From Hopoo Games and Gearbox Publishing, “Risk of Rain 2” is your rogue-lite third-person shooter video game that will have you challenging your beliefs on what a great game is.
Here, you will try to escape a chaotic alien planet while battling hordes of fierce monsters. Enjoy the adventures on your own or call your friends. You’ll also be allowed to combine loot in the most surprising ways until you become the monster everyone fears upon your first crash landing. Yes, like the popular K-Drama.
Aside from surviving the planet, you’ll also discover powerful new items and unlock new ways to play. Then, you must also master each character to experience “Risk of Rain 2” to the fullest. Each character in this video game has their own unique personality. Let’s get to know the best in-game characters a bit better.
Ranked Overall
1. The Railgunner
The Railgunner is a tough character in “Risk of Rain 2,” recommended for players who love long-range combats. Don’t forget to wield and feel its M99 Sniper, which offers high damage output. Each critical strike using this weapon boosts the critical strike damage. Amazing. Plus, its Supercharge Ability can deliver massive weak point damage, making this character a powerhouse from a distance.
2. Void Fiend
Meanwhile, this Void Fiend is a character in “Risk of Rain 2” that uses corruption energy to unleash its most formidable abilities. He excels at taking complete control of the battlefield with its unique superpowers. Wait as it transforms into its even more aggressive form as soon as its energy bar is filled, making this character incredibly ideal for taking down the most challenging enemies, thanks to its Corrupted Drown ability. Truly deserving of this number two spot.
3. Seeker
Now, the Seeker is a character in “Risk of Rain 2” that you don’t want to mess with. She is the best survivor introduced in the game, bringing so many changes to the table. Since she comes in unlocked, no exceptional achievement is required, though you must learn particular interactions before using this character to the fullest. Specifically, you need to use Meditate, get tranquilities, and more. But once you can access her, she is a volatile flame who can fly. Very invincible, indeed.
4. The Heretic
When someone is a “heretic,” they have always been exciting stories to hear. In “Risk of Rain 2,” the Heretic is a fan-favorite. Actually, it is a secret character you can unlock by acquiring all four Lunar items, which then transforms the survivor into someone who’s, what else? Heretic. Her powerful abilities offer high damage, healing, crowd control, and burst potential. However, this strength also makes her a risky option due to the transformation’s permanent nature and the challenge of obtaining necessary items.
5. The Engineer
Kind of reminds you of the Engineer in “Miss Saigon” theatrical play, right? Well, in “Risk of Rain 2,” he is known for his powerful ranged attack moves until he can inflict the highest damage output better than other survivors can. In spite of his average mobility, there’s his Bubble Shield utility that compensates for this lack so well. While playing the Engineer can feel passive since turrets do most of the work, he is very effective in the game, considering you do strategic planning to use him optimally.
6. The Loader
Best known for her high mobility and damage, the Loader is on the frontlines for being the best melee survivor. It is ranked low on this list because new players find this character in “Risk of Rain 2” challenging due to her distinct, usually complex swinging mechanic, as well as her high health pool and her tendency to quickly traverse, making her an oppressive force in close combat. Nevertheless, one of the best characters around.
7. The Bandit
Then, you have the Bandit. He excels in his stealth and high-damage attacks. Thus, he can turn every attack from behind into the most critical strikes. These abilities pave the way for a blend of shotgun and melee attacks while carrying the potential to reset cooldowns upon kill, or kill after kill. All these make this “Risk of Rain 2” character lethal against both bosses and regular opponents.
8. The Captain
Meanwhile, the Captain can powerfully combine defensive and offensive capabilities. He’ll just have to use his Vulcan Shotgun to make these work. Not only that, but he also has a hacking ability that even enhances efficiency by accessing valuable resources. However, note that it requires practice to master his Orbital Strikes, especially versus aerial targets. Despite these, the Captain’s versatility makes him a favorite in “Risk of Rain 2.”
9. False Son
The False Son is last on this list because it is one of the trickiest survivors to unlock. But once you have accessed it, he can be a tanky melee character scaling along with this health. Have the items Infusion and Bison Steak with this False Son.
A well-rounded character in “Risk of Rain 2,” he has several good-ranged options that go best alongside his melee arsenal, making him a good choice in most situations. He also has a passive ability that allows his ranged ability to fulfill what it has to do. Thus, you must save the False Son’s spikes in dicey situations. Otherwise, please keep them in reserve for the best damage output.
Ranked Based On Tiers
Aside from the overall ranking, you may also rank these characters according to tiers. Here’s what it looks like:
S-Tier
For the S-Tier, the best characters are:
- Loader
- Captain
- Railgunner
- Bandit
A-Tier
The best characters for the A-Tier are:
- MUL-T
- Huntress
- Void Fiend
B-Tier
For the B-Tier, the best characters are:
- Heretic
- Acrid
- Mercenary
C-Tier
The best characters for the C-Tier are:
- Commando
- Artificer
What did you notice? Of course. You can see that most of the best overall characters are part of the S-Tier.
Wrapping Up
As you can see and learned, several characters can be played in “Risk of Rain 2,” but there are only a few who stand out from above the rest. Each of these amazing characters has their own story and superpowers to share. By learning which of them is the best, you can enjoy this video game to your ultimate wish. From PVP Live, happy weekend, guys!
