how many possible Archetypes have been confirmed so far?

[Cement]

far as I can tell, we have the 4 starting(medic, Challenger, Handler, hunter, and gunslinger)

apparently someone linked a guide to unlock a "summoner" archetype, but far as I can tell, i'm not sure if it's the same thing as the handler or not

anyone else seen any previews or gameplay suggesting more?

[Death Wish]

"Summoner" is kind of build, based on summons, but not official archetype. Handler archetype abilities have a great potencial to make "Summoner" build

[CLdumbASS]

Originally posted by Death Wish:

"Summoner" is kind of build, based on summons, but not official archetype. Handler archetype abilities have a great potencial to make "Summoner" build

There was a frame of a recent trailer that hid what appears to be a summoner archetype. Or at the very least a root cultist with a summon-looking skill. And they've stated that summoning was definitely still going to be a thing.

Remember that the archetypes they've shown off are just the *starter* ones, not the whole set.

So yeah, handler is not summoner, but we likely have both as archetypes.

[Cement]

Originally posted by CLdumbASS:

Originally posted by Death Wish:

"Summoner" is kind of build, based on summons, but not official archetype. Handler archetype abilities have a great potencial to make "Summoner" build

There was a frame of a recent trailer that hid what appears to be a summoner archetype. Or at the very least a root cultist with a summon-looking skill. And they've stated that summoning was definitely still going to be a thing.

Remember that the archetypes they've shown off are just the *starter* ones, not the whole set.

So yeah, handler is not summoner, but we likely have both as archetypes.

this was the link from the other discussion I mentioned. again can't confirm or deny if this is the right one or not.


https://www.gamespot.com/articles/remnant-2-how-to-unlock-the-summoner-archetype/1100-6516058/#:~:text=How%20to%20unlock%20the%20Summoner%20archetype%20in%20Remnant,orbs%20you%27ll%20see%20flying%20around%20Yaesha%27s%20overworld%20areas

[Atma]

Was reading a thread that said it was mentioned on the Discord that there are 10 archetypes.

I believe 8 have been spotted so far (5 starters + Alchemist, Explorer, and Summoner).

I do hope that there are more than the 8 we know of, but I understand that designing an entire class and balancing it isn't the easiest task.

[Ronin Gamer]

Originally posted by Atma:

Was reading a thread that said it was mentioned on the Discord that there are 10 archetypes.

I believe 8 have been spotted so far (5 starters + Alchemist, Explorer, and Summoner).

I do hope that there are more than the 8 we know of, but I understand that designing an entire class and balancing it isn't the easiest task.

Also bare in mind we have passive classes in the secondary spot so we are mixing and matching the various options a bit as we get them as well. Adds a little more diversity, even if there is only 10 options, but we'll see.
Nothing to say they can't release another one or two as part of their dlc plans either.

[Atma]

I'd be truly surprised if they didn't release new archetypes as part of the DLC plans.

I'm good w/ what we've got, but I feel like some popular playstyles from R1 aren't supported by the archetypes they've shown so far (like Labyrinth armor-style caster builds or agile dodge-based melee builds, for example).

I'll make do with what's there either way, but was just hoping to see a little more variety. The Explorer and Alchemist seem like styles that were wayyyy less popular in R1 than what's missing lol.

[Kel'Ithra]

I would expect them to add 1-2 Archtypes per Story DLC, question is how many DLC's are they planning,

[Ronin Gamer]

Originally posted by Kel'Ithra:

I would expect them to add 1-2 Archtypes per Story DLC, question is how many DLC's are they planning,

Based on the store page, supposedly three, but I wouldn't go forward thinking new classes are going to be added with each dlc. We have no way of confirming that information, so putting yourself on a thin branch easily able to snap doesn't seem like the best idea.