Summary
In just the first two days sinceRemnant 2’s early access launch began for Ultimate Edition adopters, the game has already gone a long way toward asserting just how varied and unique each of its starting classes is. One of the chief complaints lodged against the game’s predecessor,Remnant: From the Ashes, was that the classes lacked identity and essentially all played the same.Remnant 2does a great job of addressing this complaint with its starting class archetypes, and perhaps no starting class other than the Handler shows just how different the game’s approach to its classes is compared to the first game in the series.
The Handler is the only class inRemnant 2, starting or otherwise, whose skills are entirely built around its constant AI companion. DespiteRemnant 2’s dire post-apocalyptic settingand story, there are thankfully still plenty of canine friends to be found, and the Handler’s companion is none other than a dog. The dog companion can have its role in combat determined based on the use of one of the class' three available skills and makes the act of playing solo feel far less lonely thanks to always having an AI-controlled buddy within arms reach.
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Remnant 2: Handler Perks and Skills
When considering which class to choose as astarting point inRemnant 2, there are two things that are important to keep in mind. The first is that, eventually, players will obtain the ability to switch their archetype, making it so that they’re not locked into their initial choice. The second point to ponder is which of the starting loadouts is best for a particular play style. Each class has its own pros and cons in terms of starting loadouts, but for players that want to run-and-gun while spraying fire from automatic weapons, The Handler just might be the best choice for a starting class.
In addition to the AI-controlled dog companion that always accompanies the Handler, the class has the unique perk of reducing the damage from friendly fire as its unique trait. For anyoneplaying co-op inRemnant 2, constant situational awareness is necessary to avoid accidentally damaging squadmates with friendly fire during tense encounters. The Handler and its Companion definitely are support class options similar to the Medic, but with a few more offensive capabilities and some great starting gear, they may be more appealing to players who aren’t looking to exclusively play the role of a healer.
Remnant 2 Handler Perks
Remnant 2 Handler Skills
Each of the available skills for the Handler change based on how players press the skill button to direct their canine companion. The effect of each skill shifts depending on whether players use a single press, double press, or hold the skill button, with each of these inputs affecting how the Companion responds to the assigned skill. Withthe Handler’s Companionable to both buff allies and draw aggro from enemies, the class is perhaps one of the better offensive-focused support options for startingRemnant 2.
Remnant 2releases on July 25 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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