Remnant 2 is a game that allows for many crazy builds, mostly revolving around the run-and-gun mechanics the series is known for. The game’s take on the Summoner Archetype is exactly what you would expect. But with explosive results.
Similar to the Handler Archetype, the Summoner has creatures that fight by their side. The biggest difference is that the Summoner can choose to SACRIFICE the creatures under their control. This opens up a host of tactical advantages that aren’t possible with a partner simply fighting by their side to the death.
How to Get the Summoner Archetype in Remnant 2
As a secret Archetype, the Summoner isn’t exactly trying to remain hidden from you. Only RNG will spoil a possible encounter with this class. On more than one occasion. Allow us to explain.
The Summoner Archetype can be found in an instance of Yaesha. In one of the forest areas to be exact. As a foreword, this is one of the easiest secret Archetypes to obtain if your luck holds out long enough.
The Material necessary to create the Archetype can be bought from a special vendor called the Bloodmoon Altar. This altar does not appear in every instance of Yaesha. Though if one is present, it will appear on the map as a blue tombstone-looking object.
The most common places it is likely to spawn are in the Faithless Thicket and the Forbidden Grove. It is possible that it can spawn in other places but we’ve not heard of any other places. If you fail to see it during your travels, simply load up a random instance in Adventure Mode and search the forest Overworlds until it is found.
Once accessed, the item you are looking for is called the Faded Grimoire Material. This is the item needed to unlock the Summoner.
- Faded Grimoire Material
- Blood Moon Essence (15)
- Lumenite Crystal (5)
- Scrap (1500)
You will notice that the material needs something called Blood Moon Essence. It is a currency exclusive to Yaesha. And it is a pain to acquire.
You will notice during your travels that the moon will sometimes turn red. This is a special event called the Blood Moon. During this event, flying wisps will wander around the forest Overworld. The event seems to only happen in the Faithless Thicket and the Forbidden Grove during certain times.
The wisps themselves don’t pose a threat. The surrounding monsters on the other hand will hinder your efforts to harvest the precious resource. Shooting one down will net you (one) Blood Moon Essence.
Important: Treat Blood Moon Essence is one of the rarest resources in the game. They are not easy to find, noted by the fact that they are time-locked. From our experience and the information we’ve gathered so far, it would seem like the resource is capped at around 20 or so per Yaesha instance. If you want to get more, you’ll have to reroll an Adventure Mode of Yaesha until you have everything you need.
Once you have bought the material, head back to Ward 13 and ask Wallace to craft you the Tome of the Bringer engram. This will grant you access to the Summoner archetype.
Summoner Archetype Support Items
Apart from the material, several support items can be bought from the Bloodmoon Altar. These items not only directly support the Summoner but also other Archetypes that rely on summons to fight.
Archetype Armor
- Knotted Helm:
- Blood Moon Essence (5)
- Scrap (300)
- Knotted Cage:
- Blood Moon Essence (10)
- Scrap (800)
- Knotted Greaves:
- Blood Moon Essence (7)
- Scrap (600)
- Knotted Gloves:
- Blood Moon Essence (3)
- Scrap (250)
Archetype Amulet and Ring
- Soul Anchor
- Summoning increases all damage dealt by 20% for 30s.
- Blood Moon Essence (10)
- Lumenite Crystal (3)
- Scrap (1000)
- Soul Guard
- Gain a stack of BULWARK for each active Summon.
- Blood Moon Essence (5)
- Lumenite Crystal (2)
- Scrap (750)
Archetype Melee Weapon
- Blade of Gul
- Blood Moon Essence (10)
- Scrap (1250)
Summoner Archetype Details
The Summoner is the ultimate puppetmaster. They summon creatures to fight by their side. And they also decide whether or not the creatures summoned get to live or die. But fret not, through the SACRIFICE of each creature, the Summoner gains certain tactical advantages depending on their level.
It’s more of the mechanically demanding classes in the game. But one of the most rewarding. You’re not simply calling creatures to fight on your behalf, you are tactically killing them off at the right moment for greater benefits and all the while fighting enemies yourself.
Preferred Amulets:
- Soul Anchor
- Spirit Wisp Amulet
- Laemir Censer
Preferred Rings:
- Soul Guard
- Kinetic Cycle Stone
- Stone of Continuance
- White Pawn Stamp
- Black Pawn Stamp
Prime Perk:
- Ruthless: When the Summoner deals damage to their Minion, it causes them to ENRAGE. Minions gain 30% increased Damage, Attack Speed, and Movement Speed. Lasts 20s.
Archetype Trait:
- Regrowth: Increases Health Regeneration by (0.15/s to 1.5/s)
Skills:
- Minion: Hollow
- PRESS: Summons a Root Hollow Minion to fight by your side. Costs 15% of Max Health to summon, but will not kill Summoner. Max (2).
- HOLD: SACRIFICE Root Hollow Minions to explode, dealing 150 damage within 5m. Reduces Skill Cooldown by up to 50% based on remaining Health of each Minion Sacrificed. Cooldown: 29.4s.
- Minion: Flyer
- PRESS: Summons a Root Flyer Minion to fight by your side. Costs 10% of Max Health to summon, but will not kill Summoner. Max (2).
- HOLD: SACRIFICE Root Flyer Minions, dealing 50 Damage within 3m and spawning 3 homing projectiles which explode on contact for 150 damage each. Reduces Skill Cooldown by up to 50% based on remaining of each Minion Sacrificed. Cooldown: 44.1s.
- Minion: Reaver
- PRESS: Summons a Root Reaver Minion to fight by your side. Costs 35% of Max Health to summon, but will not kill Summoner. Max (1).
- HOLD: SACRIFICE Root Reaver Minion, dealing 200 Damage within 6m and spawning Spore Bombs which bounce and explode on contact for 200 damage each. Reduces Skill Cooldown by up to 50% based on remaining Health of Minion. Cooldown:117.6s.
Perks:
- Dominator: Increases Mod and Skill Damage by 3.5% while a Minion is active. Sacrificing a Minion increases Ranged and Melee Damage by 3% for 30s or until another Minion is summoned. Increases with Summoner Level.
- Residue: Minions that expire leave a 3m Aura which heals 2.5% Health per second. Lasts 10s.
- Outrage: Sacrifice grants 3% Lifesteal for each Minion Sacrificed. Lasts 10s.
- Incite: Using a Relic grants Minions 5% Max HP per second, and increases their damage dealt by 15%. Lasts 30s.
If you’re looking to unlock the best tank or a more agile approach than a summoner, then we recommend you unlock the Engineer or Invader in Remnant 2. If your purpose in playing the game is to find all the secrets there are, then the Explorer Archetype is the right one for you. And for more Remnant 2 guides, check out our list of articles on the game.