All classes in Risk of Rain 2

By Ambar Jimenez | 2025-11-27 21:06:28

With the release of the Seekers of the Storm and Alloyed Collective expansions, the roster of playable survivors in Risk of Rain 2 has never been larger. Navigating the unlock conditions for each powerful class can be a challenge in itself. This definitive guide breaks down exactly how to add every one of the game's 19 unique characters to your arsenal, from the default starters to the most secretive heroes.

The Complete Risk of Rain 2 Survivor Unlock List

Below is a comprehensive table listing every survivor and the specific challenge you must complete to unlock them.

Survivor Name	How to Unlock
Commando	Unlocked by default.
Huntress	Unlocked by default.
MUL-T	Complete the "Verified" challenge.
Engineer	Complete the "Engineering Perfection" challenge.
Artificer	Complete the "Pause" challenge.
Mercenary	Complete the "True Respite" challenge.
REX	Complete the "Power Plant" challenge.
Loader	Complete the "Guidance Offline" challenge.
Acrid	Complete the "...To Be Left Alone" challenge.
Captain	Complete the "Washed Away" challenge.
Bandit	Complete one of the four third-stage environments.
Railgunner	Purchase the Survivors of the Void DLC.
Void Fiend	Defeat the boss in the Planetarium or survive Wave 50 in Simulacrum.
Heretic	Not directly unlocked; transform by collecting all four Heresy items.
CHEF	Complete the "wok's recipe" in a Reformed Alter.
Operator	Purchase the Alloyed Collective DLC.
Drifter	Complete the "Lost in Transit" challenge.
Seeker	Purchase the Seekers of the Storm DLC.
False Son	Complete the "Purified Freedom" challenge (Seekers of the Storm DLC).

Spotlight on the Alloyed Collective DLC Survivors

The Alloyed Collective expansion reinvigorated the game by introducing two new distinct classes, each with a different unlock path:

The Operator: As a frontline commander, this survivor specializes in deploying drones to control the fray. You gain immediate access to the Operator uponpurchasing the Alloyed Collective DLC, with no additional challenges required.
The Drifter: A versatile scavenger who uses collected Junk to empower theirabilities. Unlike the Operator, the Drifter requires you to complete the "Lost in Transit" challenge, offering a rewarding goal for dedicatedplayers.

Mastering the Unlock Process

Unlocking survivors is a core part of the Risk of Rain 2 experience, encouragingyou to tackle diverse in-game challenges. Whether you're mastering aspecific stage, testing your endurance in the Simulacrum, or hunting for hidden items, each new character you unlock opens up a fresh way toexperience the game's chaotic combat. With this guide, you have theroadmap to build a complete roster and discover your perfect main.

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