InRemnant 2, weapon Mods are components that provide skills for your ranged weapons. These mods prove very helpful during combat, whether dealing with regular enemies or boss battles as they offer a range of effects spanning from offense to defense.
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After completing the tutorial section in the game, you’ll arrive at Ward 13, which serves as the central hub. Here, you’ll encounter numerous NPCs and have the opportunity to select your starting Archetype while obtaining your equipment to begin your journey. One essential item you’ll also need before your journey is a weapon mod, which you can craft at Ava McCabe’s workshop.
Which Weapon Mod Should You Pick First?
At McCabe, you’ll have the option to get your hands on one of the four available starting weapon Mods. Each of them is different and the table below will outline all of them and their effect.
Mod Power Requirement
Healing Shot
Shoota healing payloadthat explodes upon hitting allies, restoring30% of their maximum health.
If no ally is hit, the payload remains inactive until an ally approaches.Inactive payloads last for 30 seconds and gradually lose their healing effectiveness.
600.
Concussive Shot
Releasesa precise burst of airthrough all targets within 8 meterscausing 155 damage and producing a 5x impact-
Scrap Shot
Launchesa caltrops grenadethat detonates, spanning a 6-meter radius.
The caltrops inflict20 damage per second and induce a Slow on enemiesthat step on them. This effect remains for 10 seconds.
750.
Hot Shot
Enchants ammunition with firewhile also increasing Ranged damage by 15% for 20 seconds.
Shots cause aBurning status effectthat deals200 Fire damageover a duration of 10 seconds.
1,250.
Now that you’re familiar with the effects of all these four weapon Mods, choosing the best one isa matter of personal preferencebased on the Archetype you selectand your preferred playstyle.
Among these four options,Hot Shotis likely the most beneficial. It enhances your offensive capabilities and lets you inflict Burning on enemies that gradually wear down their health.
Getting your hands on Elemental damage early in the game can be a game-changer. Hot Shot, in particular, becomesyour main tool for causing Burning status, which can really come in handy against bosses that are weak to Fire.
On the other hand, if you’re tackling the game with friends, opting forHealing Shotcould be a smart move. It lets you provide support and healing to your teammates. When things get hectic with lots of enemies,having a healing pool for your allies while still dealing damage is pretty much unbeatable.
As for the other two options,Scrap ShotandConcussive Shot, they can be occasionally handy. When faced with a horde of enemies,Scrap Shotsteps in by inflicting Slow on them, giving you a breather to heal up. On the other hand,Concussive Shot pushes enemies away, giving you the space you need to reposition yourself.
Don’t worry too much about your decision, as you can gather additional materials and have another Mod crafted if you’re not satisfied with your initial choice.
