Remnant 2 Challenger Archetype: Skills, Perks, Traits, More

The Challenger is the tanky high DPS dealing Archetype in Remnant 2 that wields heavy weaponry, including two-handed swords, and boasts a ton of armor. It's suited for players who want a more close-quarter hard-hitting experience in this challenging looter-shooter. Every Archetype favors different playstyles and offers unique ways to overcome different obstacles in the game. This guide covers everything about the Challenger Archetype in Remnant 2, including its Skills, Perks, and Trait.

All Remnant 2 Challenger Archetype Skills 

The Challenger Archetype has three skills that players can use on the battlefield. All these skills have different cooldown rates, so players should use them cautiously to maximize the damage output. 

• War Stomp: Creates a high-impact tremor that deals 210 damage and additional stagger in a forward cone up to 7.5 meters. It deals damage in all directions at point-blank range.
• Juggernaut: Become nearly unstoppable, gaining Bulwark level 3, 15% increased movement and melee speed, and 50% increased melee damage. Stagger damage is reduced by one. Lasts 25 seconds.
• Rampage: Enters a heightened state of battle which increases fire rate by 15%, reload speed by 20%, and movement speed by 10%. Lasts 20 seconds. Also, Dealing high damage to enemies grants one stack of Rage which increases ranged damage by 5% per stack. Upon reaching 10 stacks, the Challenger goes Berserk, which reloads their current firearm and doubles Rampage effects for 20 seconds.

All Remnant 2 Challenger Archetype Perks

In Remnant 2, Perks are passive skills unique for all Archetypes. The Challenger's Perks focuses on survivability and dealing maximum damage to the enemies. 

• Close Quarters: Gain up to 40% ranged and melee damage to all enemies within seven meters. Damage bonus tapers off until 13 meters. Critical chance is increased by up to 10% at the same range. This damage is increased with your Challenger Level.
• Die Hard: When receiving fatal damage, the Challenger becomes invulnerable for five seconds and regenerates 100% of their max health. This can only happen once every ten minutes.
• Face of Danger: Using a Relic within 10 meters of an enemy grants 2 stacks of Bulwark and 10% increased for 10 seconds.
• Intimidating Presence: After activating a Challenger Skill, enemies within 10 meters deal 10% less damage for 15 seconds with an additional 2.5% damage reduction per enemy affected (max 10%)
• Powerlifter: Both the additional stamina cost increase for each weight bracket and stamina regen delay are reduced by 50%.

All Remnant 2 Challenger Archetype Traits

The Challenger Archetype's exclusive Trait in Remnant 2 is Strong Back. Upgrading this Trait will reduce the player's Armor Encumbrance, allowing them to equip more heavy armor.

Aside from this, The Challenger also gains access to universal Traits such as Vigor, Endurance, Spirit, and Experience.

That's everything players need to know about the Challenger Archetype in Remnant 2.