The Savior rifle is an absolute powerhouse weapon in Remnant 2. This semi-auto laser cannon delivers destruction across long distances thanks to its heavy damage, good accuracy, and array of deadly upgrades.
Unlocking the Savior requires conquering the brutal Apocalypse difficulty Campaign. But once obtained, this gun rapidly becomes a centerpiece of your arsenal – shredding beasts, root horrors, and colossal bosses alike.
As a Remnant veteran who has extensively used the Savior, I‘ve created the ultimate guide for obtaining and wrecking with this monster rifle. Let‘s dive in.
Overview of the Savior Laser Cannon
- Type: Primary Weapon – Long Gun
- Damage Type: Laser
- Rate of Fire: 1.9
- Ammo: 6 rounds
- Reload Speed: 2 seconds
- Ideal Range: 25+ meters
The Savior excels as a medium to long range option. It lacks in raw dps compared to automatic guns, but makes up for it by hitting brutally hard with each individual laser blast.
Enemies caught out in the open are evaporated before they can react thanks to the high precision and lack of projectile travel time. Even at long distances, you can shred unaware targets by focusing vulnerable weak spots.
Up close, the Savior loses some effectiveness due to the charge delay between shots. But the wide area-of-effect weapon mod helps deter enemies from rushing your position.
Overall, the versatility and lethality provided is fantastic. In my entire playthrough, no other primary weapon could match the Savior‘s sheer stopping power.
Core Stats
Let‘s take a closer look at how monstrous this weapon gets when fully upgraded:
| Component | Base | Upgraded |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 72 | 312 |
| Fire Rate | 1.9 | 2.3 |
| Reload Speed | 2 s | 1.5 s |
| Mag Size | 6 | 9 |
| Max Ammo | 42 | 105 |
| Crit Chance | 10% | 20% |
| Weakpoint Damage | +115% | +250% |
These best-in-class stats make it almost unfair. You can annihilate clustered elites in seconds thanks to the boosted fire rate and magazine size. Even tankier enemies melt after landing a few crit shots to vulnerable spots.
The increased max ammo also improves sustainability during longer missions. I could go multiple firefights without worrying about restocking.
No matter the situation, the Savior had me covered. It‘s simply on another level compared to all other primary weapon options.
Upgrades & Mods
Here‘s a quick overview of the upgrades and mod that make the Savior so deadly:
- 10 Weapon Levels – Each upgrade further improves damage, fire rate, reloads speed, and more. Reaching Level 10 should be your first priority.
- Shatterstar Mod – Built-in beam attack that unleashes a large laser wave, inflicting substantial burn damage per second to anything caught nearby. Fantastic for demolishing packed groups of foes.
- Level 10 Explosion Effect – Shots apply a small explosion effect. Useful for staggering enemies.
- All Laser Weapon Mods – Thanks to firing laser bolts, the Savior benefits from mods that boost laser damage, reload speed, elemental effects, etc. Lots of room for customization.
Between raw stats and hand-crafted mods, no other gun can compete with the Savior‘s sheer killing potential at extreme ranges. It flat out deleted the most durable late-game enemies for me.
Now let‘s breakdown the process of attaining this beast of a rifle.
Unlocking the Savior Weapon
Earning the privilege to buy and wield the Savior requires completing Remnant 2 on Apocalypse difficulty from start to finish. This nightmarish mode is the ultimate challenge – putting your skills and build to the test unlike anything else.
Enemies hit relentlessly hard, attack in greater numbers, and have jacked up health pools. Environments also become more hostile with increased hazards. Resources are stretched thin thanks to reduced drop chances for ammo, healing items, and other consumables.
You must utilize sound fundamentals and game knowledge to overcome the brutal onslaught. One mistake often leads to a quick death. Survival demands optimizing your build, maximizing dps uptime, knowing enemy patterns, and maintaining extreme situational awareness.
While Apocalypse turns Remnant 2 into a merciless battle for survival, the rewarding feeling of downing those epic bosses and finally watching the credits roll is pure bliss. And being able to purchase the mighty Savior rifle makes the entire arduous ordeal worth it.
