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Soldier's Syringe, in depth.

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

// what it does

What it does.

Soldier's Syringe
Common item (white)

You attack 15% faster: more shots and hits per second. Each extra syringe adds another 15%.

Game text: «Increases attack speed by 15% (+15% per stack).»

Stacking: Each copy adds the same, no cap.

Watch out: Only speeds up attacks and animations: it does not lower skill cooldowns. Bandit does not shoot faster, he only reloads faster.

// per copy

What each copy adds.

1 copy2 copies3 copies5 copies10 copies
+15%+30%+45%+75%+150%

Each copy adds the same.

// pairs with

What it pairs with.

Tri-Tip Dagger

more hits per second are more bleed rolls.

Ukulele

every extra hit is another chance at the lightning.

Predatory Instincts

attack speed on attack speed: machine-gun survivors go wild.

// who uses it best

Survivors that use it best.

Commando

more bullets per second, and each one can set off your items.

MUL-T

the Nailgun fires faster.

Engineer

turrets get it too and fire faster.

Artificer

speeds up her animations, secondary charge and Flamethrower ticks.

// how to get it

How to get it.

Drops from small chests, white printers and almost anything that gives items.

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

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// faq

FAQ.

What does Soldier's Syringe do in Risk of Rain 2?

You attack 15% faster: more shots and hits per second. Each extra syringe adds another 15%.

What happens if you pick up several Soldier's Syringe?

Stacking: Each copy adds the same, no cap.Watch out: Only speeds up attacks and animations: it does not lower skill cooldowns. Bandit does not shoot faster, he only reloads faster.

How do you get Soldier's Syringe?

Drops from small chests, white printers and almost anything that gives items. 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).