Risk of Rain 2 is a sequel to the incredible roguelike of the same name created by Hopoo Games. Despite its change in perspective and additional dimension added, many of the same characters return to this shooter-looter game from Risk of Rain, and even more are new, added since the game's release.
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When characters are returning with much fanfare, players can’t help but wonder what the game would be like with their idea for a character in it. But, in reality, what are the best of these character mods? Whether inspired by anime or totally unique, these character mods truly make this incredible game something special.
10 Admiral
The Admiral is a character-overhaul for a relatively recent addition to Risk of Rain 2’s lineup, especially on consoles: the Captain. The Captain is both high damage and highly versatile, but often suffers from problems in mobility that make this character a sitting duck. These problems are not insurmountable for experienced players, but also decrease their long-term usefulness in general.
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The Admiral mod promotes this character and makes it something that is both fun to play and slightly more mobile. It also comes with a slew of balance tweaks to make it even more worth playing.
9 MEL-T
MUL-T is one of the most satisfying and high-intensity survivors currently out, but the gimmick of his character often leaves some to be desired. MEL-T is the community’s answer, creating a mechanic based around the management of heat.
MEL-T thrives based on his heat level and can use certain abilities more effectively using this mechanic. He keeps many of the same issues as MUL-T but augments them somewhat with a variety of weapon choices.
8 Arbiter
While most of the survivors in Risk of Rain 2 do damage on their own or using over-time effects, the Arbiter takes a unique approach to dish out DPS, even among mods. The Arbiter applies a debuff to enemies that makes them deal damage to themselves whenever they use a skill or attack. The kit of this survivor is based on this unique approach to combat.
A player experimenting with this unique character will find themself speeding up enemy attacks, debuffing enemies, and spreading their special crowd control to create a truly chaotic battlefield.
7 Holomancer
The Holomancer is the community's take on the summoner class that many games feature. Risk of Rain 2 often features mechanics based around this idea, allowing the player to summon drones and turrets to decimate enemies. The Holomancer is more mobile and can sacrifice minions to augment its own abilities.
Despite being unfinished, this unique character is a welcome addition to the game that has innovated roguelikes since its conception.
6 Gunslinger
An experienced Risk of Rain 2 modder can only aspire to reach the level of extra polish found in the Gunslinger character mod. This unique character comes with extra skins, skills, and map gradients designed to add to the western theme of this pistol-wielding desperado.
Trying this character mod is an easy choice if only for the extra skins added just for fun by the team behind this creative addition, and with the right collection of items, he makes for an unstoppable force.
5 TTGL Mod
For anime fans, and particularly fans of Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, a mod based on this iconic series can only be a good thing. Even better, this mod is well done, essentially being a concoction of multiple self-contained mods that each have a basis in the show.
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While this mod is a work in progress, it does set a precedent for future mods of pulling in outside source material for inspiration, which could yield spectacular results.
4 TheHouse
Card games might seem not to have a place anywhere near this roguelike shooter. But, with TheHouse mod, these conventions are shattered, creating a unique randomized experience that allows for much greater depth than in any other character.
The revolver that TheHouse carries shoots in random order with unique effects, and can only be reloaded by drawing a card from his deck of unique effects. He is truly a one-of-a-kind character, even for this innovative gaming experience.
3 MinerUnearthed
Drawing on the ideas found in the original Risk of Rain, MinerUnearthed adds the Miner from the previous game's modding community to the current iteration. This particular character is both innovative, mobile, and uses a mechanic not often found in other characters: gold. The currency of this game buffs the Miner and changes his playstyle to match, making for a fun character for any skill-level player.
The Miner's inability to be knocked back during some effects compliments his beefy playstyle and gives his character a lot of depth that many characters lack.
2 Sniper
The Sniper mod reintroduces a fan favorite from the first game into Risk of Rain 2, creating a unique and balanced character that plays in a totally unique way. The mod is polished and highly professional, feeling as if it was pulled straight out of the base game. Multiple skins complement this character's playstyle, meaning that players can look great while also melting bosses at the same time.
They do struggle against hoards of enemies, but with a balanced team, anything is possible for this long-ranged, efficient assassin.
1 Enforcer
The Enforcer adds as a playable character one of the original survivors from Risk of Rain. Equipped with a riot shield and shotgun, these two weapons dominate his playstyle even in the mod. The Enforcer in Risk of Rain 2 will often bash enemies, throw tear gas grenades, and use his defensive stance to mitigate damage in particular directions.
While the Enforcer in this mod isn't particularly mobile, he promotes a unique playstyle that is often not considered by many players. He moves the game in a healthy direction, not to mention the fact that he is entirely fanmade and highly polished as a bonus.