You’re wandering through the thick, suffocating jungles of Yaesha and suddenly, you stumble upon a hole in the ground that leads to a place called The Lament. If you’ve spent any time in Remnant 2, you know that names usually mean exactly what they say. This isn't just a dungeon; it’s a gauntlet of pressure plates, invisible walls, and a puzzle that has sent more than a few players straight to a Wiki page in a fit of frustration. Most people think they can just roll through it like a standard soulslike corridor, but The Lament is a different beast entirely. It’s a tomb. And tombs aren't meant to be easy to exit.
The first thing you’ll notice is the silence, followed quickly by the sound of arrows whistling toward your skull. This place is dense with lore about the Pan—the goat-like inhabitants of Yaesha—and their obsession with immortality and the "Eternal Empress." But honestly? You’re probably just here for the loot. And the loot is good. We’re talking about the Kolket’s Razor, the Red Widow Armor set, and a few rings that can actually make a difference in your build.
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The Dial Puzzle is Where Everyone Gets Stuck
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room. You’ll eventually hit a room filled with mummified remains wrapped in different colored linens. Above them, a giant circular dial waits for a code you don’t have. This is where The Lament Remnant 2 experience goes from a shooter to a detective game.
Don't just guess. That’s a waste of time.
Look at the book near the entrance of the room. It’s got a symbol on the first page. That symbol is your key. You need to walk around the room and look at the blankets covering the corpses. Only the corpses with the symbol that matches the book matter. Look at the glowing symbol on the wall behind those specific bodies. Those are your four symbols. Input them into the dial in any order—yes, the order doesn't actually matter, which is a rare mercy from Gunfire Games—and the door will creak open.
It feels good when it clicks. But that's just the start.
Dealing With the Arrow Traps
If you thought the dial was the hard part, wait until you hit the hallway of death. There are rows of turrets firing arrows in a rhythmic pattern. If you stand up, you die. If you time a roll wrong, you die. The trick here is simple but terrifying: stay crouched.
Seriously.
Most of the arrows fly at chest height. If you crouch-walk through the "safe" lanes, you can navigate most of it. There’s a specific rhythm to the saws and the arrows. It’s not about speed; it’s about patience. If you rush, the game punishes you. I’ve seen players try to use skills like the Challenger’s "Juggernaut" to just tank the hits, but the scaling on trap damage in The Lament is notoriously high. It's better to just play it slow.
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Finding the Secret Passage
Once you think you've cleared the main area, look for a spot where the floor looks a bit... off. There’s a hidden area behind some breakable jars that leads down into a flooded section. This is where you find the key to the rest of the dungeon. Specifically, you're looking for Kolket’s Razor.
But here’s the kicker: the Razor isn't just a quest item. It's a key. If you inspect it in your inventory and interact with it, it transforms into Kolket's Key. If you didn't know you could rotate and "open" items in your inventory, The Lament is usually the place where you learn that lesson the hard way.
The Wither and the Red Widow Armor
The mini-boss here, The Wither, isn't particularly tanky, but he’s annoying. He teleports. He summons adds. He hides inside a coffin. Just keep your back to a wall so you don't get jumped from behind. Once he’s down, you get the Kolket's Razor mentioned earlier.
The real prize is the Red Widow Armor. To get it, you have to survive a trap room that involves a falling ceiling and a lot of gore. It’s located past the illusory wall in the final treasure room. Look for the torches that don't match the others, or just start hugging the walls. Remnant 2 loves its illusory walls, and The Lament is practically built out of them.
The armor itself is a medium-weight set with great resistances. It looks incredible—very ceremonial and regal, fitting for a tomb of the Pan royalty. Is it the best armor in the game? Probably not. But for a Bleed-resist build or just for the fashion-hunters (the "Fashion Souls" crowd is alive and well in Remnant), it’s a must-have.
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The Invisible Bridge (The Ultimate Leap of Faith)
Before you leave, there’s one more thing. There’s a chasm that looks impossible to cross. There are floating rocks, and it looks like a platforming puzzle from a game that has much better jumping mechanics than Remnant 2.
It’s an invisible bridge.
If you look closely, or if you throw a few items/shoot at the air, you’ll see the particles hit a surface. There are symbols on the floating pillars that indicate the path. Follow the path of the symbols that match the ones from the dial puzzle earlier. If you step on the wrong spot, you plummet. If you get across, you find the Ring of Diversion, which increases your invulnerability window while rolling. For a light-armor build, that ring is a literal life-saver.
How to Get the Most Out of Your Run
The Lament doesn't always spawn in every Yaesha roll. That’s the nature of the procedural generation. If you’re looking for it specifically to get the armor or the ring, you might need to reroll your Adventure Mode a few times.
- Check the starting area: If you start at the Forbidden Grove, you have a decent chance of finding it in the first or second overworld map.
- Don't skip the pots: Seriously, break everything. There are hidden tunnels under some of the debris that lead to the "Supply Room" key.
- Bring a light source: Some of the symbols on the walls are faded and hard to see in the dim lighting of the tomb.
When you finally finish The Lament Remnant 2, you’ll likely have a fuller inventory and a much higher blood pressure. It’s one of the most well-designed "puzzle boxes" in the game. It forces you to stop shooting for five minutes and actually look at the environment. In a game that is often about chaotic gunfights against Root monsters, this change of pace is either a welcome break or a total nightmare depending on how much you like riddles.
Actionable Next Steps
- Check your inventory: If you've already cleared The Lament but couldn't find the exit, check if you have Kolket's Razor. Open your inventory, "Inspect" the item, and look for the prompt to interact with the hilt. It will turn into the key you need for the final door.
- Verify your symbols: If the dial puzzle isn't working, re-read the book. The color of the symbol in the book must match the color of the shroud on the bodies. If the book shows a blue symbol, ignore every body that isn't wrapped in blue.
- Search for the invisible path: Go back to the bridge area. Use a weapon with a high fire rate or a mod that leaves a trail (like Firestorm or any projectile with a lingering effect) to map out the invisible floor if you're nervous about jumping.
- Farm for the Blood Moon: If you're already in Yaesha, check if the sky is red. If it is, kill the purple wisps (Blood Moon Essence) before heading into the dungeon. You'll need those for the Bloodmoon Altar later, and The Lament is a great landmark to return to once you've gathered enough.
The Lament is a test of observation. Stop sprinting. Look at the walls. Listen to the traps. The loot is waiting behind the next illusory wall.