The First Descendant is all about leveling up numbers. Whether it’s your weapon level, Proficiency level, or Descendant level, you want to get those numbers as high as possible and as fast as possible. Luckily, there’s a very easy and reliable way to level up fast in The First Descendant.

The best way to level up super fast in The First Descendant is to do Resource Defense Special Operations. This was the best method during the closed beta, and it seems to be just as reliable.

Using this method we went from level 17 to level 22 in 15 minutes.

To unlock a Resource Defense mission in The First Descendant, you'll need to clear an entire zone (complete all story elements, unlock all fast travel points, and complete all required missions). If you're just starting out, this will be the Kingston Zone, but you can unlock more rewarding and difficult missions in later zones.