My #1 Tip: I highly recommend completing at least one campaign run on Normal or Hard difficulty first. Learn enemy behaviors, experience all environments freely, and experiment with different weapons and mods before tackling Apocalypse difficulty.
Where to Buy the Savior
After witnessing the bloody end-credits and post-game cutscene, head to Ward 13 and seek out the merchant Brabus. He will now be selling the Savior blueprint.
Purchase it for a hefty fee of 1,500 Scrap.
Scrap Guide
Don‘t have enough Scrap? Here‘s a quick guide to farming more:
- Defeat monsters and loot containers throughout missions
- Dismantle unused gear and weapons
- Complete side objectives and timed events
- Replay campaign missions on lower difficulties
- Sell valuable crafting materials at the trader
With the blueprint in hand, we can finally forge our Savior cannon!
Crafting the Weapon
For initial construction, the Savior needs:
- 1,200 Scrap – Primary building cost
- 8 Forged Iron – Common metallic resource
If you lack the Forged Iron, defeat Mele enemies and loot chests on Earth exploration realms like The Frigid Tomb or The Scalding Glade.
Bring all materials to the Crafting NPC back at Ward 13. Select Savior from the Ranged Weapons list and craft your shiny new ultra-beam gun!
The Savior starts with solid base stats, but to really maximize its performance, we‘ll need to upgrade it using various resources.
Leveling Up and Modding Your Savior
It takes significant investment to unlock the Savior‘s full reality-shattering potential, but the journey is well worth it. Let‘s break down everything you need to know about upgrades.
Weapon Levels
The Savior scales up to Level 10 which provides drastic buffs:
- 300% More Weapon Damage
- 120% Larger Magazine
- 50% Increased Reload Speed
- And much more
Reaching Level 10 should be your top priority after obtaining this beastly cannon. Here are the required resources per upgrade tier:
Level 1-5
- +1 Level Per Upgrade
- Requires: 150 Scrap, 2 Iron
Iron drops reliably from most enemy types on Earth maps. Stock up then return and pump your levels.
Level 6-7
- +1 Level Per Upgrade
- Requires: 300 Scrap, 2 Forged Iron
Forged Iron drops from Melee enemies on Earth realms.
Level 8
- Requires: 600 Scrap, 2 Galvanized Iron
Galvanized Iron is commonly found in Supply Caches scattered throughout dungeon areas. Check carefully off the main paths then crack those caches open!
Level 9
- Requires: 1,200 Scrap, 2 Hardened Iron
Hardened Iron also comes from Supply Caches but is rarer than Galvanized. Expect some dungeon runs.
Level 10
- Requires: 3,000 Scrap, 2 Simulacrum
Reaching max level is expensive but cements your god-status. Simulacrum drops exclusively post-campaign on Apocalypse difficulty expeditions.
Completing all Weapon Levels yields that juiced 300+ damage beast noted earlier. You‘ll slaughter pretty much everything with ease now.
Mod Upgrades & Optimization
Besides raw stats, we can further amplify the mayhem by upgrading our mods. Here are the ones I‘d recommend:
Shatterstar Beam
With 8 seconds of duration and heavy burn ticks, this mod shreds mobs and elites alike. Boost it to inflict even more carnage:
- Increase Beam Duration
- Extra Burn Damage
- Wider Area-of-Effect Range
- Add Weaken Effect – Enemies deal less damage
These support your close-quarters weaknesses perfectly. I was practically unstoppable with beefed up Shatterstar clearing pathways.
Laser Mods
Since the Savior fires lasers exclusively, grab universal laser upgrades like:
- Laser Shot Damage
- Improved Laser Reload Speed
- Chance to inflict burn/poison/freeze statuses
More damage, quicker shooting, and auxiliary effects make the Savior even nastier from afar.
With all upgrades applied, no enemy or boss can withstand more than few crit laser blasts to their dome. It‘s marvelous stomping baddies so efficiently.
Now let‘s examine advanced tactics to truly master this epic weapon.
