The First Descendant Trick Lets Players Grapple the Sun

The First Descendant possesses a grappling technique that, according to one player, can provide a strategic advantage for sniping in certain Colossus battles.

In its tutorial section, The First Descendant bestows players with a grappling hook that greatly improves vertical movement.

Players have the option to enhance the mechanic with multiple mods, including Multi-Maneuvering which reduces the hook’s range but grants an additional three charges. Another mod, Long-Distance Maneuvering, extends the range while decreasing the standard cooldown by 20 percent.

The Mid-Air Maneuvering module, enabling the hook to be cast while in mid-air at a 20 percent cooldown cost, may be the most advantageous choice due to its unique traversal technique.

A Reddit user uncovered a glitch in Mid-Air Maneuvering that allows them to “grapple the sun”and propel their Descendant to heights exceeding the developers’ original intentions.

So…I learned how to grapple the sun. byu/Experiment_Magnus inTheFirstDescendant

To execute this maneuver, individuals are required to press the menu button, followed by the grapple button as the inventory menu is loading.

The original poster also highlighted the fact that the glitched grappling hook has a consistent pattern of grappling the same fixed point in a specific direction. Moreover, it was noted that in enclosed areas, the grapple will latch onto the nearest structure towards the fixed point, and this functionality can be utilized throughout the entire game.

It appears that the movement strategy is not only enjoyable for utilizing the traversal mechanics, but it also proves to be beneficial during certain Colossus battles. According to the Redditor’s responses, it has proven effective in reaching distant platforms that would otherwise be unreachable.

By using this Mid-Air Maneuvering technique, players can effectively snipe at the massive enemies from a distance without risk.

The initial players in the thread have already enthusiastically praised OP for their discovery of the grapple hook. One comment in particular states, “While others are preoccupied with gaining gold, this individual is uncovering the mysteries of the universe.”