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Genesis Loop, in depth.

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

// what it does

What it does.

Genesis Loop
Boss item (yellow)

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

Game text: «Falling below 25% health causes you to explode, dealing 6000% base damage. Recharges every 30 seconds (-50% per stack).»

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.

It has a void version: Newly Hatched Zoea. Pick that up and every copy of this item turns into it.

// 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.

Old War Stealthkit

they trigger together: explosion and stealth.

REX

he can trigger it at will.

Tougher Times

blocking the hit that would drop you below 25% beats exploding.

// who uses it best

Survivors that use it best.

REX

same: he can trigger it at will.

// how to get it

How to get it.

Dropped by a teleporter boss: each green item it drops has a 15% chance to be this one.

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

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// faq

FAQ.

What does Genesis Loop do in Risk of Rain 2?

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

What happens if you pick up several Genesis Loop?

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.

How do you get Genesis Loop?

Dropped by a teleporter boss: each green item it drops has a 15% chance to be this one. 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).