The Engineer archetype in Remnant 2 is a must-try for those who love setting up turrets and wielding heavy weapons. This class allows you to deploy powerful turrets, which can be overcharged for increased firepower, or even picked up and used as portable heavy weapons. In this guide, we’ll cover how to unlock the Engineer class step-by-step and explore its perks, skills, and synergies.
Where to Find the Engineer Archetype
To unlock the Engineer, you need to access the alien sci-fi world known as N’Erud. Specifically, you should head to the Titan’s Reach or Eon Vault areas.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Search the Map’s Edge: Run along the edges of the map, avoiding the deadly fog. The fog will quickly cause your character to become sick and die.
- Find the Right Spot: Look for a large stone spike next to a raised stone platform with a small gap in between. This formation is your target.
- Make the Jump: Wait for your character to recover from the sickness effect, then quickly jump across the gap onto the platform.
- Tip: The platform will not appear on your mini-map until after you jump.
- Loot the Alien Corpses:
- First Corpse: Contains the Technician Armor Set.
- Second Corpse: Contains the Alien Device – the key item needed to unlock the Engineer.
- Return to Ward 13: Use the warp crystal to head back to Ward 13 and visit Wallace.
- Exchange the Alien Device along with scrap and luminite crystals to unlock the Engineer archetype.
Technician Armor Set
- Acquired From: First alien corpse on the platform.
- Benefits: Provides significant protection and synergizes well with the Engineer’s turret skills.
Engineer Archetype Overview
Prime Perk: High Tech
- Effect: Holding down the skill button overclocks your turrets and heavy weapons, giving them:
- Infinite ammo.
- Increased rate of fire.
- 25% damage boost.
- Cooldown: Moderate to prevent spam.
Skill 1: Vulcan Cannon (Turret Form)
- Deploys a minigun-style turret that lasts until it runs out of ammo.
- Can prioritize targets you aim at.
- Overclock: Increases rate of fire and damage.
Skill 2: Flamethrower Turret
- Deals massive area-of-effect damage with fire.
- Effective for controlling groups of enemies.
Skill 3: Impact Cannon
- Long-range heavy weapon option.
- Ideal for taking down bosses and heavily armored enemies.
Perks and Traits
1. Metal Worker (Damage Perk):
- Increases all damage by 10%.
- Heavy weapons get a 10% ammo capacity boost and more health.
2. Magnetic Field (Team Perk):
- Heavy weapons create a 15% damage reduction field for allies within 2.5m.
3. Heavy Mobility (Utility Perk):
- Boosts movement speed while carrying a heavy weapon.
4. Surplus (Relic Perk):
- Using a relic refills 15% of heavy weapon ammo.
- Bonus: Doubles ammo refill if weapon is stowed.
5. Archetype Trait: Fortify
- Increases armor effectiveness by a percentage.
Tips for Playing the Engineer
- Overclock Strategically: Save overclocking for large groups of enemies or boss fights.
- Turret Placement: Deploy turrets at choke points or elevated positions for maximum effectiveness.
- Synergize with Summoner: Consider pairing with the Summoner archetype for a build that revolves around deploying both turrets and minions.
- Ammo Management: Use the Relic Perk smartly to keep your heavy weapons stocked.
Conclusion: Is the Engineer Worth It?
Absolutely. The Engineer’s mix of turret-based defense and heavy weapon offense makes it one of the most versatile archetypes in Remnant 2. Its synergy with other classes and powerful area control capabilities make it a fantastic choice for both solo and co-op play.
If you love deploying turrets and raining firepower down on your enemies, the Engineer archetype is the class for you. Good luck, Wanderer!




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