Remnant II – How to Unlock the Invader Archetype with a Minimum of Frustration

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Gunfire Games’ Remnant 2 did more than just improve upon its predecessor: it also established itself as the go-to option for gamers that are fans of secrets, bespoke gameplay features, and a remarkably involved procedural generation system that delivers plenty of variety. It also had a fair few balancing issues for the dev, Gunfire Games, to deal with, though, and the latest PC update follows through on them.

One of the focuses of the recently released RPG-shooter Remnant II is build crafting, with the game’s new Archetypes being at the core of that experience. There are more than 10 of these Archetypes, with some being much more complex to unlock than others. In fact, the Archon Archetype went undiscovered for several days until dataminers managed to figure out all the required steps (developer Gunfire Games specifically designed it so only dataminers could figure out the process). That said, while dataminers found the method for unlocking the Archon Archetype, you don’t need to be a dataminer to do it – there is a regular in-game way.

Remnant II has sold more than one million units across all platforms in its first week, so Stella, Kahlief, and Destin discuss how Remnant II has improved from its original game formula and how unique the gameplay loop is. Plus: Baldur’s Gate 3 won’t be releasing on Xbox for quite some time, your Xbox controller will be easier to repair on your own, and we have the full list of games joining and leaving Xbox Game Pass for August.

Your build is everything in Remnant 2. Unless you’re able to see into the future, you may need to reset your spent traits to experiment with powerful combos — you never know what gear you’ll find while exploring the randomly generated biomes of the multiverse. You can reset your earned points at any time by crafting an Orb of Undoing at Ward 13, your main hub of the game. By using the Orb of Undoing you’ll reset all your points, giving you a second chance to reallocate them as you see fit. This can completely change your playstyle, so it’s important to use the orb wisely.

Want to be as tough as you can possibly be in Remnant 2? You’re going to need the Leto Mark 2 Armor Set, a hidden set of armor that is ridiculously heavy but provides the best protection in the entire multiverse. To really make this set viable, you’ll need an accessory to fight back against the extreme encumbrance — there are multiple rings and amulets that can help you with that. Below, we’ll explain how exactly to reach the Leto Mark 2 Armor and how to unlock two accessories that speed up your rolling.

Gunfire Games’ Remnant 2 has been a success for the studio, selling over one million copies in its launch week and doubling its predecessor’s peak concurrent players on Steam. Though many have plunged into its depths and found all kinds of secrets, perhaps the craziest is an entire Archetype that required datamining to unlock.

The biggest secret in Remnant 2 has been solved. Through dozens of hours of work by the community, the final Archetype is unlocked. And solving this puzzle yourself is a doozy. Strap yourselves in, because this is one of the most ridiculous Easter egg quests we’ve ever seen. To unlock the mysterious red door in the Labyrinth, you’ll need to go hunting for gear. You need to fill every inventory slot with a specific item, and some of this gear is insanely well hidden. You’ll have to wait 12 hours just to find one specific relic. Yikes.

Unlock the Alchemist in Remnant 2 by exploring the creepy streets of the Losomn biome. This bonus class gives you additional potions to buff yourself and others while improving your consumable skills. Getting this hidden archetype involves stumbling into a random event while running around the streets of Losomn, one of the later biomes of the game. Near a sewer grate, an unseen creature can drag your character into the underground and initiate a bonus boss fight. If you can overcome the optional boss, you’ll earn the key item required to unlock the Alchemist.

Some of the best weapons in Remnant 2 can be unlocked right at the start. Others are going to take more work, so we’ve put together a list of the best weapons we’ve found so far. These weapons are great for almost every class, and the right combination of mods can make your weapons absolutely melt bosses. Even if you’re playing solo, these are weapons you need to unlock — and one of the best can be purchased in Ward 13.

The Dreamcatcher is one of the most mysterious weapons in Remnant 2, and unlocking it requires multiple steps once you reach the blighted, haunted city of Losomn. The Dreamcatcher is an extremely unique weapon melee weapon that allows you to enter the dreams of certain NPCs. This weird future is required to access more secret weapons, accessories and archetypes. Learn how to get the Dreamcatcher and what it can do below.

Remnant 2 is filled with places and characters for players to meet, each with a different task or use for the player. Some are a bit more outlandish than others, including the Fae known as Nimue. Like many other aspects of the game, this NPC can be tricky to find if you don’t know where to look, meaning you could miss out on meeting a great character and potentially taking on a quest that will reap great rewards.