Remnant 2: Best Challenger build

Challenger is a durable and beginner-friendly Archetype and our best Challenger build guide has everything you need to master it in Remnant 2.

Remnant 2 is the successor to 2019’s title, Remnant: From the Ashes. Like its prequel, there are many Archetypes you can choose from to start your souls-like journey offered by Gunfire Games.

One of the many Archetypes in Remnant 2 is the Challenger. It’s very durable, meaning it can tank a lot of damage at close quarters, making it ideal for players just starting with the genre. However, you’ll still need to equip the right arsenal to stand toe to toe against some of the mightiest enemies in the game.

So, here’s the best Challenger build in Remnant 2, listing down all the necessary amulets, skills, weapons, and more.

Contents

• Best Secondary Archetypes
• Best Weapons
• Best Skills
• Best Trait
• Best Challenger build

Best Secondary Archetypes for a Challenger in Remnant 2

There are many secondary Archetypes you can experiment with a Challenger in Remnant 2. However, only a handful go really well with your chosen primary Archetype.

Here are some of the best Secondary Archetypes for a Challenger in Remnant 2:

• Engineer
• Hunter
• Invader

Out of the three sub-classes mentioned above, the Engineer Archetype can be one of the best secondary options for a Challenger. Combining these two makes your character equally lethal in both long and short-range combat.

Best Weapons for a Challenger in Remnant 2

Here are some of the best primary weapon options for a Challenger in Remnant 2:

• Nightfall
• Plasma Cutter

For handguns or secondary weapons, you may choose either of these two:

• Cube Gun
• Enigma

And lastly, for the melee weapon, you may go with the Nightshade. It looks like claws that can strike fast with a high Critical Hit chance, proving to be one of the best melee options for a Challenger.

Best Skills for a Challenger in Remnant 2

Here are the best Skills you can choose for a Challenger in Remnant 2:

• Primary Skill: Juggernaut
• Secondary Skill: Vulcan

Juggernaut gives a Challenger increased movement speed, melee speed, and damage. It lasts for 25 seconds and reduces the stagger level of the class.

The Vulcan Skill of Engineers allows your Challenger to deploy a Vulcan Turret that automatically kills enemies when they come into its vision or line of sight. This sub-class also comes in handy especially when you’re in a co-op session.

Best Trait for a Challenger in Remnant 2

The best Trait for a Challenger class in Remnant 2 is Strong Back. It allows you to equip heavy armor, that can tank a lot more damage against tougher enemies.

The other two available traits include Fortify and Vigor.

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Best Challenger build in Remnant 2

Category	Item
Secondary Archetype	Engineer
Weapons	Nightfall, Enigma, Nightshade
Skills	Primary – Juggernaut, Secondary – Vulcan
Trait	Strong Back
Amulets	Ankh of Power, Death’s Embrace, Indignant Fetish, Ravager’s Mark
Armor	Leto Mark II
Perks	Die Hard, Intimidating Presence
Relic	Dragon Heart
Rings	Berserker’s Crest, Blood Tinged Ring, Fae Bruiser Ring, Zania’s Malice

So, there you have it — that’s a rundown of the best Challenger build in Remnant 2. For more about the game, be sure to check our content and guides below:

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