Summary
Whether playing solo or as part of a squad, anyone who has spent a significant amount of time inRemnant 2so far during its early launch window can attest to the ability of certain enemy types to quickly overwhelm the player. Although the game gives players more options for melee attacking in the sequel, combat inRemnant 2is still arguably focused around ranged options. Each class starts with both a handgun and a long gun for ranged attacks, but one class in particular is designed around use of its long gun. If players are looking to be effective while dealing damage from a safe distance, look no further than the Hunter class.
The Hunter is theonly returning class fromRemnant: From The Ashes, and spending some time with the archetype in the game’s early hours makes it apparent as to why. With an excellent starting skill that marks all nearby enemies and an extremely powerful long gun, the Hunter just might be the best first choice for anyone that doesn’t like the idea of getting swarmed by a mob of eldritch horrors. After all, there’s no chance for enemies to overwhelm the player when they’ve been safely dispatched from afar.
Remnant 2 Hunter Perks
Remnant 2 Hunter Skills
While the fact that the Hunter is the only returning class archetype fromRemnant 2’s predecessormight suggest that the class is one of the best in available at the start of the game, it should be noted that playing as a Hunter in single-player can be quite difficult if players don’t focus on utilizing the class for its strengths. Because the Hunter is a ranged specialist, it’s quite possible to get overwhelmed and have fewer options for survivability at close range. Getting swarmed by a mob as a Hunter and letting panic set in is a surefire way to see the game over screen.
Thankfully, the Hunter’s skills and perks provide bonuses to Weakspot Damage and Burst Damage, along with stacks that make all the other skills and perks in use more effective thanks to various bonuses. With careful positioning, calculated advancement into encounters, and careful ADS to target enemy weak spots, players using the Hunter can avoid ever needing to come within 10 meters of an enemy before it’s been completely wiped. Even ifplayingRemnant 2solo, the Hunter is one of the most powerful classes for boss and elite enemy fights thanks to its ability to exploit enemy weaknesses.
Remnant 2releases on July 25 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
