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A character in The First Descendant is waveing
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How to emote in The First Descendant

Another well-hidden feature.

Words aren’t enough to express how we feel in The First Descendant. Sometimes, we have to break out the conga drums and let actions speak for themselves while random passersby stare at us. If you also feel the same way, you might be looking to emote in The First Descendant.

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Emotes are an excellent way to add character to games and players use them in various ways. Some emotes could be considered toxic while others can become community favorites due to their animations.

Here’s how to emote in The First Descendant.

How to use emotes in The First Descendant

Character in The First Descendant is using the emote Ring
The emote Ring. Screenshot by Dot Esports

To use emotes in The First Descendant, you need to press the Ring button (the “L” key by default on PC and the D-pad on the controller). This brings out the Emote Ring. From there, simply select the emote you want to use, and your character will perform it.

If you haven’t customized your emote wheel in The First Descendant yet, you’ll see three default emotes in the interface: sit down, wave and say “no.”

How to change emotes in The First Descendant

To equip new emotes to the emote wheel in The First Descendant:

  • open your Equipment screen (the “I” key by default)
  • Select the Customize category.
  • From there, choose the Emotes option (the bottom right one).

Completing the steps above takes you to a screen with your emote Ring. Now, you can equip and unequip any emote of your choosing. Ensure to have an emote ready for all types of interactions in the game, even a victory emote to use after you beat Pyromaniac in The First Descendant.

How to rebind the emote key in The First Descendant

Keybind customization in The First Descendant
The Emote menu is actually the Ring menu. Screenshot by Dot Esports

If you want to rebind the emote key in The First Descendant:

  • Press the Esc key to open the Game Menu and select Options.
  • From there, select Keyboard & Mouse (it’s the third option from the left).
  • Scroll down through the keys until you find “Ring Menu.”

Press and hold the “R” key on while the Ring Menu button is selected to change it to a different key. I recommend “T,” “Y,” or one of the number keys.

How to get new emotes in The First Descendant

The First Descendant character is playing conga drums
Nothing like a bit of conga drums to lighten the mood. Screenshot by Dot Esports

The primary method to get new emotes in The First Descendant is by completing specific quests in various areas. Another way to obtain emotes is through the game’s battle pass system. As you progress through tiers, you’ll unlock both free and premium emotes. However, to access the premium emotes, you’ll need to spend Caliber, the game’s premium currency.

You should also keep an eye on The First Descendant coupon codes as some of the free rewards attached to them can include emotes. These gift code rewards generally come with in-game resources, but the developers may also attach cosmetic items to them, especially during events.


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Aleksandar Perišić
Staff Writer at Dot Esports. Aleksandar has been gaming ever since he can remember and has been writing game reviews long before he joined Dot Esports. He loves MMORPGS, Nintendo and Indie games. He also steals gifts on Christmas but then gives them back when everyone starts to sing.
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Gökhan is a Staff Writer and Fortnite Lead at Dot Esports. Gökhan graduated as an industrial engineer in 2020 and has since been with Dot Esports. As a natural-born gamer, he honed his skills to a professional level in Dota 2. Upon giving up on the Aegis of Champions in 2019, Gökhan started his writing career, covering all things gaming, while his heart remains a lifetime defender of the Ancients.