Remnant 2 - Deadly Debuffs and More

10 November 2023 / by Tom Schwiha
Remnant 2 - Deadly Debuffs and More

A new archetype enters the battlefield

Friends of virtual shooting, there's news! The Remnant 2 Ritualist has recently been introduced and I'm already excited. With the upcoming release of The Awakened King DLC, this new playable character will be a true master of status effects. Do you enjoy playing tactically and putting your opponents in a weakened position? Then the Ritualist might be just your thing.

Ritualist - The Master of Suffering

With the release date of Remnant 2 The Awakened King just around the corner, developer Gunfire Games gives us a first glimpse into the latest addition to this breathtaking co-op game. The Ritualist archetype is "a master of pain and suffering," who knows how to skillfully use status effects to bring his opponents to their knees. A welcome addition to the team in Remnant 2.

The Abilities of the Ritualist

What makes the Ritualist particularly interesting is its main ability, 'Vile'. This ability makes enemies more susceptible to status ailments and causes them to transfer all applied status effects to nearby enemies upon their death. But that's not all: the Ritualist has other impressive abilities as well. With 'Eruption', you can make nearby enemies explode, and with 'Miasma', you can instantly apply the effects of bleeding, burning, overloading, and corrosion to all enemies in the area.

Health vs. Damage Bonus

'Death Wish', another ability of the Ritualist, is truly powerful: it curses yourself, causing your health to constantly drain and blocking any healing. In return, however, you receive a significant damage bonus and a strong life leech effect. It's a risky trade-off, but one that can definitely be worth it.

Playable without Purchase?

Gunfire Games has confirmed that you can play the Remnant 2 DLC even without purchasing it. However, you can only use the new equipment that comes with it once you have paid for the expansion. This likely means that you have to buy the Ritualist in order to play as it. But from what we have seen so far, this investment definitely seems worthwhile.

Release Date and Additional Content

Remnant 2 The Awakened King will be released on November 14th and will be available on both Steam and the Epic Games Store. It is included for all players who already own the Remnant 2 Ultimate Edition. Look forward to two more DLCs and new content from Yaesha and N'Erud in the upcoming releases.

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