Remnant 2: The Masochist Tank Apocalypse Build

An apocalypse-ready solo AND co-op face-tank build I have been working on since the DLC released. In terms of solo-play, I don't believe we will find a single build that is stronger and more reliable than this as we can achieve. There are still other ways to tank that are specific to other needs that we'll talk about in future videos, but this will likely remain uncontested by those other builds.
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Loadout Calculator(Updated):
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Damage Reduction and EHP Explained:
• Remnant 2: Explaining ...
Crystal vs Resonating Heart - Meaningful Healing:
• Remnant 2: Stop Using ...
Apocalypse Melee Tank(Old, will update on new release):
• Remnant 2: Apocalypse ...
Co-op Tank(Old, but doesn't need updating lol):
• Remnant 2: Friendship ...
Crystal Heart Tank(Old, will update upon new release):
• Remnant 2: Apocalypse ...
FIGHTS USING THE VIDEO'S SETUPS(This will take a looooooooong time to upload):
Annihilation 12min - • Remnant 2 Build Demo: ...
Cancer 5min - • Remnant 2 Build Demo: ...
Dullain 5min - • Remnant 2 Build Demo: ...
Nightweaver 7min - PROCESSING
Ravager 7min - PROCESSING
Sha'Hala 9min - Spectral - PROCESSING
TalRatha 6min - MetaPhysical - • Remnant 2 Build Demo: ...
TalRatha 5min - Physical - PROCESSING
Also remember I was still testing things between each fight, so if a fight seems like I'm weaker than I should be compared to another fight I show, it's bc I am. I fine tuned things as I went resulting in the information I present to you in the video. So the fight times may not be entirely accurate for what you should expect.
00:00 The Premise
00:46 Build V.1 The Masochist
00:53 1-What Gear Are We Using
02:26 1-Why Are We Using Them
02:30 1-Damage Reduction
03:18 1-Healing
06:27 1-Going Beyond the DR Cap
07:44 1-Putting it All Together
09:06 1-Simple Doesn't Mean Bad
10:14 1-What Happens When it's Not Enough?
10:26 Build V.2 The Gigachad
10:36 2-What to Optimize
14:23 2-Why is This So Good?
15:33 2-Things to Note
16:00 2-Traits for V.2
16:25 Please Don't Do This
16:44 Wrap-up
16:57 Outro

[@VashCowaii]

All my homies hate Alchemist Andies. I MADE A WEBSITE FOR THE LOADOUT CALCULATOR, CHECK DESC Also I completely forgot to mention Spirit Healing. I personally don't have it yet, but yeah that's a really solid mutator choice. Use it if you have it.

[@Hac-dieu]

RIP Alchemist

[@327twitch]

Came to ask this as i got it recently. Thank you, whens the corrupt luminite farm

[@etherknightmare1181]

I actually noticed the lab gloves being weaker than letos around the time you released the video, but I only saw the video about 6 hours later.

[@message2god]

I thought your build is able to inflict damage on enemies on taking damage but no. This is rather a "Let us cook together" build.

[@Alkoluegenial]

Equipping Alchemist to get that additional Flask duration and then swapping away from it is it's only purpose, safes a more tedious reskilling...

[@rawen160]

Wash Cowaii: Give me any scenario when resonating heart is better than crystal heart Community: ... Wash Cowaii: Fine, I'll do it myself

[@AlmightyBlight]

after being informed by your videos, going to watch any other build video is basically impossible

[@Julian-rt9qs]

Fackssssss. I get ideas from other videos for cool builds but if I wanna be sure I SURVIVE THIS HOSTILE SHIT, I'm rollin with Vash

[@thecasualfly]

This is the only vids i link when people ask about builds... this guy is fucking dialed..ffs

[@StupidAnon-gn8ih]

Other build videos are still valuable to me because they talk about other things. The moment I see archon or ritualist builds from Vash though, that's the day I ignore other Remnant 2 content altogether.

