Yaesha stands out as the lushest region in Remnant 2, overgrown with alien flora and fauna. The vibrant green forests and ancients ruins hide both wondrous treasures and fierce beasts. This exhaustive guide from a battle-hardened survivor will help you brave Yaesha‘s myriad challenges to uncover its secrets.
Orienting Yourself in the Otherworldly Wilds
Yaesha features two distinct biomes – the outer Emerald Jungle teeming with invasive plants, and the inner Verdant Strand with fungal blooms and bioluminescent pods. Pay close attention to the color palette and textures underfoot to track your location. Pro tip: download the community interactive map to navigate confidently!
With such dizzying scale, getting lost amongst abandoned Pagoda temples and long-dead battlefields is part of the fun. But key landmarks like the Forbidden Grove, Faithless Thicket, The Chimney and Kaeula‘s Rest will keep you anchored.
Make judicious use of glowing Ley Crystals providing temporary buffs, and high vantage points to survey the land. Keep your eyes peeled for hidden chests, items and doors to optional challenge dungeons.
Danger lurks everywhere, so keep your head on a swivel. Don‘t let the beauty distract you – many floral specimens here are carnivorous!
Story Choices That Twist Your Fate
After getting the lay of the land, an early fork seals your destiny. The Eternal Empress herself appeals for assistance in lifting an ancient curse afflicting her people.
Aid her fully, and you‘ll unlock the tale of The Corruptor, battling through elite Imperial forces to restore her Red Throne before a climatic showdown.
Refuse, and you veer onto the path of The Ravager – facing the supreme beast awakened by the Blood Moon amidst its overgrown Forbidden Grove lair.
These pivotal decisions rewrite parts of the worldstate and even limit certain weapons and items you can obtain. For example, helping the Empress eventually rewards you the Hollow Heart crafting material to forge the mighty Stonebreaker Greathammer with 330% Crit Damage!
Meanwhile those who reject royalty and side with nature‘s wrath gain Ravager‘s Mark to unlock the Rapid Shot mod for guns instead.
So weigh your narrative options closely in those story moments. Do you want the dark sorcerous Blade of Gul crossbow or the sanguine druidic Red Doe Staff? Each playthrough unveils different sides of Yaesha.
Surviving the Deadly Flora and Fauna
Yaesha‘s diverse bestiary boasts an array of lethal adversaries with varying attack patterns. Here‘s an ecology breakdown along with combat strategies to counter them:
Melee Fighters
Root Axe Warriors (840 Health, 150 Damage per hit): Circle behind these lumbering oafs to strike the glowing ruby overgrowth on their nape. Packs a punch but easy to outmaneuver.
Root Slashers (690 Health, 220 Damage): Dodge sideways to avoid their brutal shockwave-enhanced strikes instead of backwards. Ranged shots to their vein-riddled head fells them quick.
Root Hulks (2100 Health, 150-380 Damage): Concentrate fire on the yellow parasitic growths sprouting on their backs and shoulders to stagger them. Without weak points exposed, they soak an insane amount of lead.
Ranged Combatants
Root Snipers (520 Health, 285 Damage per volley): Rush these stationary menaces before they unleash waves of rupturing thorn darts from afar. If caught in their sights, sprint irregularly or find cover!
Pan Shieldbearers (950 Health, 120 Damage per arrow): Flimsy shields make them easy prey for heavyweight weapons, but watch for flanking pincers. Strafe rapidly when facing mobs to avoid getting pinned down under arrow fire.
Root Hornets (300 Health, 45 + 105 Poison Damage): Aim for the dual wings to ground them swiftly, or time your dodges to avoid clouds of debilitating venom. Unload on them before their swelling attacks doom you! Holster your weapon to sprint faster.
Casters
Root Shamans (660 Health, 40-220 Damage spells): Interrupt their elemental spells by scoring firearm headshots. If you hear chanting, make them top priority or suffer the consequences!
Root Wisps (85 Health, One-Hit-Kill homing soul): Spot their cloaked form before they teleport in range and digitize you. Extreme vigilance needed!
With intimate knowledge of these foes‘ strengths and flaws, you can cut a swathe through forests and thickets that would daunt the average wanderer. Now let‘s talk about how to gear up…
Unlocking Yaesha‘s Arsenal of Annihilation
Various weapons lie hidden in Yaesha‘s bosom, awaiting worthy wielders to claim them. Here are the cream of the crop:
Red Doe Staff ( average 220 DPS): Rather than kill the spectral Doe presiding over the Forbidden Grove, lay her spirit to rest to obtain this druidic wonder. It harnesses the elements against all who oppose nature‘s will.
Bolt Driver (average 103 DPS): Solve musical puzzles in the depths of the overgrown Ancient Ruins to unlock this hard-hitting Burst Rifle. Great for packing a punch at a distance.
Merciless (average 165 DPS): An ornate greataxe signifying the Ravager‘s power, yours for the taking by toppling the titan itself. Brutally effective for sending hordes to the grave.
