InRemnant 2, customization and options are plenty. Since there are 12 Archetypes to handle, knowing the right options can be tricky for some. If you’ve played enough, you probably already know that traits are unique passive abilities that give your Archetype bonus buffs.
So, which of the traits are the best ones to use? Each Archetype has its niche skills and features, so you’ll want to complement those. Between the core traits, Archetype traits, and the general traits that can be used by any Archetype, there’s a lot to uncover. Since the game is pretty challenging, to say the least, you should choose the right traits when going forward.
Updated on July 15, 2025, by Mohamed El Ouardighi:The Forgotten Kingdom DLC has arrived, bringing along thrilling new content, including a fresh Archetype and its unique Trait. We’ve made sure to include this latest addition in our list, so you can stay up to date with all the latest happenings.
13Blood Bond
Summoner
The Blood Bond trait’s focus is buffing an Archetype’s summons, and since you’re dealing with the Summoner, this is one of the best traits to leverage for this particular class. Blood Bond lets your Summoner’s entities absorb a good amount of damage, ultimately protecting you from it.
You’re in for a treat since at max level, this trait can let your summons absorb ten percent of any damage taken. So, upgrade it as you level up and spend your trait points wisely.
12Triage
Medic
Recovering your HP can be pretty tough in-game, that’s why you’ll need your Medic player to be correct and ready when you’re in the midst of battle. Since the Medic is the best healer type in-game, then you’ll want to spend trait points on a trait like Triage. Triage is an archetype trait that boosts your medic’s healing abilities.
When you reach level ten, you’ll be able to provide life-saving health buffs to all your teammates as your healing abilities will boost up to 50 percent.
11Affliction
Ritualist
The Ritualistis the latest Archetype inthe Awakened King. He loves causing trouble for enemies and messing them up with status effects that really sting. If your style is all about setting enemies on fire or giving them a good shock withyour Enigma gun, then this trait is perfect for you.
The Affliction trait? It’s like giving your enemies a taste of their own medicine but even worse. It makes those status effects last longer, so they have more time to regret their choices. When you max it out, you can double the duration. So you can step back and watch enemies burn or bleed while you just need a couple more shots to finish them off. It’s like adding a little extra spice to your victory.
10Gifted
Invoker
The Invoker excels in skill usage and minimizing cooldowns, allowing you to employ them frequently in battle to swiftly deal with foes. One of its standout traits, the Gifted trait, extends the duration of skills. In essence, if you have a skill that provides a boost, you’ll enjoy that benefit for a longer period.
This trait pairs seamlessly with two of its skills, Way of Meidra and Way of Lydusa, both offering offensive and defensive capabilities. Therefore, if your build focuses on enhancing your attacks with bonus effects, investing in this skill is essential for maximizing your effectiveness in combat.
9Untouchable
Invader
Your nimble and evasive Invader player can seriously take advantage of the Untouchable trait. This trait will increase your Evade Window and upgrade your invulnerability. Spend enough trait points on this trait, and at max level, you may benefit from your Evade Window increasing by 30 percent.
For the Invader archetype, this trait is the perfect match. Your unique ability to be invincible for short amounts of time, coupled with the fact that you may deal a good amount of damage, can make you invaluable during battle. Max out the Untouchable trait and perfect your unique combat style, and you will be untouchable.
8Longshot
Hunter
If you want to become a better long-range precision player, then you should spend your trait points on the Longshot trait for your hunter. The Longshot trait increases the weapon’s ideal range and, when you upgrade it to max level, you can increase weapon’s ideal range by 600 centimeters.
Since yourely heavily on your weaponsand your precision, you’ll want a trait that can leverage those abilities to their full extent. Longshot will help you kill off enemies from a farther distance. This will keep your Hunter safe and is ideal for their combat style.
7Kinship
Handler
Remnant 2 is not easy mode, and things can get chaotic. Accidental friendly fire is more common than you’d think it is. Handlers have a special trait that can lessen damage dealt with by friendly fire, which makes them valuable team players.
The Kinship trait essentially reduces the damage dealt and taken by accidental friendly fire. At max level, it reduces the initial damage by 80 percent. It might seem like a niche trait and buff at first, but trust us, you’ll need it.
6Ammo Reserves (Gunslinger)
You’ll have a powerhouse of consistent and fast DPS if you’ve got a Gunslinger who’s maxed out their Ammo Reserves trait. Gunslingers, by default, save up the most ammo as an Archetype among all the others.
By using and maxing out the Ammo Reserves trait, you can increase the amount of ammo you have by a whopping 50 percent. This can be a complete life-saver when facing enemies and bosses.
5Swiftness
Explorer
The Explorer’s strengths lie in their exceptional ability to find valuable loot and hidden treasures and their agility. They make for a great team player for their resourcefulness and their ability to improve speed for their allies.
By maxing out their Swiftness trait, they can increase all movement speeds to 15 percent. This helps you and your teammates evade better, escape when you need to, and essentially lets you cover more ground.
4Fortify
Engineer
If you’ve seen the Engineer, you knowhe’s armored upto the T. Not surprisingly, his defense stats are one of the best in the game. If you’re an Engineer Archetype and you want to leverage a trait that complements your overall build, you’ll want to max out your Fortify trait.
Fortify increases defense stats by upgrading armor effectiveness. When maxed out to the highest level, you can improve armor effectiveness by 50 percent. You become impenetrable.