[@Julian-rt9qs]

@StupidAnon-gn8ih right. The other folks provide more diverse builds but as of now, Vash gives us what we need in order to make the game easier

[@Wesleysnipes87]

Came here for the ass eating. Stayed for the build

[@jj124344]

Highly recommend using the wrathbringer melee weapon with this build. Since you’re constantly gonna be taking dmg you’ll constantly have the 50% melee dmg so you can swing some fat chunky melee hits in the midst of your firestorm so you don’t have to worry about actually aiming at the enemy while you’re both getting vortexed LOL

[@The_Queen_Chrysalis]

actually sounds solid, thanks for the tip. Was so bummed when they nerfed the anchor back down, was having a blast finally doing some solid melee chunks without making melee damage half my build and being squishy.

[@jj124344]

@@The_Queen_Chrysalis i felt the same way. But using Vash’s build or pairing wrathbringer with the self proc bleed ring leads to some chunky hits while being Tanky thankfully

[@markren5963]

Melee tank 2.0, wrathstorm boogaloo

[@Ih8you]

you have created one of the most informing build guides i’ve ever seen, most of these creators are lazy and don’t explain anything. you have gained a new sub

[@selfslain3520]

Its cause most of these content creators still making HuGs build. Hell 80% of the community just constantly talks about HuGs this HuGs that. Ive legit never bothered usings HuGs cause its so overplayed. They think its the only way to play the game.

[@offbrandmtnman8574]

I was hoping for a new upload since the armor update, glad to see I wasn't crazy and people using lab gloves with leto's just didn't read patch notes. Thanks for the old version spreadsheet, really helped me push survivability while trimming waste and I've been using it since seeing it.

[@matthewmcleod142]

You’re back for Remnant 2! I love that your videos explain things as well as it does. Please keep it coming!

[@Caedmon207]

Good sir, you have my deepest gratitude. The fact aside that your videos are all extremely intelligently put together, I just beat Annihilation solo on Apocalypse with the second build in this one. I don't think I enjoyed any of the encounters throughout the journey, but the senses of relief and victory after completing it are second to few. And I couldn't have done it without you.

[@FourGreyhoundz]

Man I love your videos ❤ so much information, I love understanding the mechanics of why we use it. Thank you 😊

[@jonathandorozowsky4005]

Best spreadsheet content on KZbin!

[@IVANGUARDI]

Incredible dude. The amount of time and calculations that went into this is impressive.

[@ilovegirafz]

After watching your other videos, messing with the calculator, and testing my own builds, I have noticed whatever I put together is just better than any random or any of my friends. You have honestly made the game too easy by breaking all of this down. I had actually come up with something similar to this but I like a little more damage so I had 2 different rings. Fantastic job as usual and thank you for breaking the game.

[@colter4922]

Your videos are the absolute best. Thanks for the amazing builds.

[@bob3031000]

I'm loving you're straightforward descriptions ❤😅

[@Lancer78x]

My man... awesome video. Great theory crafting... can't wait to try this.

[@jacobd.2941]

I love the synergy of Medic and Summoner, it's a super fun build. Also, I swap to the flyers when fighting bosses, but otherwise I personally prefer using the Reaver for normal adventuring around the world. Not because the Reaver is technically better by any regards, but because I find it far more hilarious to watch than the flyers. There are times where I just get a large group of mobs coming at me and out of nowhere a giant battle axe gets flung into the middle of them and explodes. I just enjoy the random hilarity that ensues whenever I have the Reaver out. The flyers are basically glorified turrets that can annoyingly get in the way sometimes when shooting normal mobs. Mathematically and statistically the flyers are superior, but the barbarian feel the Reaver has is just more fun with normal mobs. I thank you so very much for refining and fleshing out this build to be more efficient, it's what I love about your videos. Also, never change your attitude. "You are cordially invited... to eat my ass." Lmao.

