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Shuriken, in depth.

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

// what it does

What it does.

Shuriken
Uncommon item (green)

Using your main attack also throws a strong shuriken. You carry 3 that reload over time. Each extra one, one more shuriken and more damage.

Game text: «Activating your Primary skill also throws a shuriken that deals 400% (+100% per stack) base damage. You can hold up to 3 (+1 per stack) shurikens which all reload over 10 seconds.»

Stacking: Each copy adds the same, no cap.

Watch out: It homes in on the closest enemy, not where you aim. With Huntress it only fires if there is a target.

// per copy

What each copy adds.

1 copy2 copies3 copies5 copies10 copies
345712

Each copy adds the same.

// pairs with

What it pairs with.

Commando

every skill used throws one: he uses many.

Mercenary

he chains skills non-stop: shurikens non-stop.

// how to get it

How to get it.

Drops from large chests, sometimes small ones, and green printers.

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

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// faq

FAQ.

What does Shuriken do in Risk of Rain 2?

Using your main attack also throws a strong shuriken. You carry 3 that reload over time. Each extra one, one more shuriken and more damage.

What happens if you pick up several Shuriken?

Stacking: Each copy adds the same, no cap.Watch out: It homes in on the closest enemy, not where you aim. With Huntress it only fires if there is a target.

How do you get Shuriken?

Drops from large chests, sometimes small ones, and green printers. 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).