Risk of Rain Returns Artifact of Command - how to get

Are you trying to get the Artifact of Command in Risk of Rain Returns but can’t figure out how? Here’s everything you need to know. There are multiple unique artifacts available in the game and all of them can be useful. However, if you’re looking for an artifact to help you the items you want by eliminating chest RNG elements, Command is the one for you. Additionally, this artifact will allow you to unlock Robomando, one of the unlockable characters in Risk of Rain Returns. Let’s explain in detail how to get this artifact.

Risk of Rain Artifact of Command - character jumping on the invisible vines to get the artifact.

How to get the Artifact of Command in Risk of Rain Returns

To unlock the Artifact of Command in Risk of Rain Returns, go to the Hive Cluster area (variants 1, 2, 3) and head to the far right of the map. On the top right corner, jump on the invisible vines that keep disappearing and you’ll reach the artifact.

While the vines keep disappearing, you can jump on them even when they’re invisible. If you want to be on the safe side, stay left and wait to see all vine locations as they keep appearing and disappearing. Then, start jumping and you’ll be able to reach where the artifact is located.

Artifact of Command effect

The Artifact of Command will allow you to select the item you want when opening a chest, with rarity being the only limitation. Once you unlock a chest, you’ll get a random rarity color. Then, you are free to select any item you want from that rarity.

This allows you to get any item you want and focus on very specific builds. For instance, you can aim for a 100% critical chance build. Additionally, unlocking certain characters like the Robomando requires having this artifact since you’ll need to look for specific items. In general, this item makes the game significantly easier but also more fun, since it allows you to try out any build you want.

To summarize, you can get the Artifact of Command in Risk of Rain Returns by heading to the top right corner of the Hive Cluster map. Jump on the vines that keep disappearing and reach the other side to pick up the artifact. This artifact allows you to select any item you want from a specific rarity while opening chest items. Also, before leaving, if you want suggestions on what to pick, here’s our guide on the best items in Risk of Rain Returns.