Become tougher than a brick wall with this effect.
Remnant 2 follows the same pattern as all Souls games, where the game provides minimal explanations and barely covers the basics. This approach encourages everyone to explore and discover things on their own, which can be a positive aspect. However, it can also lead to confusion, as you may not know how to obtain a particular weapon, figure out your next destination, or understand certain stats or buffs.
One example that demonstrates this is the Bulwark buff, especially if you select the Challenger Archetype as your starting class. The game doesn't offer any explanation of what the Bulwark does, so we've broken down everything you need to know here.
Updated on May 3, 2024, by Mohamed El Ouardighi: With the release of two DLCs for Remnant 2, the Awakened King and the Forgotten Kingdom, numerous new equipment additions were introduced, including those that grant the Bulwark effect. We've revised this guide to incorporate these new items.
What Does The Bulwark Buff Do?
The Bulwark is a beneficial buff that grants your character a stackable reduction in damage. When acquired, the base Bulwark provides a five percent damage reduction, and it can be stacked up to five times, resulting in a 25 percent Damage Reduction total.
To check if your character has the Bulwark buff active, access the Character Menu and look for a white shield icon located in the top left corner of the screen. Below is a picture for reference.
This buff is highly advantageous given the challenging aspects of the game, especially during boss fights. Additionally, it is particularly effective for Tank builds, as they typically engage enemies head-on, drawing their attention away from teammates and facilitating their elimination.
How To Get The Bulwark Buff In Remnant 2
Archetypes That Grant Bulwark
Playing as the Challenger Archetypeoffers the easiest method. Within this class's skills and perks, there are two options that grant you the Bulwark Buff:
- Juggernaut Skill: Unlocked at level 5, this Skill provides your character with three stacks of Bulwark for 25 seconds.
- Face of Danger: This Relic Perk awards you two stacks of Bulwark for 10 seconds when you use a Relic within 10 meters of an enemy.
Items That Grant Bulwark
There are other items that can also grant you the Bulwark buff. Below is a table listing all the equipment that grants it.
|
Item |
Description |
Location |
|---|---|---|
|
Blessed Ring |
Gain 2 stacks of Bulwark after receiving the benefit from a Relic. Lasts 15 seconds. |
Can be randomly found in Cass's shop. |
|
Fae Bruiser Ring |
Gain 2 stacks of Bulwark when dealing Melee Damage. Lasts 7 seconds. Does not stack with itself. |
Can be randomly found in Losomn. |
|
Guardian’s Ring |
Gain 1 stack of Bulwark within 7 meters of enemies. Gain 2 stacks of Bulwark after taking Melee Damage. |
Can be found at the Nameless Nest in Yaesha. |
|
Hardcore Metal Band |
Gain 1 stack of Bulwark when taking damage. Maximum 5 stacks. Individual stacks last for 10 seconds. |
Can be randomly found in N'Erud. |
|
Mechanic’s Cog |
Gain 1 stack of Bulwark, and 15 percent Movement Speed, when carrying an Engineer Heavy Weapon. |
Can be randomly found in Cass's shop. |
|
Rusted Heirloom |
Gain 2 stacks of Bulwark when HP is below 50 percent. |
Locked safe in Losomn. |
|
Soul Guard |
Gain a stack of Bulwark for every active Summon. |
Can be crafted at Bloodmoon Altar in Yaesha. |
|
Thalos Eyelet |
Provides 1 stack of Bulwark and boosts Stamina Regeneration by 2 per second for each Bulwark stack. Extends the maximum number of Bulwark stacks to 6. |
Luminous Vale, Yaesha. The Forgotten Kingdom DLC |
|
Constrained Heart Relic |
Upon using this relic, it restores 20 Health per second for 5 seconds and bestows 2 Stacks of Bulwark while the healing effect is active. |
Can be bought from Cass at Ward 13 after defeating 12 world bosses. |
|
Whispering Marble |
Provides 3 stacks of Bulwark and enhances All Damage by 2 percent for each stack of Bulwark. |
Can be randomly found in Losomn. |
|
Dried Clay Ring |
Grant 1 stack of Bulwark and increase all Damage by 50 percent of the total Damage Reduction provided by Bulwark stacks. |
Can be randomly found in Losomn. The Awakened King DLC |
