Strides of Heresy

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

Obtaining the Strides of Heresy will replace 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


 * Early Access Hidden Realms Content Update
 * Major Content
 * Added New Item Lore Entry: Strides of Heresy

Trivia

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