There is no shortage of items, components, and gear inThe First Descendant. As you work through the campaign, you’ll find yourself inundated with a bevy of weapon types, Reactors, and External Components. Weapons can eventually be upgraded, but can the same be said about the Reactors and External Components, particularly the Ultimate gold ones?

Surely, my hoarding will pay off once I reach the end game

There are three rarities when it comes to gear inThe First Descendant: Standard (blue), Rare (purple), and Ultimate (rare). The gold rarities provide a considerable upgrade over its counterparts, and the Reactors and External Components will drop in the wild and don’t require crafting. Another difference between the weapons and other gear is that Reactors and External Components cannot have their level increased.

As such, keeping any that aren’t beneficial to you doesn’t make a lot of sense.Dismantle any Reactors and External Components, regardless of quality, that are no longer of use. Despite the game warning you not to do this, they’ll break down into useful crafting components.

Screenshot by Destructoid

While there isn’t any way to increase the level of Reactors and External Components, you can upgrade Reactors twice in Albion. Ultimate Reactors can be upgraded twice for (15) Precise Ion Accelerators and provide about 700 increased Skill Power. While Rares can be upgraded, the drop rate for Ultimates isn’t so poor that you should spend precious resources on them. So, hold out for the Ultimate Reactors that work best for yourDescendant and their build, and don’t fret about dismantling those that have outlived their usefulness.

Screenshot by Destructoid

Ancient Idol in PEAK

PEAK Mesa biome

A character dressed as a pirate standing in front of a flying ship in disney dreamlight valley

A bunch of characters battling bugs in Fortnite

The Mesa biome in PEAK

A pink power ranger looking at a swirling purple portal access point in fortnite

A yellow and black power ranger running together in fortnite

A ghost trapped in a summoning circle in front of a flaming cross in Phasmophobia