Discover the locations and requirements to unlock each playable character in Risk of Rain Returns with this comprehensive guide:
Risk of Rain Returns Unlock All Characters – Full List:
- Commando: Available from the beginning, no unlocking required.
- Huntress: Available from the beginning, no unlocking required.
- Enforcer: Unlock by defeating Magma Worm, Wandering Vagrant, and Colossus once (across different games).
- Bandit: Complete the teleporter event (Stage 3).
- Pilot: Collect x15 different Monster Logs (Tip: Killing new monsters increases the chances of unlocking new logs).
- Loader: Obtain x30 unique items in one playthrough.
- Engineer: Purchase x40 drones (across different games).
- Chef: Acquire Meat Nugget, Bustling Fungus, Bitter Root, and Foreign Fruit in one playthrough. Refer to the video guide for locations.
- Acrid: Unlocked after defeating Acrid, found in the third level (Sunken Tombs) or the Underwater level (Metal Box > top right section). See the video guide for locations.
- Miner: Found in Stage 4 (Magma Barracks), in a tunnel (not always open) in the bottom-right corner of the map > Kill Direseeker. View the video guide for locations.
- Artificer: Visit 10 unique levels (across different games).
- Drifter: Recycle x6 drones in one game.
- HAN-D: Final level > “Cargo 2” area > Interact with the grey door to unlock.
- Sniper: Complete the game.
- Mercenary: Complete the game x5 times.
Unlock Miner Video Guide:
Watch a brief video guide (45 seconds) from YouTuber Storm_ to unlock the Miner, providing all the necessary locations at a glance.
Unlock Chef Video Guide:
Refer to a concise video guide (45 seconds) from YouTuber Storm_ for unlocking the Chef, showcasing locations for Meat Nugget, Bustling Fungus, Bitter Root, and Foreign Fruit.
Unlock Acrid Video Guide:
Watch a short video guide (2 minutes) from YouTuber Woolie to unlock Acrid, including all the locations you need at a glance.
Keep in mind that this guide is subject to updates due to potential changes with game updates. Your comments and opinions are valuable in ensuring the guide’s accuracy and objectivity.