Wandering Vagrant in Risk of Rain 2: attacks and how to beat it

// at a glance

At a glance.

In-game title	Gentle Protector
Type	Teleporter boss
Health	2100 (+630 per level)
Base damage	6.5 (+1.3 per level)
Armour	15
Where it spawns	Stage 1: Distant Roost, Disturbed Impact, Shattered Abodes, Siphoned Forest, Titanic Plains, Verdant Falls, Viscous Falls · Stage 2: Aphelian Sanctuary, Pretender's Precipice, Reformed Altar, Wetland Aspect · Stage 4: Conduit Canyon, Lurid Basilica, Prime Meridian, Siren's Call, Sundered Grove.

// attacks

Wandering Vagrant attacks and how to dodge them.

Orb Volley

He fires 6 fast orbs over 2 s that explode on contact.

How to dodge it: Run sideways: they hit less from far away.

Homing Orb Bomb

He charges a big, slow orb that follows you and makes a huge explosion.

How to dodge it: It can be destroyed (75 health), but it still explodes: shoot it from far away.

Genesis Supernova

He lights up for 4 s and explodes in an 80 m radius for massive damage.

How to dodge it: Hide: a rock or wall between you and him is enough. If there is nothing, get as far away as you can.

// loot

What it drops.

When it is the teleporter boss, each green item it drops has a 15% chance to be its boss item instead: Genesis Loop.

Genesis Loop

If you drop below 25% health, you explode and do massive damage around you. Recharges every 30 s; each extra one, sooner.

Stacking: Each copy lowers the cooldown (the game's «−50%» is not accurate).

Watch out: The 25% counts health plus shield. An unused Unstable Transmitter stops it from triggering.

// tips

Tips to beat it.

Fight near something that blocks sight: the supernova is dodged by breaking line of sight.
With good mobility (Mercenary, Loader) you can stand on top of him: neither the orbs nor the bomb reach you there. Keep a dash for when he starts glowing.

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// faq

FAQ.

What does Wandering Vagrant drop in Risk of Rain 2?

When it is the teleporter boss, each green item it drops has a 15% chance to be its boss item instead: Genesis Loop.

Where does Wandering Vagrant spawn?

Stage 1: Distant Roost, Disturbed Impact, Shattered Abodes, Siphoned Forest, Titanic Plains, Verdant Falls, Viscous Falls · Stage 2: Aphelian Sanctuary, Pretender's Precipice, Reformed Altar, Wetland Aspect · Stage 4: Conduit Canyon, Lurid Basilica, Prime Meridian, Siren's Call, Sundered Grove.

How much health does Wandering Vagrant have?

2100 base health, plus 630 per enemy level. Armour: 15.

// more bosses

Other bosses.

All bosses

Sources: the Risk of Rain 2 wiki (each boss page and Module:Enemies/Data, read on 31 October 2026) and the game's own text. The explanations are our own. Icons: Risk of Rain 2 (Hopoo Games / Gearbox).