If you don’t know how to unlock all 15 characters in the game, with the addition of three additional characters in Risk of Rain Return, you’ve come to the right place! In this Risk of Rain Returns Unlock All Characters guide, we explained in detail the characters and how to reach them.
Risk of Rain Returns Unlock All Characters
There are a total of 15 survivors to play with in Risk of Rain Returns, including the 12 original characters from the first release and three additional characters added in the remaster. Check out the our Risk of Rain Returns Unlock All Characters list below to find out how to unlock each of the survivors.
Characters
The game features the original set of Characters, plus 4 new ones. Below is a guide for each character, as well as their available skins.
Character – Acrid
Free the chained creature.
Its container can be found in the underwater level in the top right section. Freeing it will start a fight that you need to win in order to unlock the character.
Additional Skins
Strange Prism: Calcium
Found in “UES Contact Light” by making your way outside below the bridge, then jumping up above Cabin into the small seemingly solid way between Bridge hallway and Cabin. It is to the left of the Stage Log.
Strange Prism: Obsidian
Found below the stage in “Boar Beach”, see “Stages” section. At least two jumps or equivalent are required to arrive at the Prism.
Acrid’s Hunger
Complete the Providence Trial “Judgement” with this character.
Meta
[“trials”][“main”][“trial_complete”] += { “acrid1”: 2.0, “acrid2”: 2.0, “acrid3”: 2.0, } [“flags”] += [ “challenge_unlock_acrid_completed”, “challenge_unlock_acrid_z2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_acrid_x2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_acrid_c2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_acrid_skin_s_completed”, “challenge_unlock_acrid_skin_s2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_acrid_skin_p_completed”, ]
Character – Artificer
Visit 10 unique stages.
- Play the game. That’s basically it.
Additional Skins
Strange Prism: Stasis
The most annoying one out of the available prism gems is by far, as the developers though it funny to put holes everywhere. Make your way to the left wall of the map, then take the two jump pads that suspiciously lead nowhere if you follow them to the left. You should land next to a dead Lemurian Fisherman, and then just go to the wall and climb down. Go out of bounds, then back in bounds to land in a chamber. From then on its a minefield of holes that you need to follow right – a jetpack and extra jumps are recommended. If you did everything correctly, a prism gem will appear that you can collect.
Artificer’s Hope
Complete the Providence Trial “Judgement” with this character.
Meta
[“trials”][“main”][“trial_complete”] += { “artificer1”: 2.0, “artificer2”: 2.0, “artificer3”: 2.0, } [“flags”] += [ “challenge_unlock_arti_completed”, “challenge_unlock_arti_x2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_arti_c2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_arti_v2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_arti_skin_s_completed”, “challenge_unlock_arti_skin_p_completed”, ]
Character – Bandit
Complete the third stage of a run.
- In multiplayer, you must be alive for it to count.
Additional Skins
Strange Prism: Snare
Found in the tutorial area by going down a hidden rope, then going to the other end of the stage.
Bandit’s Cunning
Complete the Providence Trial “Judgement” with this character.
Meta
[“trials”][“main”][“trial_complete”] += { “acrid1”: 2.0, “acrid2”: 2.0, “acrid3”: 2.0, } [“flags”] += [ “challenge_unlock_bandit_completed”, “challenge_unlock_bandit_z2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_bandit_c2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_bandit_v2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_bandit_skin_s_completed”, “challenge_unlock_bandit_skin_p_completed”, ]
Character – Chef
Obtain “Meat Nugget”, “Bustling Fungus”, “Sprouting Egg”, “Bitter Root” and “Foreign Fruit” in one run.
- The “Foreign Fruit” is an equipment. It is only necessary to have these items simultaneously in a single run, you can immediate switch to a different equipment once the achievement pops up.
Additional Skins
Unethical Consumption
Kill Acrid with the “Cook” ability.
Judgement
Complete the Providence Trial “Judgement” with this character.
