Risk Of Rain 2: Pro Tips For Playing As Railgunner
Perceptive fans of rogue-like games know that Risk of Rain 2 has been an indie gem since its release, combining RNG-filled, permadeath runs with third-person shooter gameplay. The game already had a plethora of playable characters to choose from, but the new expansion, Survivors of the Void, introduces two new ones along with plenty of fresh areas, items, and modes.
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One of these new characters is Railgunner, the spiritual successor to Sniper from the series’ first entry. Her capabilities center around dealing big damage to big enemies via aimed shots, making her an excellent choice for taking down the game’s bosses or methodically picking off individual targets. She’s a character with a high skill floor and a high skill cap, but anyone up to the challenge will discover a unique and fun playstyle with which to complete runs.
Although items are distributed randomly across stages in Risk of Rain 2, collecting specific ones is a critical part of clearing the game, especially on higher difficulties. Runs are also more enjoyable when it feels like your build is all coming together into a cohesive collection of offensive might.
In Railgunner’s case, she works well with a surprising selection of items due to her various passives. Railgunner gets guaranteed Critical Strikes when she hits an enemy’s Weak Point; as a result, any items that increase Critical Strike Chance, such as Lens-Maker’s Glasses, will be directly converted to extra Critical Strike Damage instead. For this reason, the Ocular HUD is also a great option for Railgunner’s Equipment slot.
Items like the Crowbar, Armor-Piercing Rounds, and Kjaro’s Band are also solid pick-ups since Railgunner has high single-instance damage.
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