Welcome to our detailed guide on the Seeker survivor in Risk of Rain 2! Despite having some notable issues with the “Seekers of the Storm” DLC, many players remain eager to explore the new content. Although we currently lack official coefficients for Seeker’s abilities, we’ve played extensively with her and can offer insights into her playstyle and effectiveness. Let’s dive into everything you need to know about mastering Seeker, including her abilities, playstyle, and the most effective items to pair with her.
Risk of Rain 2 Seeker Guide – Ability Explanation
Passive Ability: Inner Strength
Seeker’s passive, Inner Strength, enhances her abilities through a mechanic called Tranquility. By meditating, Seeker accumulates Tranquility stacks, boosting all her stats by up to 6%. This bonus is relatively minor but worth noting for its incremental benefit to her overall performance. Keeping an eye on cooldowns to maximize these stacks can be beneficial, although its impact is subtle.
Primary Ability: Spirit Punch
Seeker’s primary attack, Spirit Punch, involves a series of fist strikes with a short range. The first two fists deal 200% damage, while the third has a wider reach and deals 300% damage with a bit of area-of-effect (AOE). Despite its decent damage, the limited range of this attack can be a drawback. Combining this with attack speed items or equipment to close the distance can enhance its effectiveness.
Secondary Abilities
- Unseen Hand: This ability summons a large hand from the ground that stuns, slows, deals 600% damage, and heals for each target hit. Although it has a lengthy 7-second cooldown and hits a limited number of enemies (around nine), it remains a solid burst damage option.
- Soul Spiral: Soul Spiral creates rotating orbs that deal 100% damage per second. These orbs gain barriers from each hit and require close proximity to enemies. While effective with proc items, the close range needed can be a liability in later stages.
Utility Ability: Sojourn
Sojourn transforms Seeker into a ball, similar to the volcanic egg, which increases damage output the longer she remains in ball mode. Although you take damage over time while in this form, this damage can be mitigated with items like Repulsion Armor Plates and Rejuvenation Rack. While invincible in ball mode, Seeker can unleash devastating damage upon exploding from it.
Special Ability: Meditate
Meditate requires inputting five directional commands and provides AOE damage, healing for Seeker and allies, and adds a stack of Tranquility. On the seventh Meditate, Seeker gains Saving Grace, which should theoretically revive fallen allies in co-op mode, although it’s currently inconsistent due to bugs.
Risk of Rain 2 Seeker Guide – Combo and Playstyle
Seeker’s playstyle combines melee and ranged combat. She functions effectively by switching between close-range combat with Spirit Punch and maintaining distance using Unseen Hand or Soul Spiral.
In Monsoon difficulty and lower, staying close to enemies can be viable, but in higher difficulties, leveraging her ranged attacks becomes crucial. Prioritize Repulsion Armor Plates, Rejuvenation Rack, and Plena for an invincible Sojourn build, transforming Seeker into a powerful, unkillable force.
Tier List for Seeker Items
Non-DLC Items
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- F Tier: Avoid these items as they offer no benefits to Seeker’s build.
- D Tier: Generally suboptimal and not recommended, except for niche cases. Notable mention: Transcendence, which is usually strong but not ideal for Seeker due to her healing requirements.
- C Tier: Consistent but not exceptional. Items like Fireworks and Red Whips can be situationally useful but don’t offer significant advantages.
- B Tier: Solid choices that improve Seeker’s performance. Items like Guillotine and Rejuvenation Rack enhance damage and healing.
- A Tier: Essential items for Seeker’s build. Focus Crystal, Repulsion Armor Plates, and Rose Buckler are crucial for maximizing her damage and survivability.
- S Tier: Top-tier items that significantly enhance Seeker’s effectiveness. Little Disciple and similar items offer incredible synergy with Seeker’s abilities.
DLC Items
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- F Tier: Unstable Transmitter and Knockback Fin are ineffective for Seeker and should be avoided.
- C Tier: Items like Bolstering Lantern and Luminous Shot offer situational benefits but are not standout choices.
- B Tier: Chance St. and Chronic Expansion can be valuable in specific builds, though they are not always reliable.
- A Tier: The EM Macro Legend and Seed of Life are excellent additions to Seeker’s kit, providing substantial benefits.
- S Tier: Sonorous Whispers is a game-changer, offering additional item drops and enhancing Seeker’s damage output significantly.
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Mastering Seeker in Risk of Rain 2 involves understanding her unique abilities and finding the right balance between melee and ranged combat. Despite the current issues with the DLC, Seeker’s potential can be unlocked with the right items and strategies. Experiment with different builds and playstyles to find what works best for you, and keep an eye on updates that might address the current bugs.