With several characters to choose from, Risk of Rain 2 offers tons of replayability for anyone who can handle this chaotic roguelike. Not every character is available when you start the game, however. You start with the Commando and Huntress, but the rest of the characters are unlocked through challenges, ranging from completing certain stages to obliterating your character.
The reward is massive, as each character offers a unique play style that keeps Risk of Rain 2 as compelling as it is. Combined with each character's unique skills, there are a near-infinite amount of playstyles for you to explore. Here is how you unlock every playable Survivor in Risk of Rain 2.
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Updated March 23, 2022, by Jacqueline Zalace: The Survivors of the Void update for Risk of Rain 2 has recently been released, so we've updated this guide with the additional characters included in this expansion. You can now learn how to unlock both Void Fiend and Railgunner.
Every player has Commando unlocked by default. As the first Survivor, Commando also serves a figurehead for the game. Oftentimes, you will see official Risk of Rain 2 fanart that focuses on Commando.
This is one of the first characters that you will get a chance to play, which means that he is pretty simple with mechanics that aren’t too difficult to master. Don't underestimate his power though; be sure to check out our guide on how to play as Commando.
Similar to Commando, Huntress is unlocked by default. If you have been playing Risk of Rain 2 for a while, you may remember that Huntress wasn’t always a default character. Prior to recent updates, players had to unlock Huntress by completing three stages without dying.
Huntress’ old unlock
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