Risk of Rain Returns Item Tier List
Risk of Rain Returns is an absolutely thrilling roguelike ride that is filled to the brim with so many secrets to unlock, survivors to discover and play as, and more than a few items to wield in battle through each zone of the game. Just as in previous Risk of Rain installments, the items you choose to pick up will make or break your run, particularly on the higher difficulties and with certain Artifacts equipped.
However, there are simply so many items to choose from, that it can be hard to know which ones are better than others, and of course what they do. If you’re feeling a bit lost of what to pick up and what to leave, here is our very ownRisk of Rain Returns Item Tier List.

All Items (Tiered) & What They Do in Risk of Rain Returns
Items in the game are categorized by rarity (White up to Yellow), and some are Equipment types (Orange) that serve as an additional special ability for your chosen survivor for that run, or until you decide to switch it out for another one. Other special items serve specific purposes rather than providing buffs or abilities.
The following is our tiered list of all obtainable items/equipment in Risk of Rain Returns.

Remember that many of these need to be unlocked by completing various in-game challenges with different survivors.
S-Tier Items (Special Items)
Equipment Items
A-Tier Items (Boss Items)
B-Tier Items (Rare Items)
C-Tier Items (Uncommon Items)
D-Tier Items (Common Items)
That concludes the guide for ourRisk of Rain Returns Item Tier List. We hope you find this helpful in your playthroughs, and let us know which items you like to use the most.
Be sure to check out all of our other guides for Risk of Rain Returns, including ourofficial reviewof the game.


