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In The First Descendant, players engage primarily in expansive open zones, where numerous secrets await beyond main missions. Among these discoveries are the Encrypted Vaults and Encrypted Storage Boxes, which can be vital for quests or simply for exploration.
For those curious about these features, here’s a guide to locating and accessing Encrypted Vaults and Encrypted Storage Boxes within the game.
Understanding Encrypted Storage Boxes
Encrypted Vaults are categorized into three rarities, which depend on the type of Code Analyzer that players possess. If the game mentions an Encrypted Storage Box, it refers to the basic rarity of the vault, which can be accessed using a standard Code Analyzer.
Discovering Encrypted Vaults and Encrypted Storage Boxes
To effectively locate Encrypted Vaults and Storage Boxes, players should utilize their scanners, which can be activated with the Tab key on PC by default. When a vault is nearby, the scanner directs players with a white line, and a notification appears in the chat indicating the proximity of an Encrypted Vault, with messages varying from “An Encrypted Vault is nearby” to “An Encrypted Vault is right in front of you” when it’s within direct sight.
The vaults themselves resemble upright skeleton coffins and will turn to face players as they approach. Each zone in The First Descendant contains multiple fixed respawn locations for these vaults. If players are unable to find one, they can either move to a different zone or return to Albion to search again.
Unlocking Encrypted Vaults and Encrypted Storage Boxes
To unlock these vaults, players require either a Code Analyzer, Precision Code Analyzer, or an Ultra-Precision Code Analyzer. Unlike crafting or researching these items at Anais, they drop as rewards from missions; players might already have a few in their inventory when they start searching.
Once a player interacts with an Encrypted Vault, they initiate a minigame aimed at successfully pressing a highlighted button within a defined zone on a dial. Completing this task multiple times before the timer runs out will grant access to the vault’s contents.
The complexity of this minigame is directly related to the rarity of the vault or analyzer being used. Failing the minigame results in the loss of the corresponding Code Analyzer. To ease the unlocking process and potentially gain additional resources, players can utilize Enzo, who may assist in accessing these vaults.
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