[@Avoozlx]

Thanks for another good in depth video, keep up the good work.

[@BatmantisX]

Really appreciate the detail here and earned a sub from me. Used this build to carry me solo through Apocalypse. Honestly, the only trouble I had was Abomination in N'erud made some slight tweaks to get it done. Thanks!!

[@chomps1]

Confirmed works, just completed apocalypse today, thanks vash ❤

[@tuffcoconuts]

Just took this into my first apoc boss fight, Shrewd in Yaesha. I got root rot almost immediately, but this build was able to hold up and keep me alive while taking care of the boss. Pretty excited to use it some more.

[@AsianSadge]

Honey, vash uploaded another completely ridiculous tank video

[@kingjade]

You sir have earned my sub after just one video, keep up the amazing work...

[@Nomanspie]

Love the Fextra shade. Such a sweet sweet taste of shadyness.

[@GustavoMartinez-qh7ew]

Dude, your R2 videos make me so happy

[@martinmind]

@VashCowaii thank you bro this got me through Apo with a breeze. Much appreciated

[@DVanderkerken]

I love these breakdowns.

[@joshcrosshairs]

Thank you so much for the new remnant content! You literally changed the way i play and everyone i play with is blown away. You're genius is showing! Any chance this means your spreadsheet is updated? Thanks!

[@SocksOnARooster]

It’s updated! 😊

[@sam07021127]

Great to see you return

[@_--._--_]

Love the videos man!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@zellegoodwin9046]

Genuinely amazing work. Love seeing buildcrafting nerds just going off making masterpieces. I hope to see more remnant builds from you. Also plan to abuse the calc as best i can for my own setups. Though it seems you primarily focus on tank stuff. Hope you branch out to other playstyles minmaxing them aswell.

[@zellegoodwin9046]

To add to this. I do a lot of build crafting help for D2 but I don't have number calcs and stuff. Just help based off playtime experience. This game seems so hard to do that with since it's just a lot of numbers all over and it's not nearly as simple as D2 build crafting.

[@jasonpetropoulos8820]

This guy Vash earned my subscription and a like on this video in the first 48 seconds by making me laugh so hard. I have never seen a video from you and now I will watch all your videos. Well done

[@tuffcoconuts]

Hot damn, I've been waiting for this. Absolutely love the snark. 😂🤣

[@marioandcait1]

I love your videos keep with the good content and happy thanksgiving.

[@LevelOfOkay]

I gotta say your builds are the most viable and innovative of all time. A true master theorycrafter.

[@danieltallon4316]

I really can’t wait to see your new crystal heart build.

[@Smashtlol]

Came across this video last night - finally someone talking numbers in detail and going through actual mechanics to explain why the build works the way it does (EHP FTW).

[@StupidAnon-gn8ih]

I'm going to start calling you Mathman. I really, really appreciate your Remnant 2 content precisely because it is grounded in reason, facts, and evidence. Thank you.

[@Vojoor]

Hell yeah! Keep em coming!

[@nateriver4430]

Beat the apoc boss i was stuck on thanks to this thank you 😭

[@fredericogoncalves1771]

Yo, I honestly get it the amount of work just to put these spreadsheets together, let alone a whole video. But please, you need to give us more builds and breakdowns. Half the build ideas I see on KZbin are cool, but even I can tell there's some wrong optimization, and sometimes I put together a build that I'm also not sure on the math etc. Awesome content as always.

[@gruanger]

This is insane, I did not look into this game at all when I played it this week. Didn't look up damage types, builds or anything. Beat the hardest mode but the final boss took like 40 minutes since I did such little damage. I have now looked up a build and the game is a joke now. I just found you / your videos, it should be fun to play all your builds. I can't believe how different this game is with a little knowledge. Like I legit had all elemental damage stuff on when I was doing status damage, haha.

