Beginner's Guide to Remnant 2

New to Remnant 2? This guide covers archetypes, combat basics, progression, and multiplayer tips to get you started.

Getting Started

  • 1Choose your starting archetype carefully. Handler is great for solo, Medic for coop, and Challenger for aggressive players.
  • 2The world is procedurally generated. Your playthrough will have different dungeons, bosses, and events than other players.
  • 3Explore thoroughly. Hidden rooms, breakable walls, and side paths contain valuable loot and quest items.
  • 4Talk to every NPC in Ward 13, the hub area. They sell weapons, armor, and unlock crafting options.
  • 5Checkpoints (World Stones) fully restore health and ammo but also respawn all enemies.

Combat Fundamentals

  • 1Remnant 2 is a third-person shooter with souls-like difficulty. Dodge timing is critical.
  • 2You carry a long gun, a handgun, and a melee weapon. Switch between them based on enemy range.
  • 3Weak spots (usually glowing areas) deal bonus damage. Learn each enemy type weak spot location.
  • 4Weapon mods are special abilities that charge by dealing damage. Use them frequently, not just on bosses.
  • 5Stamina management matters. Do not spam dodge or you will be caught without stamina during boss attacks.

Progression & Upgrading

  • 1Upgrade weapons at Rigs in Ward 13 using Iron and Forged Iron. Weapon level increases base damage.
  • 2Armor provides damage reduction and weight. Heavier armor slows dodge but increases survivability.
  • 3Trait points are earned by defeating bosses and finding Tomes of Knowledge. Spend them on traits that match your build.
  • 4Crafting boss materials at McCabe creates unique weapons and mods. Save materials until you decide what to craft.
  • 5Scrap is the primary currency. Sell duplicate materials and unwanted items to vendors.

Multiplayer & Coop

  • 1Remnant 2 supports up to 3-player coop. Difficulty scales with player count.
  • 2The host player world determines the dungeons and events. Joining a friend means playing their generated world.
  • 3You keep all loot, experience, and trait points earned in another player world.
  • 4Communication is key for boss fights. Some bosses have mechanics that require coordination.
  • 5If you die in coop, teammates can revive you within a time window before you respawn at the checkpoint.