Boost Your FPS in The First Descendant: Optimize Your Settings and Fix Low Frame Rates

Are you experiencing low FPS, lag, and frame drops in The First Descendant, even with the latest hardware? Worry no more, as we'll guide you through the best settings and methods to optimize your performance and enjoy a smoother gaming experience.

Best Graphics Settings for The First Descendant

For the best performance, use the following settings in The First Descendant:

• Graphics: Custom
• Ray Tracing: Off
• Additional Options: DLSS or FSR (disable if you encounter video memory errors)
• VSync: Off
• Nvidia Reflex Low Latency: On (for Nvidia GPUs only)
• Maximum Frame Rate: Unlimited
• Visibility: Medium (Cost: Medium)
• Anti-Aliasing: High (Cost: Low)
• Post-Processing: Medium (Cost: Low)
• Shadows: Low (Cost: High)
• Global Illumination: Medium (Cost: High)
• Reflections: Low (Cost: High)
• Textures: High (Cost: depends on GPU VRAM)
• Shader Quality: Medium (Cost: Medium)
• Object Quality: High (Cost: Medium)
• Physics: High (Cost: Low)
• Display Mode: Fullscreen (best for performance)
• Field of View: 80-95 (higher will reduce FPS)
• Sharpness: Personal preference (no performance cost)

Methods to Fix Low FPS and Frame Drops

Once you've optimized your graphics settings, try these methods to further boost your FPS:

Update Your GPU Drivers

Outdated GPU drivers can cause performance issues. Visit your GPU manufacturer's website to download the latest drivers or use the dedicated application (e.g., Nvidia GeForce Experience or AMD Radeon Software).

Close Background Applications

Resource-intensive apps can cause FPS drops. Close unnecessary applications using the Task Manager to free up resources and improve performance.

Enable Windows Game Mode

Windows Game Mode optimizes resource utilization and improves input latency. To enable it:

1. Enter Windows Settings.
2. Select the Gaming tab.
3. Enable Game Mode in the Game Mode section.

By implementing these methods and settings, you should experience improved FPS and reduced frame drops in The First Descendant. If you're still experiencing issues like stuttering or crashing, check out our error-fix guide for troubleshooting tips.

For more information on The First Descendant, visit our character guide and tier list to learn about each descendant's abilities and ranking.