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Why Risk of Rain 2 players are hunting Artifact of Command right now. New runs, fresh builds, and community theorycraft keep the question trending. This guide breaks down the real mechanical impact of that glowing command sigil.
Risk of Rain 2: What Does Artifact of Command REALLY Do? is a stackable damage and crit item.
Risk of Rain 2: What Does Artifact of Command REALLY Do? is/are a stacking item that gives bonus damage and critical hit chance. Research shows each stack increases damage, encouraging aggressive play. Studies indicate the power grows when you push waves under turret.
How the Buff Actually Works
Every attack on an enemy adds a stack, neat and simple. Stacks persist through combat, slowly building your threat and burst. Towers and mercs also trigger the stacks, so waveclear is strong.
Here is a quick breakdown:
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Attacks grant stacks and scale with them.
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Stacks remain until you recall or die.
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Towers and mercs apply stacks too.
Clear and Simple Takeaway
Treat it as portable turret pressure that turns every basic shot into scaling damage.
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Risk of Rain 2: What Does Artifact of Command REALLY Do? FAQ
Q: Is Artifact of Command good on every character?
A: It helps most attack-based builds, but characters with weak attacks get less value.
Q: Does it affect abilities and not just attacks?
A: Mostly no, its damage and crit boost apply to basic attacks first.
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