Risk of Rain 2 Tier List: Best Characters Ranked & Explained

Risk of Rain 2 is a popular third-person shooter roguelike game developed by Hopoo Games. With its large roster of playable characters called “survivors”, it can be hard to decide which ones perform the best. This tier list ranks all the survivors in Risk of Rain 2, explaining their strengths and weaknesses.

Risk of Rain 2 Best Characters Tier List

Here's a detailed tier list for Risk of Rain 2 best characters:

S-Tier

The S tier contains the strongest survivors in Risk of Rain 2. They have great damage output, survivability, mobility, and utility.

Loader

With 160 (+48 per level) base health and 12 (+2.4 per level) damage, Loader boasts the highest health pool after MUL-T. Her mobility and skills enable her to quickly take down groups and bosses.

Captain

Captain has 110 (+33 per level) health but makes up for it with 12 (2.4 per level) damage and powerful crowd control skills. His Vulcan Shotgun and Orbital Strikes decimate enemies.

Railgunner

Railgunner is arguably the best sniper. With 110 (+33 per level) health and 12 (+2.4 per level) damage, she eliminates enemies from a distance with her Charged Perforator.

Bandit

Bandit has 110 (+33 per level) health and 12 (+2.4 per level) damage. His Backstab passive and Lights Out revolver shot make him deadly against solo targets. High single target burst potential.

A-Tier

A-tier survivors are very strong but have minor flaws compared to S tiers. They still clear most content with ease.

MUL-T

MUL-T boasts a massive 200 (+60 per level) health pool and solid 11 (2.2 per level) damage. He excels at crowd control and has the versatility to equip two weapons at once.

Huntress

Despite just 90 (+27 per level) health, Huntress has high mobility and 12 (+2.4 per level) damage. Great at single target DPS but lacks AoE damage.

Void Fiend

With 110 (+33 per level) health and 12 (+2.4 per level) damage, Void Fiend is a versatile survivor. His two forms provide range and melee power.

B-Tier

While B-tier survivors are viable, they usually require more skill to play well or have weaknesses holding them back.

Heretic

Heretic has a staggering 440 (+132 per level) health and 18 (+3.6 per level) damage. But as a secret character, he lacks versatility and requires highly specific builds to leverage his power.

Acrid

With 160 (+48 per level) health and poison attacks, Acrid can melt tanky enemies over time. However, his damage is unreliable against groups and low against bosses.

Mercenary

Mercenary lives up to his risky name with only 110 (+33 per level) health but makes up for it with 12 (+2.4 per level) damage and 20 armor. In the hands of a skilled player, he excels at aggression.

C-Tier

C-tier survivors struggle to keep up in higher difficulties. They are recommended for beginners but require more effort to succeed.

Commando

Commando is well-rounded with 110 (+33 per level) health and 12 (+2.5 per level) damage. However, his abilities lack power compared to other survivors. Better suited for early game.

Artificer

Artificer peaks early thanks to AoE skills. But with just 110 (+33 per level) health, she falls off hard later unless backed by specific late game item builds.

Summary

In summary, Loader, Captain and Railgunner take top spots right now as the best survivors in Risk of Rain 2. But many characters can shine brightly with enough practice and the right item synergies.

Tier	Survivors
S	Loader, Captain, Railgunner, Bandit
A	Huntress, MUL-T, Void Fiend
B	Heretic, Acrid, Mercenary
C	Commando, Artificer