Advanced Combat Tips & Recommended Pairings
While on paper the Savior kills everything without issues, proper play optimizes its capabilities even further. Here are pro-tips from my extensive experience shattering worlds with this mighty cannon:
Charging Shots vs Tap Firing
After firing the Savior must recharge its laser for about ~2 seconds, indicated by the glowing red muzzle. Firing before fully charged results in less damage.
You have two options:
Tap Fire – Spam fire button without charging for a faster rate of fire. Less damage but better for weak swarms at close range.
Fully Charge – Wait for the complete recharge animation between shots. Maximizes damage, especially on tougher enemies. Superior at long range.
I leaned towards fully charging lasers from distance since it better played to the Savior‘s strengths – efficiently executing targets from the safety of cover. The bonus damage really piled up too.
Up close I‘d tap fire weaker creatures to stack up burns rapidly from the laser and Shatterstar beam. This minimized incoming damage.
But ideally you want to avoid close quarters combat given the charge delay. Thankfully the Savior‘s range keeps you clear of most enemies.
Move Frequently Between Cover
While the Savior dominates at distance, nothing protects you out in the open. Always be near some form of cover like walls, tunnel exits, rocky outcroppings, etc.
Pop in and out of cover between laser volleys. Dodge out if melee foes close in suddenly. Cover is your lifeline to safely chip down waves and reposition to the next piece of terrain.
Weak Spot Tracking
Certain enemies like Beastmasters, Leaches, and Root Brutes have vulnerable zones exposed at times. Shooting them inflicts massive bonus damage and usually staggers the target.
Actively scan with your crosshair and capitalize the moment you spot an opening. Just a few clean shots to weak points ruins even the beefiest creatures.
This tip applies universally to all weapons, but is especially rewarding for the Savior and its hard-hitting laser blasts. You don‘t need tons of uptime given the cannon‘s sheer per-shot damage. Just a few clean connections can decide entire battles.
Shatterstar Mod Usage
While the Savior‘s laser results in excellent single target damage, you need options to handle swarms or groups that outmaneuver your firing angles.
This is where the Shatterstar beam shreds – unleashing area-of-effect burn death to all nearby enemies.
Activating it at the perfect moment can evaporate packs of creatures with a single click compared to slowly picking them off.
I used Shatterstar whenever multiple enemies stacked up. Catch them mid-lunge with the beam before they spread apart and dodge your laser bolts.
With practice, you‘ll erase entire ambush wave after wave. Glorious!
Complimentary Secondary Weapons
As phenomenal as the Savior performs, some encounters benefit from a secondary weapon covering certain combat conditions. Here are two fine options:
Submachine Guns – Excellent for quickly mopping up small evasive targets that slip past your laser shots at close range. I preferred the MP60-R variant. Just mob clear cautiously with Shatterstar first then switch to the SMG to clean up leakers without needing to relocate.
Handguns – Stylish magnum-type handguns like the Reaper complement the Savior‘s range limitations in cramped zones. Their generous ammo, rapid fire rate, and high mobility let you reposition quickly while defending yourself. The Coach Gun works similarly for near point-blank impact.
That covers the major tips I‘ve cultivated after extensive trial-and-error. Now go obliterate some worlds!
Conclusion
The Savior rifle in Remnant 2 stands in a tier of its own when considering raw damage potential. Unlocking it requires overcoming Apocalypse difficulty but allows you to vaporize the game‘s fiercest monsters with contemptuous ease.
Fully upgrading your Savior should be mandatory – further magnifying its already insane stats to meteoric levels. Auxiliary mods add even more firepower and adaptability too.
While mastering tactics like charging shots and blast timing raises effectiveness even higher, simply shooting in a monster‘s general vicinity likely deletes them anyhow once you have all those juicy upgrades applied!
I wish everyone luck in conquering the absolutely brutal Apocalypse campaign required to earn this weapon. But the power trip is so, SO worth it in the end. Let me know your own experiences and tips with Remnant 2‘s almighty Savior beam cannon!
