Learn how to equip and use Emotes and Sprays in The First Descendant. We’ve also broken down which Emotes are Battle Pass exclusives.
If you're wondering how to Emote in the First Descendant, or equip Emotes and Sprays we have the answers.
There are currently 14 base Emotes in The First Descendant and five Sprays, all of which you can get automatically and do not need to be unlocked. Two additional Emotes were given as Open Beta Rewards, and five were included in the Pre-Season Battle Pass which you need to buy with real currency.
How to equip an Emote or Spray in The First Descendant
- Open your Inventory (I) then Click the Customization Tab
- Select Emotes
- Click the Emote or Spray you wish to equip
- Click the Chat Wheel Spot you want to assign it to
How to Emote in The First Descendant?
To perform an emote on PC press and hold L to select an emote from your Emote Wheel. Surprisingly the key bind for Emotes is not listed in the settings menu on the PC version of The First Descendant. Sprays can also be used via the same Emote Wheel.
You can equip up to 8 Emotes or Sprays at any one time. Sprays are rather underwhelming so far, and you can not place them on walls or objects, only the floor in front of you.
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All Standard Emotes
 Salute Emote  Deep Bow Emote |  Listen Emote  This is the best!!! Emote |  Cheering Emote  Nod Emote |  Frustrated Emote  Joyful Clap Emote |  Angry Emote  Firearm Cleaning Emote |  Sit Emote  This Way Emote |  Decline Emote  Greeting Emote |
Beta Emotes
There are also two Emotes that were given as rewards for the Open Beta. These can be claimed via your Mailbox in-game, even if you didn't participate in it.
 High Five Emote  Send Heart Emote |
Pre-Season Battle Pass Exclusives
There are an additional five Emotes which are tied to the Pre-Season Battle Pass owners. The current Battle Pass expires on August 29, 2024. However, the developers have already shared plans for The First Descendant Road Map moving forward.
Preview | Emote name | Pre-Season Battle Pass level requirement |
|---|---|---|
 | Play Congas | Level 8 |
 | Whistle | Level 19 |
 | Flex Those Muscles | Level 37 |
 | Red Card | Level 72 |
 | Finger Framing | Level 92 |
Review
In terms of Emotes there are only a few that stand out from the Standard Emotes you have access to; Firearm Cleaning, Joyful Clap and the Sit Emote. From the five Pre-Season Battle Pass Emotes, Play Congas is the most fun by far, although doing the Red Card Emoji after someone has failed miserably to contribute on a mission has its perks.
