What Is Risk of Rain 2

What Is Risk of Rain 2

Risk of Rain 2 features as a sequel to the original Risk of Rain. The game was developed by Hopoo games after the early access which began March 28, 2019. For newbies wondering the basics, game play and stages of the game, this guide can be a good reference. We’ve covered all the data you need about the various aspects as well as how to play this rogue-like game.

Basics of Risk of Rain 2

Risk of Rain 2 is similar to the original game, except this version has a new 3D perspective where players feature as survivors to thrive on an unfavorable alien planet. The gameplay for Risk of Rain 2 is simple: choose a character for the select screen, select a difficulty, and then you can start playing. For newbies in the game, you can only access the Commando character, but as you keep playing, several survivors will unlock after completing various achievements.

The difficulty levels in the game are Drizzle, Rainstorm, and Monsoon, which represent easy, medium, and hard. Once you begin, you will land in stage 1, where you need to find and kill enemies to collect money. Survivors can use the money from monsters to unlock various items while playing the game. At the top of the screen is a timer for each stage, which represents the difficulty meter for each stage and counts as time passes.

As the timer counts, the enemies become stronger and faster with more elemental powers. The best way to survive in the game is to always be on the run after fighting enemies. To complete a stage, you have to find the Teleporter event and kill the boss. After killing the boss, you can use the Teleporter for the next event. You repeat this process up to stage five, where you use the Primordial Teleporter to transcend to the moon and kill the final boss, Mithrix.

Characters in Risk of Rain 2

As we mentioned, Risk of Rain 2 has 16 playable characters, and each of these characters has a unique skill set and abilities. Once you start the game, you can only use commando. However, to unlock characters, you have to complete certain challenges. The characters in Risk of Rain 2 include:

• Commando: This survivor is a DPS-focused character that specializes in quick weak shots with high fire rate and an average movement ability. He is unlocked by default at the beginning of the game.
• Huntress: This survivor uses arrows and has a decent fire rate like Commando, with a combination of DPS and burst damages in attacks. She has a better movement ability than commando, and you can unlock her by completing the third stage Teleporter event.
• Bandit: Bandit has a low fire rate with a good range and burst damage. He is a survivor that requires a technical playstyle because of slow build up. You can unlock him after completing the Warriors challenge.
• MUL-T: This character has a good fire rate with decent DPS melee attacks and burst damage. To unlock this character, you need to complete the Teleporter five times.
• Engineer: This character's attacks deal high damage, but they are slow and campy. To unlock him, you have to finish 30 stages with any amount of runs.
• Artificer: This character is a combination of mid-range abilities and burst damage. Players can unlock him with 10 lunar coins in the Bazaar.
• Mercenary: This character’s attacks are close-range with high DPS. He is a melee survivor. To unlock him, you will have to obliterate yourself at the Obelisk.
• Rex: Rex is a character with self healing abilities, but some of his attacks inflict damage on himself. He has a high DPS with a good attack range. To unlock him, you have to complete the Power Plant challenge.
• Loader: This character is fast with high burst damage. To unlock her, break eggs on Siren's Call, then kill the Alloy Worship Unit
• Acrid: Acrid has the easiest playstyle in Risk of Rain 2, thanks to his hands-off attacks. To unlock him, clear the Void Fields.
• Captain: This character has slow movement because all his attacks are damage-focused. To unlock him, you have to beat the game.
• Railgunner: This character has good movement and high burst damage. She also requires some technical skills. To get her, you have to purchase Survivors of the Void DLC.
• Void Fiend: This character excels at almost all aspects of the game. He has decent close-range attacks and healing abilities. To unlock him, you have to kill the Voidling.
• Heretic: This character has high DPS with great movement ability. To unlock her, collect every heresy item in a single run.
• Seeker: This character has good movement with high burst damage.
• Chef: This character has high DPS damage with short-range attacks.

Other Vital Aspects of the Game

Risk of Rain 2 has certain aspects that gamers must understand to play the game effectively.

Stages

Risk of Rain 2 has nine environments with 3 hidden realms. These environments are divided into four sets or levels. Once you complete the four sets, you can loop your run or get obliterated at the obelisk. The sets include;

• First set (Distant Roost and Titanic Plains)
• Second set (Abandoned Aqueduct and Wetland Aspect)
• Third set (Rallypoint Delta)
• Fourth set (Abyssal Depths)

Artifacts, Items and Drones

In Risk of Rain 2, Artifacts are tools that help you modify certain aspects of the game. The game has 18 Artifacts with their unique functions. For instance, Artifact of Command gives you the ability to select your abilities. Items, on the other hand, help boost your abilities and allow you to thrive in your environment. You can get items by opening a chest with coins or buying special items with Lunar Coins. After fixing broken drones, they assist you in killing enemies or restoring your health.

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Conclusion

Risk of Rain 2 is a sequel to the original Risk of Rain. From everything we've discussed, the game has a unique playstyle with several features to assist players in surviving the hostile alien environment. If you want to learn tips on how to play the game, then check our blog section for a similar series.