Risk of Rain 2 boasts a plethora of items you can pick up or purchase during each run, some like the Focus Crystal proving particularly strong under the right circumstances.
But how does the Focus Crystal work and which Risk of Rain 2 characters make the best use of it? We’ve got answers.
Risk of Rain 2 Focus Crystal
Risk of Rain 2’s Focus Crystal is a common item that increased the damage your character deals to enemies within 13m of itself by 15%.
This, naturally, makes it a perfect fit for Survivors that prefer fighting up close: primarily Mercenary and Loader but can also work with MUL-T.
Since the distance is measured in a circle around the character, fighting up close means that you’re more prone to have the Focus Crystal proc, potentially receiving a constant damage buff.
Furthermore, stacking the item can lead to dealing lots more damage, as the bonus applied is, from what we can tell, additive. If you’re unsure about when you’re dealing increased damage, look for a red glow effect.
The key to making proper use of Risk of Rain 2’s Focus Crystal is to have enemies present within 13m when the damage from your attacks is dealt, which is why close range Survivors benefit the most from it.
Risk of Rain 2 is now available in Early Access on PC, Xbox One, PS4, and Nintendo Switch.
