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Brittle Crown, in depth.

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

// what it does

What it does.

Brittle Crown
Lunar item (blue)

Your hits sometimes give you gold, but taking damage costs you gold. Each extra crown, more both ways.

Game text: «30% chance on hit to gain 2 (+2 per stack) gold. Scales over time. On taking damage, lose gold equal to 100% (+100% per stack) of the maximum health percentage you lost.»

Stacking: Each copy adds the same, no cap.

// per copy

What each copy adds.

There is no useful number: what changes per copy is under «Stacking», above.

// pairs with

What it pairs with.

Tougher Times

a blocked hit does not cost gold.

Huntress

many hits and few taken: gold non-stop.

// how to get it

How to get it.

Bought with Lunar Coins: 1 at Lunar Pods on the maps, 2 in the Bazaar Between Time.

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

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// faq

FAQ.

What does Brittle Crown do in Risk of Rain 2?

Your hits sometimes give you gold, but taking damage costs you gold. Each extra crown, more both ways.

What happens if you pick up several Brittle Crown?

Stacking: Each copy adds the same, no cap.

How do you get Brittle Crown?

Bought with Lunar Coins: 1 at Lunar Pods on the maps, 2 in the Bazaar Between Time. 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).