Greg's Reversed Fate is an Ultimate Tactical Rifle that has undergone a dramatic transformation in the meta of The First Descendant. Originally considered a niche collector's item, recent balance adjustments have turned it into an artillery powerhouse capable of raining down orbital strikes on enemies. For players looking to maximize their damage per second (DPS) in high-level Void Intercept Battles or efficiently clear massive waves of Vulgus, mastering this weapon is essential.

The weapon's identity revolves around its unique ability, Shaping Destiny. This perk grants a 20% chance to trigger an orbital bombardment upon hitting an enemy. Because the bombardment damage inherits 100% of the weapon’s firearm damage, the goal of any high-tier build is to inflate the base stats—specifically critical hit rate, critical damage, and weak point multiplier—to ensure every falling strike hits like a truck.

Quick Summary for the Optimized Build

For those seeking the immediate setup, here are the priorities:

  • Core Modules: Rifling Reinforcement, Action and Reaction, Better Insight, Better Concentration, and Fire Rate Up.
  • Weapon Readjustments: Firearm ATK, Fire ATK, Weak Point Damage, and Firearm Critical Hit Damage.
  • Ammo Type: Special Rounds (Green).
  • Playstyle: Aim for weak points to trigger bombardments that benefit from high multipliers.

Understanding the Mechanics of Shaping Destiny

To understand why Greg's Reversed Fate is so potent, one must look at the math behind Shaping Destiny. The 20% proc rate might seem low on paper, but because this is a Tactical Rifle firing in bursts, you are effectively rolling the dice multiple times per second.

The Orbital Bombardment Logic

When the bombardment triggers, a beam of energy strikes the target's location, dealing 100% of your firearm damage in a 5-meter radius. This makes the weapon exceptionally strong against tightly packed groups of enemies. Furthermore, hit enemies are afflicted with the "Burn" status effect. Burn deals additional damage over 3 seconds, ticking every second at 20% of your firearm damage.

One of the most critical discoveries by the community is that the bombardment damage can also critically hit. This means that if your build has a 40% critical hit chance, your orbital strikes will also crit 40% of the time, leading to massive spikes in DPS that can bypass the traditional limits of a tactical rifle.

The Role of Shields

There is a specific mechanic within Shaping Destiny that increases the consistency of the bombardment when hitting targets with full shields. This makes Greg's Reversed Fate the premier "opener" weapon for boss fights, as it can shred through a Colossus’s initial defensive layer faster than almost any other firearm in the game.

Essential Modules for Maximum Damage

To reach the ceiling of Greg's Reversed Fate's potential, you need to invest heavily in several module categories. In The First Descendant, the interaction between multiplicative and additive bonuses determines your final output.

1. The Foundation: Firearm ATK

Every build must start with the basics. Rifling Reinforcement and Action and Reaction are non-negotiable.

  • Rifling Reinforcement: Provides a flat percentage increase to Firearm ATK.
  • Action and Reaction: Offers a massive ATK boost at the cost of increased recoil. Since Greg's Reversed Fate is a burst-fire weapon, the recoil is manageable, making the trade-off incredibly efficient.

2. The Critical Hit Engine

The base critical stats of Greg's Reversed Fate are respectable, allowing us to push them into elite territory with the right modules.

  • Better Insight: This is your primary source of Critical Hit Rate. At max level, it significantly increases the frequency of your yellow damage numbers.
  • Better Concentration: This increases Critical Hit Damage. When paired with high Critical Rate, this module ensures that your orbital bombardments deal millions of damage in a single proc.
  • Concentration Priority: For those looking for an even higher ceiling, this module offers additional crit damage while slightly reducing reload speed. In boss fights, the damage boost far outweighs the minor delay in reloading.

3. Weak Point Specialization

Tactical rifles are designed for precision. If you aren't hitting weak points, you are losing out on nearly 40% of your potential damage.

  • Weak Point Sight: This module is essential for maximizing damage against Colossi. Since the orbital bombardment scales off the hit that procced it, a weak point hit that triggers a bombardment creates a devastating chain reaction of damage.
  • Have Aiming: This provides a boost to Weak Point damage while reducing accuracy. Given the weapon's effective range and burst nature, the accuracy penalty is hardly noticeable in most combat scenarios.

4. Maximizing the Proc Rate with Fire Rate

The 20% proc chance for Shaping Destiny is static, but we can manipulate how many "rolls" we get per second by increasing the fire rate.

  • Fire Rate Up: This is perhaps the most important utility module. By increasing the speed at which the rifle fires its bursts, you effectively increase the frequency of orbital bombardments.
  • Expand Weapon Charge: Greg's Reversed Fate consumes Special Rounds (Green), which are rarer than standard white rounds. Increasing your magazine size allows you to fire more bursts before needing to find ammo drops, maintaining your pressure on the battlefield.

Weapon Readjustment: Rolling the Perfect Stats

Once you have your modules in place, you must head to the Workbench in Albion to "readjust" the weapon's innate stats. This process uses Fine Adjustment Control Axis and is where the true "god rolls" are found. For Greg's Reversed Fate, the priority list is very specific:

  1. Firearm ATK: This is a global multiplier for everything the weapon does. Always aim for a Gold-tier roll here.
  2. Firearm Critical Hit Damage: Because we are building for crits, increasing the multiplier is the fastest way to increase DPS.
  3. Weak Point Damage: Essential for bossing. A high weak point roll can make the difference between a 5-minute and a 2-minute clear.
  4. Fire ATK: Since the weapon naturally applies Burn, adding Fire ATK further increases the damage of the status effect and benefits from specific character passives (like Lepic or Blair).