[@samwechsler93]

dude your videos are amazing. I love love love your insanely thorough and well-thought out approach to builds. Thank you for posting these

[@joshuadixon8510]

Usually I don't watch 20 minute build videos. But his are filled with interesting details

[@Dreadd81]

Great build as usual. I switched the summons just as u specifically asked us not to do and now I have complaints id like to lodge

[@saduchihaboi4997]

Definitely the best KZbinr for remnant

[@darcnas27]

just did an elemental resist+spiteful with this build, it was horrible but in the end it worked!! Awesome build.

[@jumbosizedshield275]

Loved the video man :] thanks for educating many people. Personally, would really enjoy seeing a Bruiser build from you since i really enjoy your builds. By that i mean, a damage / tank hybrid, it wouldn't be able to stand there and tank attacks compared to a dedicated health-regen DR build, but perhaps it wouldn't die if the boss glanced at you wrong

[@jj124344]

I have made one if you’d care for me to type it out? Obv you asked Vash not me that’s why I’m asking lol

[@jumbosizedshield275]

@@jj124344 all ears , brother

[@DoogieRoxx]

Gotta say I love this build. My absolute favorite way to play games like this is to tank every hit a boss can throw at me. I havent been lucky enough to get Burden of the Divine, but managed with Lithic Signet. Your melee build is my absolute favorite way to play though. You're awesome @VashCowaii. Keep up the awesome work bud. If you catch this comment and take requests, would love to see you do a build around, or the math for, the Archons Havoc skill. Seen some good havoc builds and killed Venom with an Archoneer build on nightmare (Im about to start my first Apocalypse run) but I bet you could do 200% better then the guy I watched.

[@fulltimewife1075]

Honestly flaming fextralife 3 seconds into a video earns a sub & like

[@ItsAMeeb]

This type of content is exactly what I've been looking for. I came from Destiny 2, where I would watch creators like aegis for in-depth, descriptive, extremely effective coverage of what's good and what's not. Appreciate the work 🫡

[@Flippirino]

Classic Vash, being a Masochist just like in the past Glad Vash can do what he always enjoy.... Being a Maso- Being a Tank!

[@jamesgomez2471]

I rly appreciate a build that doesn’t have dlc items I just got into this game and was tryna find a build to play harder modes

[@scuccimane6757]

The Gordon Ramsey of Remnant 2 content is serving up another fire platter of builds just in time for Thanksgiving. Keep cooking Chef Vash.

[@maus6199]

you are the only content creator who does the math, thats why I can't trust other's tank builds

[@AMKpolka5]

You are a legend. Im starting this game this week.

[@kopper1956]

This build looks like magic to me :) It trivializes the game, lol. (At least nightmare, I did not try apoc yet). Great job, I enjoy it!

[@colorgreen8728]

I’ve been waiting for brewmaster’s cork lol, I knew it’s crazy

[@EmoKillsBest]

I originally found your channel a few months back when I was searching for a scrap farm and you had a lot fewer subscribers. I thought I had subscribed at that time. Your new video got recommended and when I looked at your channel I realized I had been watching your videos on and off over the few months and that I wasn't subscribed. That has been rectified, and the bell has been rung. I would love an "ultimate support" build of some sort. I mainly play support for my friends but I'm always looking for ways to improve.

[@mattwalker2818]

The salty commentary keeps me coming back haha I'm loving it.

[@tamsn]

Bros thumbnails never fail to make me smile

[@joshuadixon8510]

I hope you do get around to talking about the changes to the hearts. The way you present information is pleasant to listen to.

[@alexbrown7902]

Man's got all the maths an everything props

[@mattgarcia1830]

Awesome build! I use the Brewmasters cork build. I was still using crystal heart. , but I will now be using Resonating heart. Thanks! I put a little spin on the build though. I almost exclusively melee and use shielded strike on it to get 40% of my max hp as shield. I also use generating band in one of the slots for 50% max hp as shield. The drawback for that is also having to use the drake pearl ring to spam the charge attack on worlds edge. With the shield effectiveness relic fragment its about max 210 shield with 200 hp. The EHP should be bonkers right?

