Artifacts are a returning mechanic from the first Risk of Rain and allow players to modify their runs with interesting challenges. In this unlock guide for all artifacts in Risk of Rain 2, I will be showing you how to unlock every artifact as well as what each artifact does.
How to Unlock Artifacts in Risk of Rain 2
To even get started unlocking artifacts in Risk of Rain 2 you need to make it to the fifth stage Sky Meadow. This is a brand new stage added in the Artifact Update and is where you will be doing all of your artifact unlocking.
Once you get to Sky Meadow, you need to find the secret area located underneath the map. After getting there the first time you will have no trouble locating it but for first timers it might be a little confusing. Just look towards the edge of the map until you see something that looks like a bunch of computer terminals and wires, that’s the area you are looking for.
Now, after locating the area you have to use the Compound Generator and apply the correct combination of codes into it before you can teleport to the Bulwark’s Ambry which is a new level where you must fight a boss before getting the artifact.
There are 16 artifact codes as of the Artifact Update and you have to go through the teleporter and fight the boss battle for each one. If you only want the codes skip the next section, as the next section will be covering the boss battle.
How to Complete Bulwark’s Ambry
After you put the code into the Compound Generator and you proceed through the teleporter you will need to complete a mini-challenge/boss fight. This fight requires you to interact with the Artifact Reliquary several times with Artifact Key’s that drop randomly from enemies in the area.
ALSO, NOTE you are under the influence of whatever artifact you are trying to unlock. So if you are trying to get the Artifact of Chaos, friendly fire is turned on during the fight.
Picking up a key and using it on the boss (by interacting with the boss) deals damage to it. Multiple keys do not stack. Avoid picking up multiple keys as they do not do extra damage and will waste keys.
You only need four keys to kill the boss and afterwards you can collect your artifact from where the boss used to be.
All Artifact Codes & Effects
Every artifact requires you to put in the correct code in the correct order before you can go through the teleporter and collect it. This is the list of all 16 artifacts currently in Risk of Rain 2.
Artifact of Chaos Code
- Circle, Triangle, Circle
- Circle, Triangle, Circle
- Circle, Triangle, Circle
Artifact of Chaos Effect: Friendly fire is enabled for both survivors and monsters alike.
The artifact of chaos is for anyone trying to kill their friends in Risk of Rain 2 without the use of mods.
Artifact of Kin Code
- Circle, Triangle, Triangle
- Diamond, Circle, Triangle
- Diamond, Diamond, Circle
Artifact of Kind Effect: Monsters will be of only one type per stage. Aka only Wisps, Beetles, etc.
Artifact of Swarms Code
Artifact of Swarms Effect: Monster spawns are doubled, but monster maximum health is halved.
Artifact of Command Code
Artifact of Command Effect: Choose your items. Basically, whenever an item drops you can interact with it and choose what item it will be (within its rarity type).
Artifact of Death Code
Artifact of Death Effect: When one player dies, everyone dies. Enable only if you want to truly put your teamwork and individual skill to the ultimate test.
Artifact of Dissonance Code
Artifact of Dissonance Effect: Monsters can appear outside their usual environments.
Artifact of Enigma
Spawn with a random equipment that changes every time it’s activated. Try using this artifact with Gesture of the Drowned for extra fun!
Artifact of Frailty
Fall damage is doubled and lethal. Loader mains beware of this.
Artifact of Glass
Allies deal 500% damage, but have 10% health.
Artifact of Honor
Enemies can only spawn as elites.
Artifact of Metamorphosis
Players always spawn as a random survivor.
Artifact of Sacrifice
Monsters drop items on death, but Chests no longer spawn. One of the best artifacts to play with, by far.
Artifact of Soul
Wisps emerge from defeated monsters.
Artifact of Spite
Enemies drop multiple exploding bombs on death.
Artifact of Vengeance
Your relentless doppelganger will invade every 10 minutes.