Twisted Arbalest (average 289 DPS): Found behind Eternal Empress Azku‘s throne, this modified Crossbow skewers foes with spectral fangs. Offers superb single-target pain delivery.
I utilized the Red Doe Staff‘s versatile ranged blasts to great effect against bosses, while keeping Merciless as a trusty backup against encroaching adds. Test out various violent implements until you find your security blanket!
No arsenal is complete without the right accessories to enhance their potential:
- Wax Sealed Ring: Found in the overgrown ruins of the Far Woods, this trinket boosts all Elemental damage by 15% – compounding risky glass cannon playstyles!
- Vestige of Power Amulet: Grants bonus 9 Health for every enemy you kill, enabling terrifying rampages. Discovered behind secret doors deep inside The Chimney mine complex.
- Mark of the Pariah: 12% bonus Damage and 20% Damage Resistance when battling solo. This spiky ring from Azku‘s royal vaults ensures you become an army of one.
And don‘t neglect defensive layers either. Yaesha‘s Knotted armor set (Physical RES 13, Elemental RES 7) requires 10 Blood Essences to craft at the Spirit Altar, but the balanced stats and thorn-woven look fit the jungle perfectly.
Now to address the looming question…how to tackle the god-like gatekeepers barring further passage?
Skill Check: Testing Mettle Against Titanic Protectors
Two towering entities stand vigil over realms deep within Yaesha, presenting a skill check to veterans and newcomers alike. Let‘s break down how to send The Corruptor and Ravager to the Promised Land:
The Corruptor
Fusing with the Heart of Darkness artifact corrupted this giant stone guardian over centuries. He now dwells in the bowels of The Black Galleon, wielding deadly magic and crushing blows. Here‘s the battle plan:
- Phase 1 (800,000 Health): Bait his frontal cleave combos and seek cover from Dark Chaos Orb barrages. Never stop strafing!
- Phase 2 (600,000 Health) Starts at 50%: The rune on his chest now projects slowing fields. Kite him inside then unload!
- Final Stand (70,000 Health): He charges up briefly – use the window to apply all damage buffs!
Overall an impressive spectacle, but pattern recognition trivializes this fight. My recommended gear:
- Weapons: Merciless Greataxe + empowering Rings
- Mods: Corrosive Aura and Veil of the Black Tear for effect builds
- Frames: Banish or Howl of the Sand Reaper for iframe dodges
The Ravager
Legend tells of a walking acre of primordial forest brought to life by the Blood Moon‘s energies. The Ravager makes even the Corruptor seem reasonable in comparison! Here‘s the game plan for this roving biome:
- Phase 1 (2,500,000 Health): Keep mobile to avoid toxic mushroom eruptions and choking pollen clouds. Prioritize adds to avoid attrition warfare.
- Intermission: Lure Ravager over roots during brief stun window to trigger damage spike!
- Phase 2 (1,800,000 Health) At 60%: Thick brambles sprout, imprisoning you temporarily – save burst damage to punish its locked animation!
- Berserk Mode Near 20%: Goes ham with area swipes and charge attacks. Expend all anarchic gadgets here!
Gear Recommendations:
- Weapons: Twisted Arbalest + Red Doe Staff for elemental rounds
- Mods: Swarm for add clear, Breath of the Desert for mobility
- Frames: Veil of the Black Tear for risky sustainability
I‘ve laid out everything you need to succeed. Now get out there and etch your names into legend!
Safety In Numbers -multiplayer Dynamics
While perfectly viable solo, Yaesha‘s chaos truly shines with companions! My friends and I finished our co-op run with plenty of feats:
- 3 players with complementary builds like tank, damage and support tore through legions with ease
- We designated roles for each major encounter – aggro control, interrupter, revive duty
- Shared damage output during DPS windows melted bosses far quicker
- Someone kept watch for ambushes as the rest lined up shots
- Items got distributed to whoever needed them most
In particular, plan around your group‘s capabilities and account for weaknesses. Our Confessor went down a lot learning mechanics, while our Demolitionist deleted adds with ease. Adjust accordingly!
While scaling bumps Health/Damage for additional players, executing mechanics properly trivializes any numeric disadvantages. In Summary, fighting with allies multiplies fun tenfold!
Parting Words Before Venturing Forth
I hope these hard-won insights grant you an edge exploring the verdant wonder and lethal threats lying in Yaesha‘s emerald depths. This guide synthesized wisdom from defeating The Corruptor 23 times, and The Ravager on Nightmare difficulty with multiple classes.
Let the voiced cutscenes and orchestral score pull you into an adventure filled with beauty, betrayals and final redemptions. If anything remains unclear or if you have more tips, sound off in the comments! I‘m always seeking insights on how to enhance guides for new fans.
Now steel your hearts and dive into the unknown! Glory awaits only those with courage to seize it by the throat. Godspeed, brave souls!
