Loader

Loader
The Loader is a slow but powerful bruiser that can use her grappling hook to uniquely navigate the environment.
Health	160 (+48 per level)
Health Regen	3.75/s (+0.75 per level) 2.5/s (+0.5 per level) 1.5/s (+0.3 per level)
Damage	12 (+2.4 per level)
Speed	7 m/s
Armor	20 ( 90)
Unlock	Guidance Offline
Umbra Title
Bionic Powerhouse
Ending Phrase
Escaped : ..and so she left, heart still racing. Vanished : ..and so she vanished, her momentum halted forever.

The Loader is a playable character in Risk of Rain 2.

An incredibly mobile and heavy cargo loader, the Loader is capable of delivering some of the hardest-hitting attacks in the game. When utilizing velocity to her advantage, she is able to topple many powerful monsters in just a single punch.

Completing the Guidance Offline challenge will unlock Loader as a playable survivor.

Skills

Passive

Scrap Barrier
	Type	Passive
	Description	The Loader is immune to fall damage. Striking enemies with the Loader's gauntlets grants a temporary barrier.
Notes
The barrier gained is 5% of the maximum amount (5% of Loader's maximum health and current shields). Hitting multiple enemies with Knuckleboom or Thunder Gauntlet does not grant additional barrier, but hitting multiple enemies with Charged Gauntlet does.

Primary

Knuckleboom
	Type	Primary
	Proc Coefficient	1.0
	Description	Swing at nearby enemies for 320% damage.
Notes
Swings are 0.6s apart at base attack speed.

Secondary

Grapple Fist
	Type	Secondary
	Cooldown	5s
	Description	Fire your gauntlet forward, pulling you to the target.
Notes
Deals no damage. Grapple Fists can reach up to 80m.

Spiked Fist
	Type	Secondary
	Cooldown	5s
	Proc Coefficient	1.0
	Description	Stunning [ Stunning ] Interrupts enemies and briefly stuns them. . Fire your gauntlet forward, dealing 320% damage. Pulls you to heavy targets. Light targets are pulled to YOU instead.
Notes
Unlocked via the Loader: Swing By Challenge. (As Loader, reach and proceed through the Celestial Portal in 25 minutes or less.)

Utility

Charged Gauntlet
	Type	Utility
	Cooldown	5s
	Proc Coefficient	1.0
	Description	Heavy [ Heavy ] The skill deals more damage the faster you are moving. . Charge up a piercing punch for 600%-2700% damage.
Notes
Beginning to charge Charged Gauntlet will stop Loader from sprinting, but the player can begin sprinting again while charging. The punch deals an extra +30% base damage per 1m/s of Loader's current velocity. Correction: the description is understandably oversimplified as the skill only has a damage coefficient of 10% and a fully charged hit is described as 2700% damage due to it giving the player 90m/s velocity. This is seperate and calculated differently from Transport ModeTransport Mode (Utility)Heavy. Zoom forward, gaining 200 armor and 220% movement speed. Deals 250% damage to enemies. Survivor: MUL-T which alternatively scales with movement speed. Can hold the charge. Takes 2.5s to charge at base attack speed.

Thunder Gauntlet
	Type	Utility
	Cooldown	5s
	Proc Coefficient	1.0
	Description	Heavy [ Heavy ] The skill deals more damage the faster you are moving. . Charge up a single-target punch for 2100% damage that shocks enemies in a cone for 1000% damage.
Notes
Unlocked via the Loader: Earthshatter Challenge. (As Loader, land a Charged Gauntlet hit at 300mph or higher.) Takes only 0.4s to charge at base attack speed. Fires automatically when fully charged. Correction: The lightning cone deals 900% damage, not 1000%. Like Charged Gauntlet, the punch deals an extra +30% base damage per 1m/s of Loader's current velocity. However, the damage from the lightning cone does not receive the Heavy [ Heavy ] The skill deals more damage the faster you are moving. damage bonus. Correction: the description is understandably oversimplified as the skill only has a damage coefficient of 10% and a fully charged hit is described as 2100% damage due to it giving the player 70m/s velocity. This is seperate and calculated differently from Transport ModeTransport Mode (Utility)Heavy. Zoom forward, gaining 200 armor and 220% movement speed. Deals 250% damage to enemies. Survivor: MUL-T which alternatively scales with movement speed.

