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Aegis, in depth.

Legendary item (red). What the game says, what it really does, what each copy adds and what it pairs with.

// what it does

What it does.

Aegis
Legendary item (red)

Healing beyond your max health turns into a layer of temporary health. Each extra one, a bigger layer.

Game text: «Healing past full grants you a temporary barrier for 50% (+50% per stack) of the amount you healed.»

Stacking: Each copy adds the same, no cap.

// per copy

What each copy adds.

1 copy2 copies3 copies5 copies10 copies
+50%+100%+150%+250%+500%

Each copy adds the same.

// pairs with

What it pairs with.

Bustling Fungus

the circle overheals: barrier.

Rejuvenation Rack

double the excess healing.

Harvester's Scythe

every excess crit heal is barrier.

// how to get it

How to get it.

Drops from legendary chests and, less often, from large and small chests.

Unlocked from the start: it can show up in any run.

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// faq

FAQ.

What does Aegis do in Risk of Rain 2?

Healing beyond your max health turns into a layer of temporary health. Each extra one, a bigger layer.

What happens if you pick up several Aegis?

Stacking: Each copy adds the same, no cap.

How do you get Aegis?

Drops from legendary chests and, less often, from large and small chests. Unlocked from the start: it can show up in any run.

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Sources: the game's English text (name and description), the Risk of Rain 2 wiki (riskofrain2.wiki.gg: this item's page, read on 31 October 2026; numbers, stacking formula and notes) and the wiki's survivor pages. The plain-words text and the synergies are ours. Icons: Risk of Rain 2 (Hopoo Games / Gearbox).