Meta
[“trials”][“main”][“trial_complete”] += { “chef1”: 2.0, “chef2”: 2.0, “chef3”: 2.0, } [“flags”] += [ “challenge_unlock_chef_completed”, “challenge_unlock_chef_z2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_chef_c2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_chef_v2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_chef_skin_s_completed”, “challenge_unlock_chef_skin_p_completed”, ]
Character – Commando
Unlocked by default.
Additional Skins
Selfless
Complete the Providence Trial “S.O.S.”. (Thanks to id/CadesBurgers)
Strange Prism: Pyrite
Located in “Desolate Forest”, same variant as the enclosed Artifact of Honor. Accessible via a hidden rope in the top left section, which you simply climb down to the lowest chamber, and the prism should appear.
Commando’s Bravery
Complete the Providence Trial “Judgement” with this character.
Meta
[“trials”][“main”][“trial_complete”] += { “commando1”: 2.0, “commando2”: 2.0, “commando3”: 2.0, “commando4”: 2.0, “commando5”: 2.0, } [“flags”] += [ “challenge_unlock_commando_x2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_commando_c2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_commando_v2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_commando_skin_a_completed”, “challenge_unlock_commando_skin_s_completed”, “challenge_unlock_commando_skin_p_completed”, ]
Character – Drifter
Recycle 6 drones in one playthrough.
- Become a drone vacuum, then loop until you find a drone recycler, and stuff all your drones into it.
Additional Skins
Strange Prism: Pollen
Found in “Ancient Valley” #2 (Boar Beach variant). Make your way to the center of the map and find the visible and invisible platforms leading up to a Snowlemurian. On the larger of the two platforms, the prism gem will appear.
Drifter’s Spirit
Complete the Providence Trial “Judgement” with this character.
Meta
[“trials”][“main”][“trial_complete”] += { “drifter1”: 2.0, “drifter2”: 2.0, “drifter3”: 2.0, } [“flags”] += [ “challenge_unlock_drifter_completed”, “challenge_unlock_drifter_x2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_drifter_c2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_drifter_v2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_drifter_skin_s_completed”, “challenge_unlock_drifter_skin_p_completed”, ]
Character – Enforcer
Defeat the three initial bosses: Wandering Vagrant, Colossus, Magma Worm.
- Can be achieved through multiple runs.
Additional Skins
Chasing Shadows
Complete the Providence Trial “Inner Demons”.
Enforcer’s Will
Complete the Providence Trial “Judgement” with this character.
Meta
[“trials”][“main”][“trial_complete”] += { “enforcer1”: 2.0, “enforcer2”: 2.0, “enforcer3”: 2.0, “enforcer4”: 2.0, } [“flags”] += [ “challenge_unlock_enforcer_completed”, “challenge_unlock_enforcer_x2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_enforcer_z2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_enforcer_v2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_enforcer_skin_a_completed”, “challenge_unlock_enforcer_skin_s_completed”, “challenge_unlock_enforcer_skin_p_completed”, ]
Character – Engineer
Purchase a total of 40 drones.
- Destroyed drones can be repaired and count towards this.
Additional Skins
Engineer’s Intellect
Complete the Providence Trial “Judgement” with this character.
Meta
[“trials”][“main”][“trial_complete”] += { “engineer1”: 2.0, “engineer2”: 2.0, “engineer3”: 2.0, } [“flags”] += [ “challenge_unlock_engineer_completed”, “challenge_unlock_engineer_z2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_engineer_x2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_engineer_v2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_engineer_skin_p_completed”, ]
Character – HAN-D
Find the robot janitor.
- Found in the final level “UES Contact Light” in a damaged light gray container, either 2nd from the top or bottom, depending on the level variant. You can figure out which level variant you are on based on the window to Storage being broken – if broken, the container is on the top, otherwise bottom. The container is visually distinct from the dark gray purple-ish background containers, and you just need to interact with it to unlock it.
Additional Skins
Thank You
Complete the Providence Trial “Think of the Children”.
