How to Unlock Every Archetype in Remnant 2
Master all 12 archetypes in Remnant 2 with this guide, detailing how to unlock each archetype and harness their unique abilities.
Remnant 2 introduces a unique archetype system that allows players to choose and swap between various classes throughout the game. This comprehensive guide will cover how to unlock all 12 archetypes available in Remnant 2 and provide an overview of their abilities, perks, skills, and traits.
How to Unlock All Archetypes in Remnant 2
In Remnant 2, archetypes function differently than traditional RPG classes. Players start the game without an archetype and can choose one after completing the introduction by interacting with Wallace.
To unlock a new archetype, players must obtain the corresponding item and equip it, replacing their previous archetype. There is no cost to swapping archetypes, but the new archetype will start at level 1. Progression on the previous archetype is not reset.
How to Unlock the Medic Archetype
To unlock the Medic archetype, purchase the Medic Pin from Dr. Norah in Ward 13 for 1,500 Scrap. Take the Medic Pin to Wallace and pay to upgrade it into the Caduceus Idol Engram, which will allow you to equip the Medic class.
How to Unlock the Hunter Archetype
To unlock the Hunter archetype, visit Brabus in Ward 13, near the shooting range. Purchase the Rusty Medal from him for 1,500 Scrap and take it to Wallace.
Pay Wallace to upgrade the Rusty Medal into the Sniper War Medal Engram, enabling you to equip the Hunter class.
How to Unlock the Challenger Archetype
To unlock the Challenger archetype, visit Reggie in Ward 13, who sits next to Mudtooth. Purchase the Old Metal Tool from Reggie for 1,500 Scrap, then take it to Wallace.
Pay Wallace to transform the Old Metal Tool into the Steel Enswell Engram, allowing you to equip the Challenger class.
How to Unlock the Handler Archetype
To unlock the Handler archetype, you must first exhaust Mudtooth’s dialogue in Ward 13. Keep asking for stories until he opens up his shop. Purchase the Old Whistle from Mudtooth for 1,500 Scrap, then take it to Wallace.
Pay to upgrade the Old Whistle to the Silver Whistle Engram, enabling you to equip the Handler class.
How to Unlock the Gunslinger Archetype
If you didn’t pre-order Remnant 2 or choose Gunslinger as your starting class, you’ll need to progress through the main story until you obtain the Root Earth. Then, speak with Mudtooth in Ward 13 and exhaust his dialogue to receive the Worn Cylinder.
Take the Worn Cylinder to Wallace, who will upgrade it to the Iron Cylinder Engram, allowing you to equip the Gunslinger class.
How to Unlock the Alchemist Archetype
To unlock the Alchemist archetype, you must approach the sewer grates in Losomn until a Manticora grabs you and pulls you into its lair. Defeat the Manticora to obtain the Mysterious Stone.
Take the stone to Wallace and pay 10 Lumenite Crystals to upgrade it, enabling you to equip the Alchemist class.
How to Unlock the Summoner Archetype
To unlock the Summoner archetype, progress through Yaesha’s story until you find the Bloodmoon Altar. Purchase the Faded Grimoire from the altar for 15 Blood Moon Essence, which can be obtained by shooting purple wisps during a Blood Moon event.
Take the Faded Grimoire to Wallace and pay to upgrade it into the Tomb of the Bringer, allowing you to equip the Summoner class.
How to Unlock the Engineer Archetype
To unlock the Engineer archetype, reach the second open-world area in N’Erud (Timeless Horizon or The Eon Vault). Look for a gap between rock formations along the poison fog’s edge.
Run through the gap, jump across the hole, grab the armor from the body, and jump down to find the Alien Device. Take the device to Wallace and pay 10 Lumenite Crystals to receive the Drzyr Caliper, enabling you to equip the Engineer class.
How to Unlock the Invader Archetype
To unlock the Invader archetype, first obtain the Dreamcatcher melee weapon from the Asylum of Losomn. Progress through Root Earth until you reach the Corrupted Harbor.
Find the dead body in the open area, use the Walker’s Dream consumable, and defeat the boss Bane to obtain the Wooden Shiv. Take the shiv to Wallace and pay to upgrade it to the Serrated Root Blade, allowing you to equip the Invader class.
How to Unlock the Explorer Archetype
To unlock the Explorer archetype, defeat the final boss in the Blackened Citadel on Root Earth.
The boss will drop the Broken Compass upon defeat. Take the Broken Compass to Wallace, pay to upgrade it to the Golden Compass, and equip the Explorer class.
How to Unlock the Archon Archetype
Unlocking the Archon archetype requires a complex process. First, beat the game and level the Explorer archetype to 10. Obtain the Dreamcatcher melee weapon from Morrow Parish in Losomn and level the Invader archetype to 5.
Collect a specific set of weapons and equipment, enter a portal, and navigate a maze to unlock the Archon class.
How to Unlock the Ritualist Archetype (DLC)
To unlock the Ritualist archetype, start The Awakened King DLC as a “one shot” and make your way to the heart of the flooded city. Find the Ragged Poppet to unlock this status effect-focused class.
Archetype Mechanics
Archetypes in Remnant 2 have several key components that define their playstyle and abilities:
- Perks: Each archetype has five perk types (Prime, Damage, Team, Utility, and Relic), which provide passive abilities that unlock and upgrade as the archetype levels up.
- Traits: Archetype traits are unique to each class and level up as the archetype does, capping at level 10. Once unlocked, these traits can be used by other archetypes using trait points.
- Skills: Each archetype has three active skills, but only one can be equipped at a time. These skills have long cooldowns and can be swapped freely outside of combat.
Dual Archetypes
After defeating the Labyrinth Sentinel at The Labyrinth, players can equip a secondary archetype, allowing for multiclassing. The secondary archetype has access to all features except the Prime Perk, and its progression is separate from the primary archetype.
Summary: Unlocking All Archetypes in Remnant 2
| Archetype | Unlock Method |
 Medic | Purchase Medic Pin from Dr. Norah in Ward 13 (1,500 Scrap), upgrade through Wallace |
 Hunter | Purchase Rusty Medal from Brabus in Ward 13 (1,500 Scrap), upgrade through Wallace |
 Challenger | Purchase Old Metal Tool from Reggie in Ward 13 (1,500 Scrap), upgrade through Wallace |
 Handler | Purchase Old Whistle from Mudtooth in Ward 13 (1,500 Scrap), upgrade through Wallace |
 Gunslinger | Progress story, obtain Root Earth, speak with Mudtooth to receive Worn Cylinder |
 Alchemist | Obtain Mysterious Stone from Manticora in Losomn sewers, upgrade through Wallace (10 Lumenite) |
 Summoner | Purchase Faded Grimoire from Bloodmoon Altar in Yaesha (15 Blood Moon Essence), upgrade through Wallace |
 Engineer | Find hidden Alien Device in N’Erud, upgrade through Wallace (10 Lumenite) |
 Invader | Defeat Bane in Root Earth to obtain Wooden Shiv, upgrade through Wallace |
 Explorer | Defeat final boss to obtain Broken Compass |
 Archon | Complex process: Level Explorer to 10, obtain Dreamcatcher, level Invader to 5 |
 Ritualist | Start The Awakened King DLC, find Ragged Poppet in the heart of the flooded city |
Mastering the archetypes in Remnant 2 is key to success in the game. By understanding each archetype’s unique abilities, weapons, skills, and traits, players can create powerful builds and tackle the game’s challenges more effectively. Experiment with different archetype combinations and find the playstyle that suits you best.
