This involves killing a monster with 20 stacks of hemorrhage. You can unlock Serrated Shiv by completing the Bandit: Sadist challenge. While you’ll deal less base damage, being able to apply hemorrhage to an enemy without getting close is difficult to pass up, and it works as a well-aimed strike that complements Burst’s crowd control. Which is best is again up to your playstyle, though I’d lean more toward the Shiv. This is essentially the ranged version of Serrated Dagger, trading damage for range. Critical strikes also cause hemorrhaging. Serrated Shiv: Throw a hidden blade for 240% damage. To do so, you’ll need to use Lights Out to reset your cooldowns 15 times in a row. You can unlock Blast by completing the Bandit: Classic Man challenge. Blast or burst is a matter of personal choice Burst gives you significantly greater crowd control, while blast is more of a surgical strike. They’re all useful, but one in particular is a must-have.īlast: Fire a rifle blast for 330% damage. Three of the Bandit’s abilities are locked behind challenge walls. When used correctly, Lights Out can create a procession of death, acting as the lethal end to a skill chain. It is often the lead-up to dealing some serious damage. Smoke bomb is your main repositioning skill and can be a lifesaver when surrounded. Deal 200% damage, becoming invisible, then deal 200% damage again. Aim to use it behind an enemy for a guaranteed bleed thanks to Backstab. This skill is especially useful against bosses, elites, or general enemies with high HP. Serrated Dagger: Lunge and slash for 360% damage. Other skills are where you’ll deal your damage. This should be used as your opener, softening up the enemy. You’ll want to keep this skill in mind, as it works well with the Bandit’s other abilities that focus on mobility.īurst: Fire a shotgun burst for 5 x 100% damage. Once unlocked, the Bandit has access to five abilities, to begin with, one of which is passive.īackstab: All attacks from behind are critical strikes. As with most other characters in Risk of Rain 2, the Bandit has two sets of skills: one available on unlock, the other behind a set of challenges.

Risk of rain bandit