzers can potentially drop.