Remnant 2 offers players a chance to unlock a wide range of archetypes, each bringing unique abilities and skills to the table. One such archetype is the Warden, a tactical support class. Introduced in The Dark Horizon DLC, the Warden Archetype provides abilities to boost allies. To help you out, we have created this guide covering the steps to unlock the Warden Archetype in Remnant 2.

How To Unlock The Warden Archetype In Remnant 2

In order to unlock the Warden Archetype, find the Weathered Mechanism and give it to Wallace.

Step 1: Reach the Withered Necropolis

The journey to unlock the Warden Archetype starts in The Dark Horizon DLC, specifically within the Agronomy Sector. Players must use Gliders to move through various gaps and air currents. There are multiple fast travel points scattered throughout, so make your way across the top of the Agronomy Sector.

How to Reach

You’ll encounter the Withered Necropolis as part of the main story. Start at the Quiescent Overlook checkpoint. It is located near the beginning of the Agronomy Sector.

Glider in Remnant 2 — Image via Gunfire Games

Move forward and to the left from the checkpoint until you spot the first Glider. Use this Glider to cross the gap in front of you.
After landing, continue forward to find a second Glider waiting for you. Grab it and use it to glide through a corridor.
When you reach the end of the corridor, there will be an air current. Let the Glider catch the air current to gain a boost. It will propel you forward. Move ahead and turn right at the end.
Glide into the next air current that appears in front of you to land at a checkpoint. Then, head toward the far right corner of the landmass. You will find another Glider there. Use it to glide across the gap.

Landing Spot in Remnant 2 — Image via Gunfire Games

After landing, move forward and to the right. Use the Glider to glide forward. Then, move slightly left into another air current.
Hit the air current and continue until you reach a ledge on your left. Glide to this ledge and continue walking forward.
Turn left at the crashed ship you’ll encounter along the way. The entrance to the Withered Necropolis is just beyond this point.

Step 2: Locate the Weathered Mechanism

After you reach the Withered Necropolis, locate the Weathered Mechanism. It is a key material required to unlock the Warden Archetype in Remnant 2.

Glider 2 in Remnant 2 — Image via Gunfire Games

How to Reach

After entering the Withered Necropolis, proceed past the first checkpoint. Keep an eye out for a nearby Remnant NPC. Just past them, you’ll spot a Glider.
Grab the Glider and glide down the corridor in front of you. Be sure to turn slightly right as you descend.
At the end of the corridor, you’ll encounter an air current. Use the air current to move up. Then turn right when you reach the next section.
As you glide forward, you’ll encounter another air current, this time on your right. Use this air current to reach a ledge on your right. From here, move forward and slightly to the left until you reach a bridge.

Bridge Enemy in Remnant 2 — Image via Gunfire Games

While crossing the bridge, you will face a wave of enemies that will attempt to block your path. After defeating the enemies, continue along the path.
You’ll finally reach a large mechanical device. Suspended inside this device is the Weathered Mechanism.

Weathered Mechanism in Remnant 2 — Image via Gunfire Games

Step 3: Bring Weathered Mechanism to Wallace

Wallace in Remnant 2 — Image via Gunfire Games

After you get the Weathered Mechanism, your next destination is Ward 13. Locate Wallace, the NPC responsible for crafting archetypes. He can be found in a small shack near the docks in Ward 13.

Interact with Wallace and open the Craft tab in the dialogue menu. Within this tab, you’ll have the option to exchange the Weathered Mechanism for a Command Module. Once the exchange is made, the Warden Archetype will be available for use.

Advantages Of Warden Archetype In Remnant 2

Drone Skills

Skill	Description	Use
Shield Drone	Deploys a shield to follow and protect the Warded Target.	+10% Damage Reduction Shields 8.1% of Max Health every 2s
Heal Drone	Deploys a heal drone to follow and protect the Warded Target.	Heals 10% of Max Health every 1s +10% Relic Use Speed
Combat Drone	Deploys a combat drone to follow and protect the Warded Target.	+10% Fire Rate and Total Melee Speed -10% Firearm Charge Time

Perks and Bonuses

Perk Type	Perk Name	Description
Prime Perk	Dynamic	Generates a shield for 25% of the player’s max health after 10 seconds of not taking damage. Boosts energy reserves for drones and turrets by 50%.
Damage Perk	Galvanize	Increases all damage by 25% and grants a 5% critical hit chance.
Team Perk	Safeguard	Provides a Bulwark stack, reducing damage by 7% and increasing healing effectiveness by 10%.
Utility Perk	Contingency	Grants a shield when health drops below 25%, also boosting movement speed.
Relic Perk	Energize	On relic use, the Warden gains a shield for 25.4% of max health. Energy-based abilities can be used without cost for a short period.

The Warden also features a new unique trait called Barrier. This enhances the effectiveness of the shields applied by the Warden. As a result, when the Warden provides protection to an ally, that ally also benefits from this trait.

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