Strides of Heresy

The  are a lunar item in Risk of Rain 2 and an original part of the Heresy Set, completed in the Anniversary Update.

Obtaining the Strides of Heresy replaces the Survivor's utility skill (Shift by default on keyboard) with the Shadowfade skill.

Tips

 * This item is especially useful for and  (without their alternate utility skill unlocked), since Shadowfade is debatably an upgrade over their default utility skills.
 * ,, and have their damage outputs substantially lowered with their utility skills replaced.
 * gives up for Shadowfade, but can take unique advantage of the flight effect with her . Hovering throughout the cooldown effectively grants her slow but unlimited flight, even without.
 * It also gives Artificer a powerful defensive option for quickly falling back from danger. While Ion Surge is definitely a strong option for retreating, it still pales in comparison to complete invulnerability. Extra healing also ensures she can get back into the fight faster after sustaining damage.
 * For all other characters, such as, and , this item is more of a toss-up, and up to user preference.
 * Obtaining this item along with the other three Heresy items will turn the holder into the.

Version History

 * PC Patch v1.0.1.1 (Build ID No.5440050)
 * Bug Fixes
 * Fix not being usable by  in hidden realms


 * Early Access Content Update 5
 * Gameplay Changes
 * No longer puts you in combat


 * Early Access Artifacts Content Update
 * Bug Fixes
 * 🌧 Fix a variety of effects still showing when using Strides of Heresy

Trivia

 * The foreign leg resembles that of the.
 * Specifically, it is one of the legs of.