The First Descendant
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Learn how to equip and use Emotes and Sprays in The First Descendant. We’ve also broken down which Emotes are Battle Pass exclusives.
If you’re wondering how to Emote in the First Descendant, or equip Emotes and Sprays we have the answers.
There are currently 14 base Emotes in The First Descendant and five Sprays, all of which you can get automatically and do not need to be unlocked. Two additional Emotes were given as Open Beta Rewards, and five were included in the Pre-Season Battle Pass which you need to buy with real currency.
How to equip an Emote or Spray in The First Descendant
How to Emote in The First Descendant?
Toperform an emote on PC press and hold Lto select an emote from your Emote Wheel. Surprisingly the key bind for Emotes is not listed in the settings menu on the PC version of The First Descendant. Sprays can also be used via the same Emote Wheel.
You can equip up to 8 Emotes or Sprays at any one time. Sprays are rather underwhelming so far, and you can not place them on walls or objects, only the floor in front of you.
Guides
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All Standard Emotes
Beta Emotes
There are also two Emotes that were given as rewards for the Open Beta. These can be claimed via your Mailbox in-game, even if you didn’t participate in it.
Pre-Season Battle Pass Exclusives
There are an additional five Emotes which are tied to the Pre-Season Battle Pass owners. The current Battle Pass expires on July 05, 2025. However, the developers have already shared plans forThe First Descendant Road Mapmoving forward.
Review
In terms of Emotes there are only a few that stand out from the Standard Emotes you have access to; Firearm Cleaning, Joyful Clap and the Sit Emote. From the five Pre-Season Battle Pass Emotes, Play Congas is the most fun by far, although doing the Red Card Emoji after someone has failed miserably to contribute on a mission has its perks.
