Risk of Rain 2 Bandit Character Guide
September 26, 2024 11:51 am
Today, we’re diving deep into
Risk of Rain 2 and focusing on one of the classic and fan-favorite
characters: the Bandit. Originally from the first Risk of Rain, the Bandit returns with his signature weapons and skills, making him a formidable assassin in the game. Let’s break down everything you need to know about this character, from unlocking him to mastering his abilities and finding the best item synergies.
Unlocking the Bandit is relatively straightforward. All you need to do is complete the third stage in a single run. Once you’ve done that, the Bandit will be available for you to play.
The Bandit excels in assassination, explosions, and melee combat. Here’s a detailed look at his skills:
- Backstab (Passive Skill): Attacks from behind always critically strike.
- Burst (Primary Skill): Fires a shotgun blast, dealing 5×100% damage. You can fire up to 4 shots.
- Serrated Dagger (Secondary Skill): Dashes forward, slashing with a dagger for 360% damage. Critical hits cause bleeding.
- Serrated Knife (Secondary Skill): Throws a knife while cloaked, dealing 240% damage. Critical hits cause bleeding.
- Smoke Bomb (Utility Skill): Releases a smoke bomb that deals 200% damage, cloaks you, and then deals another 200% damage to nearby enemies.
- Lights Out (Special Skill): Fires a revolver shot that deals 600% damage. Killing an enemy with this skill resets all cooldowns.
- Desperado (Special Skill): Fires a revolver shot that deals 600% damage. Killing an enemy increases Desperado’s damage by 10%.
The Bandit’s primary weapon is a shotgun that excels in rapid, close-range combat. However, the true fun lies in his skill combinations. His special skill, Lights Out, allows for a single, high-damage shot that resets all cooldowns if it kills an enemy. This can be a game-changer, allowing you to continuously chain your abilities.
- Primary Skill (Burst): This skill has 8 charges and fires single shots. It reloads automatically when not in use. The cooldown is 2 seconds.
- Secondary Skill (Serrated Dagger): Fires a single shot dealing around 75 damage. If it kills an enemy, all your skills’ cooldowns are reset. The cooldown is 7 seconds.
- Utility Skill (Smoke Bomb): Grants invisibility and speed boost, allowing you to escape or reposition. The cooldown is 9 seconds.
- Special Skill (Lights Out): Fires a burning shot that deals low damage over time. The cooldown is 7 seconds.
While the Bandit doesn’t have a fixed playstyle, certain items can significantly enhance his performance:
- Predatory Instincts: Increases attack speed and critical strike chance.
- Shuriken: Synergizes well with his primary attack.
- Cautious Slug: Helps with early-game survivability.
- Purity: Reduces cooldowns, making your right-click skill almost spammable.
- Harvester’s Scythe: Provides healing on critical hits.
- Ukulele: Adds chain lightning for better crowd control.
- Gasoline: Increases AoE damage.
The Bandit is a versatile and exciting character in Risk of Rain 2. With his combination of stealth, high burst damage, and ability to reset cooldowns, he can be a powerful asset in any run. By understanding his skills and optimizing your item choices, you can make the most out of this classic character.
