Remnant 2: Best DPS Classes [Skills, Perks, Archetype]

The Remnant 2 Best DPS guide will showcase the Hunter and Gunslinger class, as well as their skills, perks and archetype traits!

Remnant 2 allows players to work and choose their favorite classes, essentially known as archetypes, allowing you to make your favorite builds and the deadliest character available. Players might want to know the Remnant 2 Best DPS classes available for players, their perks, overview, stats, and everything in between! 

Key Takeaways
  • The Best DPS in Remnant 2 features two classes that players can centralize, such as the Hunter and Gunslinger classes. 
  • Hunter: This class is focused on dealing with long-ranged damage and immense burst damage. 
  • The prime perk for Hunter is Dead to Rights, and Longshot is its archetype trait. 
  • Gunslinger: The class is aimed at those who like to deal medium to long-range damage and conserve ammo.
  • Its prime perk is Loaded, and Longshot is the chosen Archetype trait

Remnant 2 Best DPS Classes Comparison

Below listed is a summarized version of the two best DPS classes in-game: 

Remnant 2 Best DPSHunterGunslinger
Prime PerkDead to EyeLoaded
PerksDeadeye, Return to Sender, Urgency, IntuitionSwift Shot, Posse Up, Quick Hands, Sleight of Hands.
SkillsHunter's Mark, Hunter's Focus, Hunter's ShroudQuick Draw, Sidewinder, Bulletstorm

Remnant 2 Hunter Class 

Best DPS Class For Long Ranged Combat In Remnant 2.

Kicking things off, the Hunter is one of the best solo classes that players will want to go for to become the Remnant 2 Best DPS Class. 

Hunter
Hunter (Image Credits eXputer)

It is essentially known to be the best archetype, mainly focused on excelling in dealing with long-ranged damage while allowing players to stay safe at a distance. 

The starting class in Remnant 2 mainly aims to remove enemies’ weak points as much as possible while also unleashing immense amounts of burst damage, which is especially good for groups of enemies. 

  • Focuses on long range.
  • The damage output is extremely high.
  • Can dominate enemies in groups.
  • Difficult to master.
  • Not viable in close combats.
  • Why I Chose This: This DPS-based approach on the Hunter class focuses on dominating long-range combat with extremely high damage output.

Prime Perk 

One of the main things that players will be able to discover is the prime perk for the DPS Class, and when it comes to Hunter, the prime perk is Dead to Rights. 

While at level 0, dealing with 65 base-ranged weak spot damage will extend the duration of the active Hunter skills by 2.5 seconds. However, it can be increased with upgrades.

Archetype Trait 

The dual archetype trait for the class is known as Longshot. 

  • Longshot: It can increase the overall weapon’s ideal range by 600 cm whenever it has been completely maxed out. 
Trait Level  Weapon Ideal Range Increases (cm)
1 60
2 120
3 180
4 240
5 300
6 360
7 420
8 480
9 540
10 600

Perks 

Other than that, a few specific perks are offered if you select the Hunter class, ranging from Deadeye, Return To Sender, Urgency, and Intuition. 

Hunter Perks
Hunter Perks (Image Credits eXputer)

Deadeye 

One of the first perks that you’ll be able to see is Deadeye. 

  • Level 1: Players can get 4% ranged damage and 1.5% weak spot damage. 

Return To Sender 

Moving on, the next perk that you should be able to experience is Return To Sender. 

  • Level 2 Unlock: Kills gained with the critical hits and weak spot damage will enhance the overall Ammo drops by 25%.

Urgency 

With Urgency, it gets unlocked at level 3. 

  • Urgency: Firearms that are used will gain 15% reload speed after a kill and end up lasting 3 seconds.

Intuition 

Last, it is known as Intuition, which gets unlocked at level 4. 

  • Intuition: Anytime you use a relic, it will extend the overall relic duration for any hunter skill by 5 seconds, and the effect will decrease with each use.

Skills 

Hunter's Skills
Hunter’s Skills (Image Credits eXputer)

Moving on, the next thing you will want to cater to for your Remnant 2 Best DPS class are the skills that can be used with it. 

