Artifacts in Risk of Rain 2 are game-changing items that can alter the way you play by introducing different mechanics, whether it's multiplying enemies, changing loot drops, or affecting player health.
In this guide, we’ll dive into each of the Artifacts, their codes, and how to unlock them so you can experiment with different playstyles and enjoy more variety in your Risk of Rain 2 runs.
How to Unlock Artifacts in Risk of Rain 2
To unlock an Artifact, you need to complete special trials tied to that Artifact. Here’s a step-by-step process for unlocking them:
- Reach the Sky Meadow stage in your run.
- Locate the Compound Generator, a special terminal that lets you input codes.
- Enter the unique shape code associated with the Artifact you want to unlock. These codes consist of different shapes (triangles, circles, diamonds and squares).
- After inputting the code, you will be teleported to the Bulwark's Ambry where you need to collect Artifact Keys and interact with the Artifact Reliquary afterwards in order to detroy it.
All ROR2 Artifact Codes and How to Use Them
Each Artifact has its own code made of specific symbols. Below is a breakdown of every Artifact, its code, and what it does.
Artifact of Chaos
Effect: Friendly fire is enabled for both survivors and monsters.
- Circle, Triangle, Circle
- Circle, Triangle, Circle
- Circle, Triangle, Circle
Artifact of Command
Effect: Choose your items instead of receiving random ones.
- Square, Square, Square
- Square, Square, Square
- Triangle, Triangle, Triangle
Artifact of Death
Effect: When one player dies, everyone dies.
- Circle, Circle, Circle
- Square, Triangle, Square
- Circle, Triangle, Circle
Artifact of Dissonance
Effect: Monsters can appear outside their usual environments.
- Circle, Square, Square
- Square, Square, Square
- Square, Square, Circle
Artifact of Enigma
Effect: Use random equipment that changes every time you activate it.
- Diamond, Square, Square
- Triangle, Square, Triangle
- Circle, Diamond, Diamond
Artifact of Frailty
Effect: Fall damage is doubled and can be lethal.
- Circle, Circle, Circle
- Triangle, Circle, Triangle
- Triangle, Triangle, Triangle
Artifact of Glass
Effect: All players have 10% health but deal 500% damage.
- Diamond, Diamond, Diamond
- Diamond, Diamond, Diamond
- Diamond, Diamond, Diamond
Artifact of Honor
Effect: Only elite monsters spawn.
- Square, Square, Square
- Square, Triangle, Square
- Square, Square, Square
Artifact of Kin
Effect: Monsters of only one type spawn per stage.
- Circle, Triangle, Triangle
- Diamond, Circle, Triangle
- Diamond, Diamond, Circle
Artifact of Metamorphosis
Effect: Players start each stage as a random survivor.
- Diamond, Square, Circle
- Diamond, Square, Circle
- Diamond, Square, Circle
Artifact of Sacrifice
Effect: Monsters drop items on death, but chests no longer spawn.
- Triangle, Triangle, Triangle
- Triangle, Triangle, Triangle
- Triangle, Diamond, Triangle
Artifact of Soul
Effect: Wisps spawn when monsters die.
- Circle, Square, Circle
- Circle, Diamond, Circle
- Square, Diamond, Square
Artifact of Spite
Effect: Enemies drop exploding bombs upon death.
- Triangle, Circle, Triangle
- Circle, Circle, Circle
- Triangle, Circle, Triangle
Artifact of Swarms
Effect: Monster spawns are doubled, but their health is halved.
- Circle, Circle, Triangle
- Triangle, Diamond, Triangle
- Triangle, Circle, Circle
Artifact of Vengeance
Effect: Your own shadow (with your abilities and items) will fight against you.
- Diamond, Square, Square
- Diamond, Circle, Square
- Diamond, Square, Square
