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The False Son is a uniqueRisk of Rain 2character who makes frequent use of both melee and ranged attacks. He can be a little confusing to use at first, but once players get the groove of his playstyle down, he is one of the most fun survivors to use as of theSeekers of the StormDLC.
You can get away with building False Sonas you wouldROR 2’sVoid Fiend, but as always, you can get more mileage out of this character by specifically improving his strengths and weaknesses. The following is a list of all the best items for default False Son inROR 2, including some notes on what makes key components of the build work so well.
Players who want to get the perfect items for their characters inRisk of Rain 2should enable the Command Artifact before starting their run. Otherwise, make sure to scrap unwanted items and look out for 3D printers and cauldrons.
Updated Jun 29, 2025 by Marc Santos:Laser Burst, False Son’s alternate special skill, is often overlooked due to it being significantly weaker than Laser of the Father. However, with the right items and playstyle in mind, even this seemingly mediocre ability can become powerful. We’ve updated this ROR2 False Son Build guide with an additional section covering the best items you should get if you want to use Laser Burst, as well as some tips on how to use the skill properly.
Best Items For False Son In ROR 2
Every survivor becomes ludicrously powerful when equipped withthe best items inRisk of Rain 2, but if you want to get the most out of the False Son, these are the items you’ll want to get:
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False Son’s Secondary and Special Skills gain bonuses based on how much health he has. While this is a good thing to have, it’s not necessarily worth building on.
ROR 2 False Son Early Game Items
When you’re just starting out, grab the following items ASAP:
Tri-Tip Daggeris usually favored by characters like Commando forsome truly insaneRisk of Rain 2builds, but this time, it’s mostly here to help you clear enemies quicker during the early game. False Son’s primary and secondary skills seem to have very good proc coefficients, which means he’s able to apply Tri-Tip Dagger’s bleeds more often. This item also feeds intoDeath Marklater on, which will give you a 50% damage buff whenever an enemy is afflicted with four or more debuffs.
Speaking of Death Mark,False Son’s secondary skill, Lunar Spikes, counts as a debuff. Combine this with Tri-Tip Dagger, Chronobauble, and Gasoline for easy Death Mark procs early on. Once you get Shattering Justice and Symbiotic Scorpion, you’ll be able to apply Death Mark with a single Lunar Spike.
Crowbar and Luminous Shot are great for one-shotting enemies. you’re able to charge up an overhead smash by holding your Secondary Skill button while using your Primary Skill. The damage this attack deals is extremely high, especially when paired with these two items.
As withall otherRisk of Rain 2characters, don’t forget to grab some mobility items like Hopoo Feathers, Goat Hooves, and Energy Drinks. False Son’s mobility skill is decent, but it won’t be enough.
Risk Of Rain 2 False Son Key Damage Items
The Delicate Watch is a great item forcharacters likeROR 2’sRailgunner, though False Son can take advantage of it quite well himself. He hasincreased armor when his Lunar Spikes are fully stacked, and when he uses all of them,he gains bonus health regeneration instead. You won’t have to worry about losing your watches much when playing as False Son thanks to these innate survivability bonuses.
Armor Piercing Roundsamplifies the damage you deal against bosses, which is great considering how False Son’s single-target damage mostly relies on his Special skill, Laser of the Father. With enough damage items, you’ll be able to melt most bosses before your laser expires.
As mentioned above, Luminous Shot is great for one-shotting enemies. If you combine this withthe old Gasoline and Ignition Tank combo, one big smash will often be enough to trigger a chain reaction that will literally burn down every enemy on (and off) the screen.
False Son Luxury Items
These are the four items you need if you want to deal massive DPS with False Son.Symbiotic Scorpionis one of the best red items inROR 2simply due to the fact that it reduces enemy armor instantly and permanently.False Son’s laser can stack this debuff so quicklythat enemies will often die before Death Mark can even proc.
You can get two guaranteed Legendary items by opening a Legendary Chest with a Sale Star.
Polylute and Plasma Shrimp can be hard to find, even if you have the Artifact of Command active. It’s often better to grab Polylute first, as it doesn’t require you to have a shield up like Plasma Shrimp does.
False Son Item Stacking Priorities
Ideally, you should have at least one of each item above for maximum efficiency. However, if you’re getting too many items in one category, you’ll want to stack certain items more so than others. The following aims to improve damage, mobility, and survivability:
Laser Burst False Son Build in ROR2
Admittedly, the Laser Burst alternate skill isn’t as good as Laser of the Father. It doesn’t do as much damage as the latter, but players can still make a build around it and see some degree of success. If you want to try using this skill, consider getting the following items:
You’ll get a lot more mileage out of Laser Burst if you keep its synergy with Lunar Spike in mind. The latter increases the damage taken by enemies, while the former restores 30% of Lunar Spike charges if it hits at least one enemy. Use Laser Burst to stick as many spikes into an enemy as possible, then hit them with a charged slam attack to make them disappear.
Keep in mind that as you spend Lunar Spike charges, you’ll get increased health regeneration and movement speed. The latter is especially worth taking note off as it can offset Stone Flux Pauldron’s speed penalty.