If you are struggling with resources, prioritize Firearm ATK and Crit Damage first. These two stats provide the most "general" benefit across all types of content.

Top Descendant Synergies

While Greg's Reversed Fate is a monster on its own, it shines brightest when paired with Descendants who can shore up its weaknesses or amplify its strengths.

Enzo: The Ammo and Crit King

Enzo is arguably the best partner for this weapon. His Supply Firearm Enhancer transcendent module provides a massive boost to Firearm Critical Hit Rate and Weak Point Damage for any teammate who interacts with his supply drop. Since Greg's Reversed Fate relies on Special Rounds, Enzo’s ability to generate ammo consistently ensures you never run dry mid-fight.

Hailey: Precision Destruction

Hailey's kit is built around maximizing the efficiency of high-damage firearms. Her passive abilities increase Weak Point damage based on distance, which synergizes perfectly with a tactical rifle's optimal engagement range. When Hailey uses her skills to freeze enemies, Greg's bombardments can shatter them for even higher burst damage.

Gley: The Infinite Barrage

Gley’s Frenzied state allows her to fire weapons without consuming ammo. This is particularly potent with Greg's Reversed Fate because you can stack pure damage and fire rate modules without worrying about the Special Rounds economy. A Gley build focused on fire rate can turn this rifle into a literal orbital laser, triggering multiple bombardments every second.

Advanced Combat Tactics and the "Auto-Fire" Secret

Many players struggle with the rhythmic clicking required for tactical rifles. However, there is a "hidden" setting that many veterans use to maximize Greg's Reversed Fate.

The Auto-Fire Toggle

Navigate to your game Options > Gameplay > Control Method and look for Change Fire Mode. By setting this to "On," you can hold down the trigger to fire Greg's Reversed Fate continuously. This removes the human error of mistiming bursts and ensures you are always firing at the maximum possible fire rate allowed by your modules. This single change can increase your practical DPS by 15-20%.

Bossing vs. Mobbing

  • Mobbing: When clearing rooms, aim for the center of the crowd. The 5-meter radius of the bombardment is larger than it looks. A single proc on a front-line Vulgus can often wipe out the snipers and support units behind them.
  • Bossing: Be mindful of the Colossus’s enrage meter (the purple bar under their health). Orbital bombardments hit multiple times and can fill this bar quickly. In some high-level organized play, you may want to stop firing Greg's just before the boss enrages to ensure your team is positioned correctly for the next phase.

How to Farm Greg's Reversed Fate Blueprints

To maximize the weapon's unique ability, you need to infuse it with five duplicates to reach the 100% additional damage threshold for Shaping Destiny. This requires farming the following blueprints:

  • Greg's Reversed Fate Polymer Syncytium: Often found in early-game Amorphous Materials from Kingston or Sterile Land.
  • Greg's Reversed Fate Synthetic Fiber: Available through various Void Fusion Reactors.
  • Greg's Reversed Fate Nano Tube: Usually found in Mid-game Intercept Battles or specialized Outposts.
  • Greg's Reversed Fate Blueprint: The rarest component, often requiring specific Hard Mode dungeon runs or high-level Amorphous Material cracking.

It is recommended to farm these on Hard Mode whenever possible, as the drop rates for the blueprints increase significantly (often from 3% in Normal to 32% in Hard).

Summary/Conclusion

Greg's Reversed Fate is no longer the "underdog" of the Ultimate weapon roster. By focusing on a build that maximizes Firearm ATK, Critical Hit stats, and Weak Point damage, you transform this tactical rifle into one of the most consistent damage dealers in The First Descendant.

The synergy between the Shaping Destiny orbital strikes and high-crit modules creates a playstyle that is both visually satisfying and numerically superior. Whether you are providing fire support as Enzo or going for infinite ammo glory as Gley, this weapon deserves a permanent spot in your loadout. Remember to toggle on the auto-fire setting, roll for Gold-tier stats at the workbench, and watch as the sky opens up to decimate your enemies.

FAQ

What ammo type does Greg's Reversed Fate use? It uses Special Rounds (Green). These are less common than white rounds but more frequent than purple (Impact) or orange (High-Power) rounds.

Is Greg's Reversed Fate better than Enduring Legacy? It depends on the context. Enduring Legacy (the Ultimate MG) often has higher sustained DPS for long boss fights, but Greg's Reversed Fate has superior burst and AOE (Area of Effect) capabilities due to its orbital bombardment.

Does the bombardment damage count as Skill Damage? No. The bombardment damage is considered "Firearm Damage." It scales based on your weapon's ATK, not your Descendant's Skill Power. This is why building for Firearm ATK is so crucial.

How do I increase the chance of the bombardment? The 20% trigger rate is fixed and cannot be increased by modules. However, by increasing your Fire Rate, you hit more often, which naturally results in more frequent procs over the same period of time.

Can I use this weapon on Lepic? Yes. Since Greg's Reversed Fate applies a "Burn" status, it can benefit from Lepic's passive or Blair's mechanics that deal extra damage to burning enemies.