Quick Links
- How To Unlock The Archon Archetype
- Archon Archetype Overview
- Archon Archetype Equipment
- Archon Archetype Skills
In Remnant 2, Archetypes act as classes that shape your gameplay and character build. When you select an Archetype, you'll gain access to its specific armor set, weapons, skills, and perks. Since each Archetype is special, you have a choice among the 11 available options. In order to unlock Archetypes, you need to find their corresponding crafting materials, though many of these materials are well hidden and require some skill to obtain them.
RELATED: Remnant 2: How To Farm Corrupted Lumenite Crystals
Among the different Archetypes you can choose from in the game, the Archon Archetype is one that was well-hidden and remained secret until a much later time after the game's release. It was initially uncovered by dataminers, and ever since then, everyone has been attempting to uncover the method for unlocking it.
How To Unlock The Archon Archetype
Collecting The Items
In order to unlock the hidden Archon Archetype, you'll need to collect a variety of items before it becomes accessible.
As a result, you might not fully experience this Archetype until your second time playing the game.
For this, you must gather a complete set of specific items, which are detailed in the table provided below:
Item
Type
Location
Realmwalker Set
Armor Set
Available for purchase from Whispers at Ward 13 after beating the campaign and unlocking the Explorer Archetype.
Ford’s Scattergun
Long gun
Can be found at Red Throne location in Yaesha.
Labyrinth Staff
Melee Weapon
Can be found in the Labyrinth.
Cube Gun
Handgun
Can be crafted at McCabe's with the Conflux Prism from beating Labyrinth Sentinel.
Zania’s Malice Ring
Ring
Can be found in Ashen Wasteland in Root Earth.
Anastasija’s Inspiration
Ring
Can be bought from Whispers at Ward 13.
Black Cat Band
Ring
Available for purchase from Reggie at Ward 13 after dying many times
Amber Moonstone
Ring
Available for purchase from Cass at Ward 13.
Void Heart
Relic
Can found Alepsis-Taura in N'Erud.
Leto’s Amulet
Amulet
Available for purchase from Reggie at Ward 13 after flopping, dodge while wearing heavy armor, 100 times.
Worm Hole
Archetype Skill
Invader Skill level 5.
Fortune Hunter
Archetype Skill
Explorer Skill level 10.
Find The Biome Portal
Once you've collected and equipped all these items, you'll notice a red corrupted aura encircling your character. This means you can proceed to the next step.
Head back to the Labyrinth and navigate your way to the Corrupted Biome Portal.
Starting from the Fractured Ingress checkpoint, progress until you locate the shifting portal. Here, you need to wait for a specific spot before leaping into it; you can refer to the picture below for guidance.
Once you have the location, wait for approximately two to three seconds, then jump into the portal. Even though it might appear as if you're about to die, a bridge will form to provide you with a safe landing.
In the center of this area, there is a stone statue where the Cipher Rod can be found for crafting the Enigma Gun. However, this isn't your destination.
On the right side, you'll notice a strange Biome Portal that shares the same corrupted red effect that you have.
With the complete loadout on hand and equipped, you can interact with this portal and use the Biome Portal Key to unlock it.
Upon doing this, you'll be transported to the backrooms, and here you must locate the Strange Box.
How To Find The Strange Box
While you're in the backrooms, there's a restricted timeframe to locate the Strange Box. Once the time is up, you'll be kicked out and returned to the entrance of the Corrupted Biome Door.
Luckily, you can repeatedly enter the backrooms without any problem until you locate this crafting material.
Make sure to use the Fortune Hunter Skill to help you highlight the items in the backrooms. In addition to finding the Strange Box, you'll also have the opportunity to acquire the Gunfire Security Lanyard Amulet and the Bisected Ring.
Final Steps
With the Strange Box in hand, the process is the same as all other Archetypes.
Take it back to Wallace at Ward 13 and use it, alongside ten Lumenite Crystal and 1,000 scarp to craft the Hexahedron.
Now simply equip this Engram in order to unlock the Archon Archetype.
It's crucial to emphasize that you must have the complete loadout equipped, not just obtained, to be able to interact with the Corrupted Biome Portal and unlock the Archon Archetype.
Archon Archetype Overview
The Archon stands as a unique Archetype that centers around weapon Mods and generating Power Mods, all while providing support to your teammates.
This particular Archetype allows you to optimize the potential of weapon Mods within the game and grants you frequent opportunities to use them.
Arguably, the Archon stands as one of the best choices for a main or secondary Archetype due to its array of skills and perks.
Weapon Mods are notably beneficial, and they can have both offensive and defensive capabilities. Typically, powerful Mods require longer cooldown periods before you can use them again.
However, thanks to the advantages presented by the Archon Archetype's perks, you'll find yourself waiting for less to unleash your weapon Mods repeatedly. This will prove to be useful if you are dealing with a large group of enemies and boss fights.
Archon Archetype Equipment
If you choose to pick the Archon Archetype as your starting class, you'll have the following gear at your disposal:
Weapon Name
Description
XMG57 Bonesaw
A versatile Long Gun with a large magazine and good damage, ideal for medium-range encounters.
Enigma
A special handgun that shoots electric beams and applies the Overloaded status effect, best used in medium-range encounters.
Labyrinth Staff
A reliable special melee weapon that deals decent damage and is perfect for increasing Mod Power.
Armor Name
Description
Labyrinth Headplate
Part of the Labyrinth armor set: a medium armor that offers good protection and resistance to Fire and Shock.
Labyrinth Mantle
Labyrinth Treads
Labyrinth Gauntlets
Archon Archetype Skills
Every Archetype comprises five core components: a Prime Perk, a Damage Perk, a Team Perk, a Utility Perk, and a Relic Perk. Additionally, each Archetype offers three unique combat Skills and a special Trait.
Below is a table presenting the skills and perks unique to the Archon Archetype:
Type
Name
Description
Prime Perk
Tempest
Generates 2 Mod power per second.
Increase Mod Generation by 50% when casting a Mod. Lasts for 6 seconds.
Starting skill
Reality Rune
Creates a 7 meter protective dome that inflicts Slow on enemies and their projectiles.
Allies within gain 25% Damage Reduction. Active for 15 seconds.
Skill at level 5
Chaos Gate
Create a 7 meter unstable zone that gives allies a 15% increase to all damage dealt, 25% Mod generation 15% increased damage taken from enemies to allies. Active for 20 seconds.
Skill at level 10
Havoc Form
Enter Havoc Form that lasts for 30 seconds, but the duration decreases with the use of Havoc Form special abilities.
Fire: Shoot lightning tendrils that deal 84.2 Shock Damage per second to enemies within 15 meters.
Aim: Conjure a 3 meter energy shield that deals 35 Shock damage per second and reduces all incoming damage for all allies by 50%.
Dodge: Execute a blink evade that causes 100 Shock damage to enemies within 3 meters.
Damage Perk
Amplify
5% increased Mod Damage.
Increases with Archon Level.
Team Perk
Power Creep
5% of the Mod Power will be regenerated by all allies when casting a Mod for over 10 seconds.
Utility Perk
Spirit Within
15% reduction in Mod Power requirement.
Relic Perk
Power Leak
Using a Relic gives you 200 Mod Power for both equipped Mods.
Trait
Flash Caster
Increase Casting Speed.
NEXT: Remnant 2: Handler Archetype Guide
