In “The First Descendant,” upgrading your mods is essential for enhancing your gameplay experience. Here, we’ll break down the cost of upgrading different types of mods: Standard, Rare, Ultimate, and Transcendent. We’ll also provide estimates on the time required to fully upgrade each mod based on average resource acquisition rates.
Standard Mod Upgrade Costs
| Level | Kuiper Shards | Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 300 | 3,000 |
| 3 | 700 | 7,000 |
| 4 | 1,500 | 15,000 |
| 5 | 3,100 | 31,000 |
| 6 | 6,300 | 63,000 |
| 7 | 12,700 | 127,000 |
| 8 | 25,500 | 255,000 |
| 9 | 51,100 | 511,000 |
| 10 | 102,300 | 1,023,000 |
Total Cost: 203,600 Kuiper Shards, 2,036,000 Gold
Rare Mod Upgrade Costs
| Level | Kuiper Shards | Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 200 | 2,000 |
| 2 | 600 | 6,000 |
| 3 | 1,400 | 14,000 |
| 4 | 3,000 | 30,000 |
| 5 | 6,200 | 62,000 |
| 6 | 12,600 | 126,000 |
| 7 | 25,400 | 254,000 |
| 8 | 51,000 | 510,000 |
| 9 | 102,200 | 1,022,000 |
| 10 | 204,600 | 2,046,000 |
Total Cost: 407,200 Kuiper Shards, 4,072,000 Gold
Ultimate Mod Upgrade Costs
| Level | Kuiper Shards | Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300 | 3,000 |
| 2 | 900 | 9,000 |
| 3 | 2,100 | 21,000 |
| 4 | 4,500 | 45,000 |
| 5 | 9,300 | 93,000 |
| 6 | 18,900 | 189,000 |
| 7 | 38,100 | 381,000 |
| 8 | 76,500 | 765,000 |
| 9 | 153,300 | 1,533,000 |
| 10 | 306,900 | 3,069,000 |
Total Cost: 610,800 Kuiper Shards, 6,108,000 Gold
Transcendent Mod Upgrade Costs
| Level | Kuiper Shards | Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 500 | 5,000 |
| 2 | 1,500 | 15,000 |
| 3 | 3,500 | 35,000 |
| 4 | 7,500 | 75,000 |
| 5 | 15,500 | 155,000 |
| 6 | 31,500 | 315,000 |
| 7 | 63,700 | 637,000 |
| 8 | 127,100 | 1,271,000 |
| 9 | 255,500 | 2,555,000 |
| 10 | 511,500 | 5,115,000 |
Total Cost: 1,018,000 Kuiper Shards, 10,188,000 Gold
Resource Acquisition and Time Estimates
Based on the beta test client, players can earn approximately 125,000 Gold and 20,000 Kuiper Shards every 30 minutes in the Kingston area.
Standard Mod Upgrade Time
- Total Gold Needed: 2,036,000 Gold
- Total Kuiper Shards Needed: 203,600 Kuiper Shards
- Time to Earn Gold: (2,036,000 / 125,000) * 30 minutes = 487.2 minutes ≈ 8.1 hours
- Time to Earn Kuiper Shards: (203,600 / 20,000) * 30 minutes = 305.4 minutes ≈ 5.1 hours
Estimated Time: 8.1 hours (Gold), 5.1 hours (Kuiper Shards)
Rare Mod Upgrade Time
- Total Gold Needed: 4,072,000 Gold
- Total Kuiper Shards Needed: 407,200 Kuiper Shards
- Time to Earn Gold: (4,072,000 / 125,000) * 30 minutes = 977.3 minutes ≈ 16.3 hours
- Time to Earn Kuiper Shards: (407,200 / 20,000) * 30 minutes = 610.8 minutes ≈ 10.2 hours
Estimated Time: 16.3 hours (Gold), 10.2 hours (Kuiper Shards)
Ultimate Mod Upgrade Time
- Total Gold Needed: 6,108,000 Gold
- Total Kuiper Shards Needed: 610,800 Kuiper Shards
- Time to Earn Gold: (6,108,000 / 125,000) * 30 minutes = 1,466 minutes ≈ 24.4 hours
- Time to Earn Kuiper Shards: (610,800 / 20,000) * 30 minutes = 915 minutes ≈ 15.3 hours
Estimated Time: 24.4 hours (Gold), 15.3 hours (Kuiper Shards)
Transcendent Mod Upgrade Time
- Total Gold Needed: 10,188,000 Gold
- Total Kuiper Shards Needed: 1,018,000 Kuiper Shards
- Time to Earn Gold: (10,188,000 / 125,000) * 30 minutes = 2,445.1 minutes ≈ 40.8 hours
- Time to Earn Kuiper Shards: (1,018,000 / 20,000) * 30 minutes = 1,527 minutes ≈ 25.5 hours
Estimated Time: 40.8 hours (Gold), 25.5 hours (Kuiper Shards)
Use our TFD Mod calculator and input your own gold / kuiper farming amounts and then press calculate to give you some estimated times!
The First Descendant Mod Upgrade Calculator
Conclusion
Upgrading mods in “The First Descendant” requires significant investment in both Gold and Kuiper Shards. Players should plan their gameplay and resource acquisition strategies to efficiently upgrade their mods and enhance their gaming experience. Always refer to the game for the most accurate details and numbers. Happy gaming!
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