Chef returns as a playable survivor inRisk of Rain 2’s Seekers of the StormDLC, and he’s more or less the same as he was in the first game. This culinary robot is an excellent close-quarters fighter, and he’s got a few tricks up his sleeve that lets him steam roll through even the toughest of enemies in the game.

As withall the otherROR 2characters, Chef needs a lot of items before he can start slaying gods and giant monsters. If you’re not quite sure what the best Chef items are, here’s a guide to help you sort things out.

Death Mark in Risk of Rain 2’s logbook

Due to the random nature ofRisk of Rain 2, full builds are usually achievable only by using the Artifact of Command. During regular runs, players are advised to look for 3D printers or closets with guaranteed item spawns.

Best Chef Build In ROR 2

Chef is a close-mid-ranged unit sort of likethe False Son inROR 2, excepthe relies heavily on using all his abilities in quick succession. Because of this, players should try tofind a balance between increasing Chef’s DPS and survivability, especially once the difficulty starts to ramp up. You don’t necessarily need to get all the items on the following list, but do use this as a guide to find out what would work best for you.

Orange (Equipment)

The items above are not the only ones you should get.Do not neglect survivability and utility itemslike Tougher Times and Energy Drink, as these are generally useful for all characters.

Core Items For Chef In ROR 2

Chef’s playstyle lends itself well to some otherwise unorthodox item picks that many of the other playable survivors usually don’t get much value out of. This is especially true in the early game, where Chef can struggle to find his footing.As much as possible, attempt to get these items first.

Notes

Crowbar

Can one-shot enemies with Dice (Primary Attack) in the early game.

Great for clearing large groups, especially with Ignition Tank

The Symbiotic Scorpion in Risk of Rain 2’s Logbook

Death Mark

Chef can trigger Death Mark with debuffs from Sear and Glaze, reducing the number of items required.

Use Roll, activate Sear, then run circles around your enemies.

Bandolier

Bandolier can reset Chef’s abilities, reducing the overall downtime of your DPS.

Mandatory item for characters with low vertical mobility.

Symbiotic Scorpion

Shreds armor and helps trigger Death Mark for even more damage.

Luxury Items

Thebest red items inROR 2are often counted as Luxury Items — they aren’t mandatory, but they definitely help make many builds much stronger. Some good legendary items for Chef include:

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