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Void Intercept battles are an essential part of your playthrough inThe First Descendant. If you want to progress towards the end game or unlock the next region, then you’ll have to beat colossus-level monsters through Void Intercept Battles. There are over eight different Void Intercept battles, each of them posing a different challenge that you’ll have to overcome.
Among the many Void Intercept bosses inThe First Descendant, one of the most difficult ones to defeat is called the Swamp Walker. The Swamp Walker is the level 82 colossus, and similar to the Devourer, is well-equipped with various Toxin-based attacks. So, here’s a complete breakdown of how to beat the Swamp Walker.
How to Beat Swamp Walker in The First Descendant
The Swamp Walker is theseventh Void Intercept bossthat you’ll have to beat to unlock the Fortress region inThe First Descendant. While it isn’t as aggressive as the other Void Intercept bosses because of its slow speed, it is still one of the most difficult bosses to beat because of its massive health pool.
Swamp Walker Resistances
The Swamp Walker has multiple Toxin attacks in his arsenal which not only deal a lot of damage but also leave a Toxin puddle that inflicts poison debuff if you step on it. Having aminimum of 2,600 Toxin Resistanceis essential for surviving the onslaughts of these poisonous attacks. Like every Toxin monster inThe First Descendant, the Swamp Walker is alsoweak to Electric-type damage, thus having Electric ATK modifiers, and Descendants is an absolute must.
Swamp Walker Weak Points
Apart from knowing which attacks deal more damage, you should also know which parts to target so that you can shred through Swamp Walker’s massive health pool. So, here’s all the weak points of the Swamp Walker Colossus:
Among all the weak points, it’sbest to target the Core, followed by the Sensors. The Helmet has the smallest hitbox, and more often than not, you’ll miss your shots if you try to hit it.
Swamp Walker Attacks, Explained
The attacks of the Swamp Walker are quite easy to deal with and can be, in most cases, dodged. This requires you to have good timing and positioning to ensure that none of the attacks knock you down. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of each attack and how you can counter them:
Even though it may seem all the attacks are easy to dodge, your focus should be on the battle’s timer. Dodging the attacks, toxin puddles, and red lava takes up so much time thatyou’ll run out of time before you can reduce the boss' HP to zero.
Swamp Walker Rage Mode
In comparison to other Void Intercept Bosses, the Swamp Walker’s Rage mode is quiteeasy to deal with if you’re able to act quickly.When the rage gauge of this boss fills up, it will go into a state of frenzy, while also being immune to all kinds of damage.
During this phase, you’re able to attack the green canisters that spawn on its legs.Breaking all the canisters ends the Rage Mode,so the faster you do it, the better it is for you.
You canuse your Ecive Scanner at the start of the battleto get a visual of the boss’s rage gauge, as well as weak points. This can help you prepare for the Rage Mode, as you need to get closer before the frenzy begins.
Swamp Walker Loot in The First Descendant
When you beat the Swamp Walker inThe First Descendant, it will drop multiple high-level gears, which includeEpic-grade weapons with levels ranging from 85-90. If you’re lucky, you can also find legendary modules as loot drops from this battle. Apart from that, there’s also going to be a Reconstruction Devicethat can unlock certain Amorphous Patterns.
Here’s a list of all the patterns and what you can get from them:
Rewards And Drop Chances
Tips To Beat Swamp Walker
Knowing only the boss’s mechanics isn’t enough to win this fight. You’ll need to take some additional precautions like the right weapons, modules, and Descendants to clear this battle. So, here are some tips to beat the Swamp Walker.
Best Descendants
Here are the top Descendants to use against the Swamp Walker inThe First Descendant:
When it comes to Descendant Modules, make sure to equip theToxin Antibody and Maximize Toxin Resistmodules to tank a few shots from this boss. You should alsoequip Electric Mastery modulesto boost Electric ATK and deal more damage.
Best Weapons
When equipping weapons for this battle, you shoulduse ‘Burst’ type weapons, such as Shotguns, Submachine Guns, and Hand Cannons with an Electric ATK modifier. you’re able to also addElectric Enhancement and Electric Prioritymodules to your weapons to increase the Electric ATK and overall damage.
