Shuriken

The  is an item in Risk of Rain 2, added in the Survivors of the Void expansion.

The item grants the buff, which stacks up to 3 (+1 per stack) times over 10 seconds. When the holder's primary skill is used, a shuriken projectile is launched forward at the same time, dealing 400% (+100% per stack) damage and consuming one stack of the Shuriken buff.

Tips

 * Shurikens on melee based characters like or  can give them a pseudo-ranged attack when charged.
 * However, does not gain barrier from Shurikens, as her passive only affects her gauntlets.
 * Shurikens on Captain are harder to utilize, as they activate as soon as he charges his primary, rather than when he releases the shot.
 * A single stack of Shurikens deals enough damage to activate the, , and , allowing characters such as and  to more consistently activate them without setup. However, characters with strong single-hit skills may want to steer clear of the Shuriken so that they can be sure to activate the Bands on large hits and reap their full benefits.

Version History

 * Survivors of the Void
 * (Undocumented) Added New Item:

Trivia

 * The shipping address is a direct reference to Sensei Dareth from the 2011 animated series "Ninjago".