Remnant 2: Unlockable Traits, Explained

There are many traits to invest into in Remnant 2 — here’s the full breakdown.

In Remnant 2, Traits are passive abilities that give your character specific advantages. They play a crucial role in developing your character as you play the game. In the beginning, you'll have a basic set of four Traits, but as you progress In the game, you will be able to unlock additional ones.

Traits can be unlocked in various ways, such as defeating powerful bosses, completing specific events, assisting certain NPCs, and unlocking Archetypes. As a result, each Trait requires you to complete a particular task related to one of these activities.

Updated on May 2, 2024, by Mohamed El Ouardighi: With the release of Remnant 2's second DLC, The Forgotten Kingdom DLC, several additions were introduced, including new Traits. We have updated this guide to include the latest Traits available in this DLC.

Traits

There is a total of 32 Traits divided into three categories: Core Traits, Archetype Traits, and Unlockable Traits.

In order to benefit from a Trait, you need to level it up by using a Trait point. Traits points are obtained after defeating bosses or finding Tomes of Knowledge scattered throughout the game. As appealing as this might sound, there is a catch.

Remnant 2 allows you to allocate a total of 60 Traits Points only. This will make you think twice about which Traits to level up since you can't max out all of them.

Don't let this hold you from experimenting with other Traits since the game offers a Respec feature . This can be easily done by purchasing and using an Orb of Undoing from Wallace at Ward 13 which will cost you three Lumenite Crystals and 1,500 scrap .

Core Traits

Core Traits are the starting Traits that every character has, regardless of the Archetype they choose. These Traits cover the basic stats of the character and are accessible to everyone.

Trait name	Effect
Vigor	Increases Max Health
Endurance	Increases Max Stamina
Spirit	Increases Mod Power Generation
Expertise	Reduces Skill Cooldowns

It is recommended to prioritize Vigor and Endurance because they will be beneficial throughout your entire playtime in Remnant 2.

Archetype Traits

As the name suggests, Archetype Traits are linked to specific Archetypes. Once you meet Wallace to choose your starting archetype, you'll unlock one Archetype Trait according to your starting class. While the game starts with four main Archetypes, more can be unlocked by finding certain items and bringing them back to Wallace.

Fortunately, Remnant 2 provides seven additional Archetypes that you can unlock and try out. This gives you the opportunity to experiment with different playstyles and abilities.

Trait Name	Archetype	Effect
Ammo Reserves	Gunslinger	Increases ammo reserves
Fortify	Engineer	Increases armor effectiveness
Kinship	Handler	Reduces friendly fire damage dealt
Swiftness	Explorer	Increases all movement speed
Triage	Medic	Increases healing by weapons mod
Longshot	Hunter	Increases weapon range

Potency	Alchemist	Increases consumables duration
Regrowth	Summoner	Increases health regeneration
Strong Back	Challenger	Reduces encumbrance
Untouchable	Invader	Increases evade window
Flash Caster	Archon	Increases casting speed
Affliction	Ritualist	Increases status effect duration against enemies
Gifted	Invoker	Increase skill duration

Unlockable Traits

Unlockable Traits can be obtained while playing the game. You earn these Traits by defeating bosses, assisting specific NPCs, or finishing certain locations or events. These Traits can enhance your character's abilities and complement your chosen build, as there are many of them and they provide various bonuses.

Trait Name	How To Unlock	Effect
Amplitude	Defeat the enemies summoned by the glowing sphere in the Labyrinth.	Increase AoE size
Arcane Strike	Clear out Harvester’s Reach of enemies.	Increase mod power generation
Barkskin	Choose Doe’s Eye answers to Meidra questions.	Reduces all incoming damage
Blood Bond	Defeat the Root Nexus in the Forbidden Grove in Yaesha.	Archetype Summons absorb damage for the caster
Bloodstream	Choose Ravager’s Eye answers to Meidra questions.	Increase grey health regen
Fitness	Complete the Vault of the Formless in N’Erud.	Increase evade distance

Footwork	Complete the train event in Terminus Station in N’Erud.	Increase movement speed while aiming
Glutton	Complete The Feast Event in multiplayer. Note: Reviving a fallen ally under the Ravenous status grants this trait to all players.	Increase the speed of using consumables and relics
Handling	Defeat the horde enemies in Ashen Wasteland in Root Earth.	Reduces weapon spread and recoil
Recovery	Take back the lost Dran child to the Oracle of the Dran in Brocwit Quarter in Losomn.	Increase stamina regeneration
Resonance	Allow one player to trigger the purge to kill you in Dormant N'Erudian Facility.	Increase aura size
Revivalist	Revive teammates 10 times.	Increase the speed of reviving and being revived
Rugged	Defeat the Root Nexus and the horde boss to free Likh. Interact with him to unlock the trait.	Increase the health of Archetype Summons

Scholar	Defeat the final boss of the game.	Increase experience gain
Shadeskin	Complete the Burning Event in the Butcher’s Quarter in Losomn before the man gets burned.	Increase resistance to elemental status effect damage
Siphoner	Defeat all enemies in Dorman’t N’Erudian Facility before the time runs out.	Increase Lifesteal
Wayfarer	Defeat the horde boss in Corrupted Harbor.	Increase environmental movement speed
Dark Pact	Unlocked after completing the Bells Event in the Awakened King.	Reduce grey health regen rate
Chakra	At the Corrupted Harbor checkpoint, you'll encounter a fog wall. Defeat the enemy beyond it to obtain this trait.	Increases Mod Duration
Resolute	Destroy 15 of the stone statues that appear at your death locations after Lydusa, which can be found at The Bloodless Throne, casts this curse upon you.	Reduces Hit Reaction Time