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Both methods have their pros and cons, but at least you have options.
Once you talk to Anais, you’ll be introduced to the Research Institute.

There are lots of different Descendants to earn.
For our purposes, you’ll want to head to the “Descendant” tab.
The rest of the research materials, however, are harder to find.
Of course, you’re able to also skip all of that by dipping into your bank account.

I chose Viessa as my first Descendant, but both Lepic and Ajax are excellent starting characters.
Under the Descendant tab, you’ll basically have four different options.
If you’d rather purchase a specific Descendant, they’re more or less divided into three categories.
Most of the other regular Descendants are usually 600 Caliber, and may require late game materials to research.

Your hub for research will be found through Anais, located in Albion HQ.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Finally, there are the Ultimate Descendants.
These Descendants can be obtained in-game, too, but will require an absurd amount of grinding.
Yes, that’s extremely expensive.

Anais handles all research requests for Descendants, weapons, and materials.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Refine your abilities with over a dozen powerful, diverse characters in this free-to-play, MMORPG looter shooter.

You’ll find various categories, including recommended projects on the first page.(Image credit: Windows Central)

Every Descendant in the game can be unlocked solely through research.(Image credit: Windows Central)

Selecting a Descendant will provide crucial information on what you’ll need.(Image credit: Windows Central)

It takes time to research new Descendants, so you’ll have to come back later to finish the project.(Image credit: Windows Central)

Even Ultimate Descendants can be unlocked through research, although it’ll take a lot of time and effort.(Image credit: Windows Central)

There’s a good chance you’ll have to battle Colossi to research new Descendants.

Every Descendant can also be purchased for real money, and they don’t come cheap.

This is Ultimate Bunny with her infamous exclusive outfit.

Each Descendant is very different to the others.


























