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1Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems2Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute3Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsTo unlock standard Hailey in The First Descendant, research her through the Archive Shard system: check her live materials in the Descendant List or with Anais in Albion, collect them, then submit a Research Request. Ultimate Hailey has a separate route through Cradle of Evolution and its Amorphous Material Pattern reward.
How to unlock standard Hailey
- Check Hailey’s current recipe. Open the Descendant List and select Hailey, or speak to Anais in Albion. The May 2026 research-system revision lists Hailey among Descendants researched with Archive Shards. NEXON Games’ May 2026 research-system update
- Collect every listed material. The official Hailey Code library currently lists 48 Archive Shards and 200,000 Gold. It names Hard mission completions as Archive Shard sources. The library cautions that its details may differ from actual in-game content, so use Hailey’s live recipe in-game to confirm the required quantities and acquisition details before farming. Hailey Code library entry Library information notice
- Submit the research request. Once you have all required materials, request Hailey research through Anais. The library lists an eight-hour research time; check the in-game research screen for the current timer. NEXON Games’ Descendant research guide
How to unlock Ultimate Hailey
Ultimate Hailey is a separate character variant with a different acquisition route; the standard Hailey Archive Shard recipe does not unlock her.
- Meet the access requirement. Cradle of Evolution unlocks at Mastery Rank 18. Public Operations also require 81,580 Arche Activity, but Private Operations can be started below that threshold, according to NEXON’s September 2026 Update 1.4.3. NEXON Games, Update 1.4.3
- Complete Cradle of Evolution. Each completion has a 25.7% chance to award Amorphous Material Pattern: Ultimate Hailey. NEXON Games, Update 1.4.3
- Use the pattern to obtain the blueprint and research Ultimate Hailey. NEXON says the pattern provides the Research Blueprint required to craft Ultimate Hailey. Follow the blueprint’s in-game recipe and research instructions to finish the unlock. NEXON Games, Update 1.4.3
Standard Hailey and Ultimate Hailey at a glance
| Target | Acquisition route | Requirements and figures |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Hailey | Archive Shard research, requested through Anais after collecting the recipe materials | The Hailey Code library lists 48 Archive Shards, 200,000 Gold, and eight hours of research, but warns details may differ from live game content. Confirm the recipe in-game. Hailey Code library Library notice |
| Ultimate Hailey | Cradle of Evolution completion rewards an Amorphous Material Pattern, which provides the required Research Blueprint | Mastery Rank 18 to unlock Cradle of Evolution; 81,580 Arche Activity for Public Operations, while Private Operations can start below it; 25.7% chance per completion to receive the pattern. Access requirements Pattern and chance |
Why older Hailey farming guides may not apply
Hailey’s original August 2024 route required 36 each of Enhanced Cell DNA, Stabilizer Components, Spiral Catalyst Links, and Data Chips, obtained through Invasion Dungeons and specified Hard Infiltration Operations. The May 2026 research-system revision moved standard Hailey into Archive Shard research, so those four-component instructions describe the earlier route, not the current standard-Hailey route. NEXON Games, Update 1.1.0 May 2026 research-system update
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Do not confuse Hailey’s other rewards with her unlock
Update 1.4.3 also describes Hailey-exclusive Transcendent Modules and rewards for completing all Hailey Exclusive Quests, including a chest attachment, lounge ornament, Crystallization Catalyst, and Ultimate Hailey crafting material. Those quest rewards are separate from the standard Hailey research recipe and should not be treated as the standard unlock route. NEXON Games, Update 1.4.3
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