Active Items in the Risk of Rain games aren't usually the most 'talked about' aspect compared to the white, green, and red items. However, a well-utilized Active Item can make all the difference in a run, especially in Risk of Rain Returns. For those of you who are unaware, Active Items are different from standard items like Crowbars or Gasoline in that players can (typically) only hold one at a time, and must choose when to activate it.