Survivor Guides
Browse all 12 survivors in Risk of Rain 2. Filter by type and difficulty to find the perfect character for your playstyle.
12 survivors found
Commando
ranged
The default survivor and a well-rounded fighter. Commando excels at consistent ranged damage with his dual pistols and has a tactical dive for repositioning. His Suppressive Fire stuns enemies, making him a reliable pick for learning the game.
Huntress
ranged
A lightning-fast survivor who can attack while sprinting. Huntress uses homing glaives and arrows to deal damage without stopping, making her one of the most mobile characters. Her Ballista ability pierces through enemies for devastating burst damage.
MUL-T
hybrid
A versatile combat robot that can swap between two equipment slots and weapon loadouts. MUL-T can carry two different weapons simultaneously and switch between them, offering unmatched flexibility. His Transport Mode charges through enemies at high speed.
Engineer
ranged
A strategic survivor who deploys turrets and shields to control the battlefield. Engineer places up to two auto-targeting turrets that inherit his items, doubling the value of many on-hit effects. His Thermal Harpoons deal massive single-target damage.
Artificer
ranged
A powerful mage with high burst damage but limited mobility. Artificer uses charged Nano-Bombs and Flame Bolts for devastating AoE attacks. Her Ion Surge provides vertical mobility, and her Flamethrower melts bosses at close range.
Mercenary
melee
A high-risk, high-reward melee survivor with invincibility frames. Mercenary dashes through enemies with Blinding Assault and uses Eviscerate for i-frame burst damage. Mastering his combo timing is essential for surviving in later stages.
REX
hybrid
A plant-robot hybrid that sacrifices health to deal damage. REX uses Directive: Inject to drain enemies and heal himself, creating a risk-reward loop. His Seed Barrage provides AoE coverage, while Tangling Growth roots enemies in place.
Loader
melee
An incredibly mobile melee survivor with a grappling hook. Loader uses her Grapple Fist to swing across the map at high speed and delivers devastating Charged Gauntlet punches. Her barrier on hit makes her surprisingly durable for a melee character.
Acrid
hybrid
A venomous creature that applies poison to enemies. Acrid uses Epidemic to spread poison across groups of enemies and can choose between ranged Neurotoxin or melee Ravenous Bite playstyles. His regenerative passive keeps him healthy between fights.
Captain
ranged
A support-oriented survivor with powerful orbital abilities. Captain calls down Orbital Probes for massive damage and deploys utility beacons that provide team-wide buffs like hacking or healing. His Defensive Microbots passively shoot down projectiles.
Railgunner
ranged
A precision marksman who deals extreme single-target damage. Railgunner uses a scoped railgun to land critical hits with massive damage multipliers. Her Supercharge ability can one-shot most enemies but requires careful aim and positioning.
Void Fiend
hybrid
A corrupted survivor who alternates between normal and void forms. Void Fiend builds corruption through combat, transforming into a powerful void state with enhanced abilities. Managing the corruption meter is key to maximizing his damage output.