In Remnant 2, traits are one of the core aspects of your character progression. They provide incremental boosts to your character, boosting their health, stamina, mod power generation, skill cooldowns, and more.. To create a formidable character, it is crucial to plan ahead with these traits and their effects. Here you’ll find details of all the traits available, along with how to acquire them. Understanding the traits in Remnant 2 is crucial for your journey. If you’re looking for more adventure, check out our guide on the Astropath Temple to uncover its mysteries.
There’s a staggering number of traits in Remnant 2. And for the sake of clarity, we are splitting them into core, Archetype, and unlockable categories. As you make progress in the Soulslike looter-shooter, collecting Tome of Knowledge items will let you allocate trait points and reinforce your selected traits.
Core Traits in Remnant 2
These traits are foundational and available to all archetypes:
| Trait | Effect |
|---|---|
| Vigor | Every trait point increases Max Health by three. |
| Endurance | Every trait point increases Max Stamina by three. |
| Spirit | Every trait point increases Mod Power Generation by 2%. |
| Expertise | Each trait point reduces skill cooldowns by 3%. |
Archetype traits
Each Archetype in Remnant 2 sports a unique trait, and you start with it. An additional Archetype trait can be unlocked using the dual Archetype system.
| Trait | Archetype | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Kinship | Handler | Reduces Friendly Fire Damage by 8% per level |
| Strong Back | Challenger | Reduces Encumbrance by one per level |
| Longshot | Hunter | Increases Weapon Ideal Range by 60cm per level |
| Triage | Medic | Enhances healing by 5% per level |
| Ammo Reserves | Medic | Increases Ammo Reserves by 5% per level |
| Swiftness | Explorer | Raises Movement Speed by 1% per level |
| Regrowth | Summoner | Boosts Health Regeneration by 0.15s per level |
| Potency | Alchemist | Extends Consumable Duration by 10% per level |
| Flash Caster | Archon | Increases casting speed for mods and skills by 5% per trait point |
| Fortify | Engineer | Increases armor effectiveness by 5% per trait point |
| Untouchable | Invader | Increases evade window by 3% per trait point |
Unlockable Traits: Event and Boss Traits
These traits are earned by defeating bosses, completing quests, and more.
| Trait | Effect | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Amplitude | Increases AOE size by 5% per level | Defeat waves of enemies in Labyrinth |
| Arcane Strike | Mod Power Generation from Melee Damage improved by 5% per level | Defeat a world boss in Yaesha |
| Barkskin | Increases damage reduction by 1% per level | Answer Meidra’s questions in Yaesha (Doe alignment) |
| Blood Bond | Summons absorb 1% of damage taken per level | Defeat the Root Nexus in Yaesha’s Forbidden Grove |
| Bloodstream | Boosts Grey Health Regeneration by 0.3 seconds per level | Answer Meidra’s questions in Yaesha (Ravager alignment) |
| Fitness | Extends Evade Distance by 3% per level | Complete the Vault of the Formless in N’Erud |
| Footwork | Increases Movement Speed while aiming by 5% per level | Complete the timed train event at Terminus Station in N’Erud |
| Glutton | Accelerates Use Speed of Consumables and Relics by 3% per level | Defeat the Unclean One in Corsus |
| Handling | Reduces Weapon Spread and Recoil by 4% per level | Obtained during the final world |
| Recovery | Stamina Regen is increased by 3 every level | Return the child to the women in Cotton’s Kiln area of Losomn |
| Resonance | Expands Aura Size by 5% per level | Defeat the Root Nexus in Yaesha’s Forbidden Grove |
| Revivalist | Increases speed of Reviving and being Revived by 5% per level | Revive teammates in multiplayer 10 times |
| Rugged | Elevates the health of Archetype Summons by 10% per level | Travel across Yaesha’s Forgotten Field region to find a being tapped under some roots. Kill the root and the enemies it spawns to receive the reward |
| Scholar | Boosts Experience Gain by 1.5% per level | Defeat Annihilation on Root Earth |
| Shadeskin | Raises Elemental Damage Resistance by 2% per level | Complete the event at Butcher’s Quarter in Losomn |
| Siphoner | Increases Lifesteal by 0.3% per level | Complete the Rescue the Baby Krall mini side event |
| Wayfarer | Enhances Traversal Movement by 5% per level | Defeat a horde boss on Root Earth |
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