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Ukulele, 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.

Ukulele
Uncommon item (green)

25% of your hits release lightning that jumps to 3 nearby enemies. Each extra ukulele makes it jump to 2 more and reach further.

Game text: «25% chance to fire chain lightning for 80% TOTAL damage on up to 3 (+2 per stack) targets within 20m (+2m per stack).»

Stacking: The chance stays at 25%; each copy adds 2 more enemies and more range.

Watch out: The lightning has a very low proc coefficient.

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

// per copy

What each copy adds.

1 copy2 copies3 copies5 copies10 copies
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Each copy adds the same.

// pairs with

What it pairs with.

Commando

the area damage he lacks.

MUL-T

nails trigger it constantly.

Topaz Brooch

more chain kills, more barrier.

Polylute

its void version: it hits the same enemy several times instead of jumping.

// who uses it best

Survivors that use it best.

Commando

the area damage he lacks.

Huntress

clears groups while she keeps moving.

MUL-T

nails trigger it constantly.

Engineer

every turret shot can trigger it.

Mercenary

the area damage he lacks.

Loader

every punch can chain lightning.

// 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 Ukulele do in Risk of Rain 2?

25% of your hits release lightning that jumps to 3 nearby enemies. Each extra ukulele makes it jump to 2 more and reach further.

What happens if you pick up several Ukulele?

Stacking: The chance stays at 25%; each copy adds 2 more enemies and more range.Watch out: The lightning has a very low proc coefficient.

How do you get Ukulele?

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).