HAN-D’s Directive
Complete the Providence Trial “Judgement” with this character. (Thanks to profiles/76561198080266657, profiles/76561198437126992)
Meta
[“trials”][“main”][“trial_complete”] += { “hand1”: 2.0, “hand2”: 2.0, “hand3”: 2.0, } [“flags”] += [ “challenge_unlock_hand_completed”, “challenge_unlock_hand_x2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_hand_x3_completed”, “challenge_unlock_hand_v2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_hand_skin_a_completed”, “challenge_unlock_hand_skin_p_completed”, ]
Character – Huntress
Unlocked by default.
Additional Skins
Strange Prism: Extinction
Found in the same variant of “Magma Barracks” as the Miner through a hidden rope under the lava. It is slightly to the right of the entrance of the tunnel and leads into a small chamber. This chamber is connected to a room much further left which leads to a Stage Log, and from there on you can leave to the stage without going back.
Huntress’s Agility
Complete the Providence Trial “Judgement” with this character.
Meta
[“trials”][“main”][“trial_complete”] += { “huntress1”: 2.0, “huntress2”: 2.0, “huntress3”: 2.0, “huntress4”: 2.0, } [“flags”] += [ “challenge_unlock_huntress_z2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_huntress_x2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_huntress_c2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_huntress_skin_s_completed”, “challenge_unlock_huntress_skin_p_completed”, ]
Character – Loader
Obtain 30 different items in one playthrough.
- Play the game and become a loot vacuum.
Additional Skins
Strange Prism: Nebula
Not discovered yet. Comment below if you know the location!
Loader’s Strength
Complete the Providence Trial “Judgement” with this character.
Meta
[“trials”][“main”][“trial_complete”] += { “loader1”: 2.0, “loader2”: 2.0, “loader3”: 2.0, } [“flags”] += [ “challenge_unlock_loader_completed”, “challenge_unlock_loader_x2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_loader_z2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_loader_v2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_loader_skin_s_completed”, “challenge_unlock_loader_skin_p_completed”, ]
Character – Mercenary
Beat the game five times.
May require more than 5 clears, for me it took 16 before it finally counted.
Additional Skins
Strange Prism: Malice
Found in “Risk of Rain – UES Contact Light” by making your way outside the ship to the area under the bridge to the dancing golems. If you head over to the area with the “1 Equipment” chest and make your way over the wall, there will be an island with a visible prism above it.
Mercenary’s Technique
Complete the Providence Trial “Judgement” with this character. (Thanks to profiles/76561198080266657, profiles/76561198437126992)
Meta
[“trials”][“main”][“trial_complete”] += { “mercenary1”: 2.0, “mercenary2”: 2.0, “mercenary3”: 2.0, } [“flags”] += [ “challenge_unlock_mercenary_completed”, “challenge_unlock_mercenary_x2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_mercenary_c2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_mercenary_v2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_mercenary_skin_s_completed”, “challenge_unlock_mercenary_skin_p_completed”, ]
Character – Miner
Clear a path for the survivor.
Found in a “Magma Barracks – The Core” variation, in the bottom right corner of the map behind a long lava tunnel. You will have to kill an Elder Lemurian boss named “Direseeker” to unlock the character.
Additional Skins
Hivemind
Complete the Providence Challenge “Gup Sorting?”. (Thanks to id/CadesBurgers)
Miner’s Determination
Complete the Providence Trial “Judgement” with this character. (Thanks to profiles/76561198080266657, profiles/76561198437126992)
Meta
[“trials”][“main”][“trial_complete”] += { “miner1”: 2.0, “miner2”: 2.0, “miner3”: 2.0, } [“flags”] += [ “challenge_unlock_miner_completed”, “challenge_unlock_miner_z2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_miner_x2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_miner_c2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_miner_skin_a_completed”, “challenge_unlock_miner_skin_p_completed”, ]
Character – Pilot
Collect 15 Monster Logs.
- Play the game. That’s basically it.
Additional Skins
Keep It Up
Complete the Providence Trial “Juggling Priorities”. (Thanks to id/CadesBurgers)
???
Appears to unobtainable through any means. Not tied to the usual skin unlock save file flags, and there is no reference to it.