I would recommend going with the following skills: 

Hunter’s Mark 

One of the first skills that players can get is the Hunter’s Mark. 

  • Hunter’s Mark: It will enhance the overall spatial awareness by casting down an Aura that will apply Mark to all opponents within a 35-meter range.

Hunter’s Focus 

Next up, Hunter’s Focus is also an incredible skill to invest in. 

  • Hunter’s Focus: Consistently aiming at targets while uninterrupted for one second will allow the player to enter a Focused state. 

Hunter’s Shroud 

Hunter's Shroud
Hunter’s Shroud (Image Credits eXputer)

The Hunter’s Shroud will allow players to become shrouded, which will decrease the overall enemy awareness, but if you use a skill, the shrouded state gets canceled. 

Gunslinger DPS Class In Remnant 2

Best DPS Class For Mid Ranged Combat In Remnant 2.

The next class for the Best DPS I would recommend is the Gunslinger. It mainly focuses on being a DPS class that has medium range and will primarily cater towards saving as much ammo as possible. Apart from that, players can unleash damage while being at a considerable distance and save ammo. 

  • The damage output is pretty high.
  • Focuses on mid-range combat.
  • Saves ammo.
  • Focuses too much on the damage.
  • Why I Chose This: I chose the gunslinger as a DPS class due to its ability to annihilate most of the enemies in its way with the massive damage output.

Prime Perk 

Gunslinger
Gunslinger (Image Credits eXputer)

For the prime perk, it is known as Loaded, and it gets automatically unlocked for players. Anytime you activate a Gunslinger skill, both weapons will get instantly reloaded, and you will get infinite reserve ammo for all of your weapons for 5 seconds. Also, the skill can be upgraded.

Ammo Reserves 

When it comes to the Ammo Reserves, it will end up increasing the overall ammo reserves for players by 50% at the max level. 

Traits Level  Ammo Reserves Increase 
1 5%
2 10%
3 15%
4 20%
5 25%
6 30%
7 35%
8 40%
9 45%
10 50%

Perks 

Gunslinger Perks
Gunslinger Perks (Image Credits eXputer)

As far as the perks are concerned, there are four that players can look at, ranging from Swift Shot, Posse Up, Quick Hands, and Sleight of Hand. 

Swift Shot 

Starting with Swift Shot, it will be unlocked for players at level 1, allowing you a 1.5% fire rate and 2.5% ranged damage.

Posse Up 

With Posse Up, it will essentially be unlocked at level 2, and the ammo pickups will grant players 20% extra ammo per player, with the bonus, which will end up being split between your allies.  

Quick Hands 

Moving on, another useful utility perk is Quick Hands, which is accessible once you reach level 3, and with it, firearms will get 10% reload speed. 

Sleight of Hand 

Lastly, Sleight of Hand is a relic perk that is unlocked at level 4, and if you use a relic, it will reload your firearm. 

Skills 

Gunslinger Skills
Gunslinger Skills (Image Credits eXputer)

Regarding the skills for the class, as per my experience, there are three to choose from: Quick Draw, Sidewinder, and Bulletstorm. 

Quick Draw 

The first skill is Quick Draw, which allows players to use their side piece and unleash 6 critical shots. Also, every shot will deal 35 base damage and double the total stagger value. 

  • Pressing It: If you press it, it will fire forward all opponents within view within a range of 25 meters. 
  • Holding it: If you hold and then release it, it will cast out one deadly shot. 

Sidewinder 

The next skill is Sidewinder, which allows players to summon forth the power of the Desert Sidewinder snake to increase the movement speed and speed by 50%. 

Bulletstorm 

Lastly, in my opinion, the Bulletstorm skill shouldn’t be ignored either. It allows you to use its full power and speed and gives a 20% fire rate increase. Also, the reload speed will be boosted by 50% for all ranged weapons, too.  

And that’s just about it! All that players need to know about the Remnant 2 Best DPS, so with that, I wrap up my guide! While you’re here, read the Remnant 2 All Editions guide! Alongside that, the Remnant 2 Locations guide is a must-read!

The Remnant 2 Relic Fragment guide will also showcase how to get relic fragments! Lastly, don’t miss out on the Remnant 2 Decorum Cipher guide!

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