[@dognationgaming172]

This is what I've been waiting for. For you to come back and say most creators don't know shit because they relly don't.

[@TheDuckOverlord]

Love this. Do you have math/build videos for straight glass cannon without bugs? I would love to hear the mechanics behind that

[@XeroVector]

I made similar build (first one) and got less then 10% EHP different to yours, since I didn't want to rely on hardcore metal band on personal preference... BUT what I can 100% confirm is that, expecting Reaver to help with the HP regen and as well damage was often then not, just disappointment... so yeah, go with the flyers! Also the participation medal, as much it is a joke, the usage behind is actually really nice. I didn't know where to put, but I guess that is the place.

[@muchluck7981]

I used reavers in a tank build and he is pretty annoying for Coop play since his big dumpy keeps getting shot by my friend

[@DoogieRoxx]

15 hours after my last comment Ive completed my first apocalypse run and its all thanks to the gigachad build lmao. I got super unlucky with Sha'Hala though. He had the vicious moderator. Couldn't tank a black hole. But daaaamn is it satisfying to tank Venoms spear throw! And the orb phase in Annihilations 2nd boss phase. Sooo satisfying

[@g.v8742]

Im never going to look at other build videos the same anymore now

[@Yokoso-kj7ij]

I love this guy 😂

[@user-yg2xm3hj8n]

lol dude. i just watched 3 of your videos back to back. This is better than any tv show. I am not saying this is what it is, but it's what makes me literally laugh in agreement, is your 'smart person to dumb masses' way of speaking and tone. two thumbs way way up!

[@elyjahatsizzller]

This just carried my husband and I through apocalypse final boss. Only time we were killable was when we let our relic expire on accident. 100% recommend it. One modification I made was to stay in Leto 1 and not bother with dodge rolling at all, just keep tanking.

[@thecasualfly]

Vash comes in with the fire

[@elimgarak1127]

I don't know if Monster Hunter is your thing, but I'd like to see these kinds of videos with whatever new game in that series whenever it's out. Fun video.

[@FuzzyJCats]

hi Vash, tysm for this video, do you need the glutton trait? if not, what should the 8 points be specced to? I appreciate all your hard work!

[@liquidlogic2089]

I've learned so much from your videos. So much respect for how you deliver the info. (Kind of like your annoyed by the idiocy!). Hahaha Any suggestions for an amulet to use until I get my hands on the necklace of flowing life?

[@lachlansteele7865]

Well thank you very much. Incredible. Best coop build ever, right?

[@VashCowaii]

The dedicated coop build from the other vid still beats this, but yeah it'll still do very good work in coop as well

[@colorgreen8728]

That first build is absolutely cooking, literally lol. I’ve been running a minion build that makes me pretty strong because of knight guard since they can give shields

[@abhay31369]

@VashCowaii Hot Diggity Damn...... Dude!!!! I was waiting for you to come up with another build video.... and man you do not disappoint!!! Hat off to you sir! I hope Tragic and the team a Gunfire Games recognize your game mechanic knowlege amd rhe effort you put into these videos. I really want to highlight your efforts to Tragic on the reddit Remant 2 community but at the same time i dont want them to nerf the build. PS: Like i said last time.... you deserve an easter egg in the game. I hope this video reaches all the dedicated Remant 2 community that enjoys this gem of a game. Keep up the good work borther!!!

[@VashCowaii]

I'm positive that Tragic and friends probably have a drinking game every time I release a video where they drink every time I get something wrong. Not saying I get many things wrong, but I certainly do get some things wrong. I'm also probably a touch more abrasive than they are willing to associate with, so I doubt such a thing would happen. REGARDLESS though thank you for the kind words.