Pilot’s Focus
Complete the Providence Trial “Judgement” with this character. (Thanks to profiles/76561198080266657, profiles/76561198437126992)
Meta
[“trials”][“main”][“trial_complete”] += { “pilot1”: 2.0, “pilot2”: 2.0, “pilot3”: 2.0, “pilot4”: 2.0, } [“flags”] += [ “challenge_unlock_pilot_completed”, “challenge_unlock_pilot_z2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_pilot_c2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_pilot_v2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_pilot_skin_a_completed”, “challenge_unlock_pilot_skin_p_completed”, ]
Character – Robomando
Secret.
Unlockable by carrying the “Strange Battery” from a previous run to a new run on at least Rainstorm difficulty, then on the third stage clearing the teleporter and waiting until the timer shows 22:00 (but no later than 22:59). You should now see a green arrow pointing to a red robot, which accepts the “Strange Battery”, upon which you fight it. You must lose this fight to unlock this character.
Additional Skins
???
Complete the Providence Trial “Judgement” with this character. Possibly not achievable at this point in time. (Thanks to profiles/76561198080266657, profiles/76561198437126992)
Meta
[“trials”][“main”][“trial_complete”] += { } [“flags”] += [ “challenge_unlock_gasolіne_completed”, ]
Character – Sniper
Beat the game.
Additional Skins
Campsite
Complete the Providence Trial “Lone Wolf”.
Sniper’s Reflex
Complete the Providence Trial “Judgement” with this character. (Thanks to profiles/76561198080266657, profiles/76561198437126992)
Meta
[“trials”][“main”][“trial_complete”] += { “sniper1”: 2.0, “sniper2”: 2.0, “sniper3”: 2.0, “sniper4”: 2.0, } [“flags”] += [ “challenge_unlock_sniper_completed”, “challenge_unlock_sniper_z2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_sniper_x2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_sniper_c2_completed”, “challenge_unlock_sniper_skin_a_completed”, “challenge_unlock_sniper_skin_p_completed”, ]
Character List
| Survivor Name | Picture | How to Unlock |
| Commando |  | This character is unlocked by default. |
| Huntress |  | This character is unlocked by default. |
| Enforcer |  | Defeat the three initial bosses: Wandering Vagrant, Colossus, Magma Worm. Can be achieved through multiple runs. |
| Bandit |  | Complete the third stage of a run. Note: If playing co-op, you must be alive when the stage is complete to unlock Bandit. |
| HAN-D |  | Find the robot janitor. Found in the final level, UES Contact Light, look for the “Cargo 2” area with multicolored storage boxes. Find the grey door and interact with it. |
| Engineer |  | Purchase 40 drones total. Note: Drones that are destroyed and repaired (purchased again) count towards the total. |
| Miner |  | Clear a path for the survivor. Found in the fourth level, Magma Barracks, look for a tunnel around the bottom-right section of the map. Follow the tunnel and slay the Elder Lemurian “Direseeker” to unlock Miner. The tunnel may not always be present. |
| Sniper |  | Beat the game. Complete the final stage, UES Contact Light, on any difficulty. |
| Acrid |  | Free the chained creature. Found in either the third level (Sunken Tombs) or the Underwater level, search for a metal box near the top-right section. Interacting with it will release Acrid who must be defeated to unlock. |
| Mercenary |  | Beat the game five times. Complete the final stage and defeat the final boss, Providence, five times total on any difficulty. |
| Loader |  | Obtain 30 different items in one playthrough. Find and acquire 30 unique items in a single playthrough. A single-player run is recommended to complete this challenge. |
| Chef |  | Obtain Meat Nugget, Bustling Fungus, Sprouting Egg, Bitter Root, and Foreign Fruit in one run. Note: Foreign Fruit counts as an equipment item, while the rest are normal items. |
| Pilot |  | Collect 15 Monster Logs. Monsters have a chance to drop logs on defeat. Can be achieved through multiple playthroughs. |
| Artificer |  | Visit 10 unique stages. Will naturally be completed as you play through the game multiple times. |
| Drifter |  | Recycle 6 drones in one playthrough. Collect six drops and take them to a drone recycler in a single playthrough. The recycle machines are found randomly. |
