The Handler is an Archetype in Remnant 2. The Handler brings a Dog Companion to the fight, and many of his abilities revolve around it. Handlers can determine the nature of the dog by using one of the three skills. While playing Multiplayer, the Handler is a support Class, that may assist the team granting diffferent kinds of buffs. Archetypes can be considered the different Classes available in-game. Players' Archetype choice at the beginning of the game is important, but they can change them to another one later on by using another Archetype's item if they so desire.
Pet Companion, Teamwork, Utility
Remnant 2 Handler Information
- The Handler specialises in teamwork in both solo and cooperative scenarios.
How to unlock Handler in Remnant 2
To unlock the Handler Archetype players need to craft the following Engram, if the player did not pick it as their starting class:
To craft the Silent Whistle Engram, players first need to obtain Old Whistle which can be bought from Mudtooth for 1500 
Starting Equipment for Handler in Remnant 2
The Handler starts the game with the following Equipment:
Armor
Weapons
Remnant 2 Handler Archetype Item
- The Handler archetype is activated by slotting the Silent Whistle item.
Handler Progression in Remnant 2
Remnant 2 Handler Prime Perk
All Archetypes have one unique Prime Perk, which becomes available once they use an Archetype as the Main Class. Prime Perks can get two upgrades. The first one when they reach level 5, and the second one once they reach level 10.
Bonded
Prime Perk
Automatically Unlocked
When Handler is downed, Companion will attempt to revive them at 50% Max Health. Can be used to revive allies with Command. Downed ally must have a Relic charge.
Cooldown: 120s
Upgraded at Level 5
When Handler is downed, Companion will attempt to revive them at 50% Max Health. Can be used to revive allies with Command. Downed ally must have a Relic charge.
Cooldown: 105s
Upgraded at level 10
When Handler is downed, Companion will attempt to revive them at 50% Max Health. Can be used to revive allies with Command. Downed ally must have a Relic charge.
Cooldown: 90s
Remnant 2 Handler Archetype Perks
Archetype Perks are divided into four different categories: Damage Perks, Team Perks, Utility Perks, and Relic Perks.
Damage Perk
Pack Hunter
Damage Perk
Unlocked at level 1
Gain 3% Ranged, Melee and Skill Damage while Companion is within 40m of the player.
Increases with Handler Level
Upgrade Unlocked at level 6
Gain 18% Ranged, Melee and Skill Damage and 5% Ranged, Melee and Skill Critical Chance while Companion is within 40m of the player.
Increases with Handler Level
(level 10: 30% Ranged, Melee and Skill Damage)
Team Perk
Spirit of the Wolf
Team Perk
Unlocked at level 2
Increases Movement Speed by 10%. All allies within 10m of the Handler gain the Handler's Movement Spped (if faster).
Upgrade unlocked at level 7
Increases Movement Speed by 10%. All allies within 10m of the Handler gain the Handler's Movement Speed (if faster). Reduces the Stamina Cost of actions for allies by 15%.
Utility Perk
Teamwork
Utility Perk
Unlocked at level 3
Handler and Companion gain 15% increased Revive Speed.
Upgrade unlocked at level 8
Handler and Companion gain 30% increased Revive Speed. While Handler or Companion are reviving, they receive 50% less damage.
Relic Perk
Best Friend
Relic Perk
Unlocked at level 4
Using a Relic fully restores the Companion's health.
Upgrade unlocked at level 9
Using a Relic fully restores the Companion's health and grants them 25% Damage and 35% Damage Resistance for 15s.
Handler Skills in Remnant 2
All Archetypes have three skills at their disposal, but they can only have one equipped at a time. These skills have long cooldowns, making the decision of WHEN to use them a crucial one. Skills can't be upgraded, and have only one level.
Guard Dog
Automatically Unlocked
Companion will follow the Handler and generate 15% incresed Threat while attacking. All damage to them is reduced by 20%.
SINGLE PRESS: Companion engages enemies near the targeted location.
DOUBLE TAP: Companion returns to the Handler and remains by their side.
HOLD: Howl reduces damage by 15% to all allies within 20m and the Companion generates additional Threat. Lasts 20s.
Cooldown 90s
Support Dog
Unlocked at level 5
Companion will follow the Handler and continously heal allies within 3.5m for 0.25% of Max Health per second.
SINGLE PRESS: Companion engages enemies near the targeted location.
DOUBLE TAP: Companion returns to the Handler and remains by their side.
HOLD: Howl grants 2% of Max Health per second and 25% increased Movemente Speed to all allies within 20m. Lasts 25s
Cooldown: 90s
Attack Dog
Unlocked at level 10
Companion will follow the Handler and deal 20% additional damage.