[@AgatBro]

vash has returned- praise the gun 🙆‍♂️

[@hokmoon3148]

Sidenote: In my testing, I found that about 6 levels into kinship is really the LOWEST you can COMFORTABLY go without risking death in the masochist build. But I also was using tempest conduit which affected the dmg. So there might be a little wiggle room

[@YRhandlesathing]

Just want to say, ty for this. The gigachad version finally let me beat apoc. With a couple of thaen fruits. Venom took the most attempts. He was oneshotting me through all the ehp and dr.

[@Coak5]

You can add the faerie familiar mod attachment that also act as another summons for the Resonating heart heals. Pair the Necklace of flowing life with Ring of Omens and everytime you misty step and heal from Resonating Heart, you gain modpower back till you can summon the fairies again.

[@jiamin4785]

For the firestorm version, isnt prophecy better than failsafe on the eafir gun? It's 10% guaranteed mod cost reduction, compared to 15% chance of free cast (which arguably matters less as you don't need 2 eafir back to back). It's also at least 6% extra mod gen for 10s whenever you cast the mod. That will help both firestorm and eafir (and effect persists after switching guns)

[@VashCowaii]

Aye, mostly just whatever you'd like as the only mutator I really recommend is Spirit Healer which I forgot to mention so that's my bad. That is a good point though.

[@seryphgaming]

I love that you shit on Alchemist just as much as I do to my friend, who never removes the class

[@empty3694]

Awesom builds bro. Use the first one now

[@marinescu0511]

Jeezus the hate for atonement ring is real with this one! Regardless great effort with the tank build! Definitely can’t wait to try it out!

[@jimbussin]

the inevitable vash w

[@brandonspeed]

I love my build because it's got a stupidly high dps on lower difficulties, and it's ok on higher, but something like this seems like a lot of fun

[@itchynaiI]

You laid this out so fuckin crystal clear man. Absolutely love the content. You’ve gained a new fan and subscriber in me. 😊

[@yusip9328]

I love you lmao 😂 I love your since of your humor

[@Valhaluke]

I've been running a mod wizard build with archon/egineer and lots of mod power gen/ stone of malevolence in leto mk1 armor, which ends up not as tanky. I'm swapping back and forth between my weapons constantly firing off the mods back to back, getting 4-5 firestorms up at a time and on annihilation it make the fight a breeze since the major points of death for me were the orbs rather than the bosses attacks. Firestorm and song pop the orbs almost instantly negating the threat altogether.

[@Daryphe]

Thanks a lot 👍

[@BalianBlue_]

i was waiting for this lol

[@abyssamun588]

I love maths proof ! gread vid !

[@arsarma1808]

Honestly this sounds like a nice way to have a healer for runs as well. If you aren't wanting or needing the hilarious coop build (or are just running with a PUG), this can provide healing to the team while also letting everyone else save the ring slots and do damage.

[@VashCowaii]

Ye it's still really good for coop too, just obviously not nearly as bonkers as the dedicated coop build

[@tehpyono2203]

Don't cook your teammates though haha, but now I'm definitely interested in messing around with an immortal build.

[@arsarma1808]

​@@VashCowaii I used a variant of this to heal a triple coop run of Apoc with a newer player last night. It was a lot of fun lol. "Why aren't we taking damage?" "What's healing us." Hilarious.

[@JohnBrown-vs1bj]

Like your videos anyway, but had to update after the cordial invitation

[@tehol1]

used the first tank build today and god damn. I didnt die at all on apocalypse. Except when i fell off a cliff.

[@GentleBones1]

The fact I understood everything about this videos tells me I'm already over the deep end.

[@Nimoot]

Says Fextralife doesn't know "What the fuck they're talking about" .... I cheered so loud I woke up roommates .... SOMEONE SAID IT! Thank you!!!!

[@danielkadiri2378]

You are truly beautiful! This is a masterpiece! Earned my sub for sure.

[@Tribbles.]

Finally my MMO training has paid off and I can now stand in the fire to DPS higher.