SINGLE PRESS: Companion engages enemies near the targeted location.
DOUBLE TAP: Companion returns to the Handler and remains by their side.
HOLD: Howl increases damage by 20% for all allies within 20m. Lasts 20s.
Cooldown: 90s
Remnant 2 Handler Traits
The Unique Archetype Trait for the Handler Archetype is Kinship, and it level ups automatically as the Archetype levels up.
| Level | Effect |
|---|---|
Level 1 |
-8% Damage Reduction |
Level 2 |
-16% Damage Reduction |
Level 3 |
-24% Damage Reduction |
Level 4 |
-32% Damage Reduction |
Level 5 |
-40% Damage Reduction |
Level 6 |
-48% Damage Reduction |
Level 7 |
-56% Damage Reduction |
Level 8 |
-64% Damage Reduction |
Level 9 |
-72% Damage Reduction |
Level 10 |
-80% Damage Reduction |
Remnant 2 Handler Notes & Trivia
The Handler is constantly followed by a Dog Companion with the following properties:
- The Dog will never die. Once its hp reach 0, he'll be indefinitely downed until you "revive" him.
- Reviving the dog benefits from the Teamwork perk, but it doesn't cost a Relic charge.
- The Dog will revive itself once the fight is over.
- The Dog heals itself when out of combat. Interacting with him heals him faster.
- The Dog inflicts a 5 seconds BLEEDING to the enemies he hits. While the bleeding damage is neglectible, it can synergise with Status Effect-related equipment
- When the dog is on "defense mode" (double tapping a skill), he will stick to you and only attack enemies that get too close.
- An icon on the top-left of the HUD, behind the Dog's healthbar, indicates if the dog is on attack mode or defense mode.
- You can use the basic commands of a skill (single press and double tap) even when it's on cooldown.
- The Dog counts as a Summon for the purposes of Amulets & Rings.
- However, since the Dog cannot be summoned, certain abilities and effects that activate "on summon" (such as the Soul Anchor Amulet) do not work in conjunction with the Dog Companion. (further testing may be required)
- The Dog gains increased health per difficulty.
- The Companion Howl size is affected by Aura size increase.
AnonymousHonestly a very good secondary Archetype for Engineer. Even without the Attack Dog, you still get a lot of Skill damage and Skill crit chance.
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What dogs do y'all use? I mostly use the Guard Dog since it makes the dog more durable and the extra threat generation takes heat off of my other summons (Root Flyers). Plus, the howl makes the whole team more robust.
Sometimes I switch it up with Attack Dog though, since I have a lot of healing methods (Lifeless Heart + relic perk, Healing Shot) + Triage. Against weaker mobs, the best defense is a good offense!
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The self-revive apparently does not work with tranquil heart. Which makes sense since it does not give any health, only health regen. I assume the other non-healing hearts are the same.
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starts with pre-applied traits: vigor 1, endurance 1, expertise 3
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I think a missed opportunity for the Handler, would have been given the dog different outfits based on the other archetype you choose. Challenger would give the dog metal plate vest, medic gives the dog a a Medic backpack, summoner would have the dog covered in root armor, and so forth. I could go on and on how cool that be, but it might be easier said then done. I still like the class though!
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so what exactly does work for handler?
Is it summon dmg only? skill dmg?
I want to maximize my dog and the summons from the summoner...
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Small but annoying bug to look out for when playing Handler (On Xbox at least):
Be careful when you issue commands to your little Fur Missle. Sometimes, when you get staggered in the middle of issuing a command, the skill will permanently grey out and you will no longer be able to use howl commands. Fixed by resting at a World Stone.
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I don't if the class is good or bad I want to know if there is any armor or clothes that the dog can wear I want and where to find It.
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The Kinship trait is NOT global damage reduction. Its just friendly fire damage reduction! In the game the wording is "Reduces Friendly Fire Damage Dealt and Received by XX%" 80% at max. - Source: am lvl 10 handler :)
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good luck on last boss playing as handler - doge cannot attack, doge cannot be redirected to safe zone, doge dies all the time and you will be unable to use skills.. so wellmade archetype - tears will be shed
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The dog is considered a summon, so all summon related items and powers should work with it.
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I'm going to start with this Class, then name my goodest boi "Buffett", then we're going to go around the different planes of existence together in a wonderful survival adventure AND NO ONE CAN STOP US!!!
The ultimate all-around class. If you are ever in doubt about what to slot as a secondary archetype, handler is literally NEVER a bad option. However, this also means handler is an underwhelming class to center a build around, and as such you should always ask "how can handler improve what I have" and not "what can I use to improve handler".
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