Special

M551 Pylon
	Type	Special
	Cooldown	20s
	Proc Coefficient	0.5
	Description	Throw a floating pylon that zaps up to 6 nearby enemies for 100% damage. Can be grappled.
Notes
It is possible to create multiple pylons with enough cooldown reduction items (e.g. BrainstalksBrainstalks Skills have NO cooldowns for a short period after killing an elite. Upon killing an elite monster, enter a frenzy for 4s (+4s per stack) where skills have 0.5s cooldowns., BandolierBandolier Chance on kill to drop an ammo pack that resets all skill cooldowns. 18% (+10% per stack) chance on kill to drop an ammo pack that resets all skill cooldowns., or stacking Alien HeadAlien Head Reduces cooldowns for your skills. Reduce skill cooldowns by 25% (+25% per stack).) or stacking Survivors of the Void - DLC Content Lysate Cell is part of the Survivors of the Void DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run. Click for more info. Lysate CellSurvivors of the Void - DLC Content This content is part of the Survivors of the Void DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run. Click for more info.Lysate Cell Add an extra charge of your Special skill. Corrupts all Fuel Cells. Add +1 (+1 per stack) charge of your Special skill. Reduces Special skill cooldown by 33%. Corrupts all Fuel Cells., but only up to 3 pylons can be active at a time. If the skill is used again while there are 3 pylons active, the oldest one despawns. The pylon is initially inactive for 1.65 seconds. After this, it zaps a total of 14 times (once every second), and it can hit up to 6 enemies per zap within 25m. Critical strikes are rolled when the pylon spawns; if the roll succeeds, all zaps over the pylon's lifespan will be critical strikes. Does not attack faster with bonus attack speed.

Thunderslam
	Type	Special
	Cooldown	8s
	Proc Coefficient	1
	Description	Stunning [ Stunning ] Interrupts enemies and briefly stuns them. . Slam your fists down, dealing 2000% damage on impact.
Notes
Unlocked via the Loader: The Thunderdome Challenge. (As Loader, kill three other Loaders in the Bulwark's Ambry.) Produces a blast radius of about 11m.

Behaviors

For an explanation of how these behaviors are implemented read about Enemy AI. This section only applies when the character is controlled by AI.

1. Use special: Loader must be within 25m from the target and be aiming at it.
2. Use primary and strafe: Loader must be within 2m from the target. Loader will sprint, a new behavior will be selected after this, and it cannot be chosen twice in a row.
3. Use primary and chase: Loader must be within 6m from the target. Loader will sprint, a new behavior will be selected after this, and it cannot be chosen twice in a row. Due to the previous behavior, this will only be selectable for the 2-6m distance range.
4. Use secondary and strafe: Loader must be within 60m from the target and be aiming at it. This behavior is active for 2 seconds and it cannot be selected twice in a row. Loader will sprint for its duration.
5. Use utility: Loader must be within 12-20m from the target, have line of sight, and be aiming at it. This behavior is active for 2 seconds and it cannot be selected twice in a row. Loader will sprint for its duration.
6. Chase: no requirements.

Tips

• Items that increase damage or attack speed are invaluable on Loader, especially total damage items. In combination with her Charged Gauntlet, items such as UkuleleUkulele
  ...and his music was electric.
  25% chance to fire chain lightning for 80% TOTAL damage on up to 3 (+2 per stack) targets within 20m (+2m per stack). and Kjaro's BandKjaro's Band
  High damage hits also blasts enemies with a runic flame tornado. Recharges over time.
  Hits that deal more than 400% damage also blasts enemies with a runic flame tornado, dealing 300% (+300% per stack) TOTAL damage over time. Recharges every 10 seconds. substantially increase her damage output.
  • While higher attack speed is useful for filling up Scrap Barrier quickly and dealing damage with procs, be mindful that Knuckleboom knocks smaller enemies away with every hit. With higher attack speed values, its damage may suffer simply because enemies are constantly being pushed out of reach. This is a non-issue against larger enemies or bosses.
• Knuckleboom briefly stuns and knocks back lighter enemies such as LemuriansLemurian
  HP: 80 (+24 per level)
  Damage: 12 (+2.4 per level)
  Class: Ranged / Melee
  Speed: 7 m/s
  Armor: 0, BeetlesBeetle
  HP: 80 (+24 per level)
  Damage: 12 (+2.4 per level)
  Class: Melee
  Speed: 6 m/s
  Armor: 0, ImpsImp
  HP: 140 (+42 per level)
  Damage: 10 (+2 per level)
  Class: Melee
  Speed: 10 m/s
  Armor: 0, and Hermit CrabsHermit Crab
  HP: 100 (+30 per level)
  Damage: 12 (+2.4 per level)
  Class: Ranged
  Speed: 10 m/s
  Armor: 0.
• Grapple Fist & Spiked Fist only go on cooldown if the attack connects with an enemy or terrain; if not, it reels back in and is immediately ready for re-use.
  • However, hitting an enemy at the very limit of Spiked Fist's range will not trigger the grappling effect or put the skill on cooldown, but will still deal damage. This may be a bug.
• It is possible to charge up Charged Gauntlet while attached to something by Grapple Fist or Spiked Fist. Use this to gain damage when using Charged Gauntlet, as its damage is increased by Loader's movement speed. On top of dealing massive amounts of damage, it can also allow her to cover great distances very quickly.
• Release Charged Gauntlet at the apex of Grapple Fist's trajectory (right when Loader starts going upwards) to maintain maximum momentum when trying to go far.
• When attached to something with Grapple Fist or Spiked Fist, repeatedly toggling sprint can rapidly increase Loader's movement speed and/or swinging radius (distance between Loader and what she's attached to). The swinging radius can extend infinitely, being limited only by the boundaries of the map.
• Loader can move faster while using Knuckleboom by pressing the sprint key between attacks.
• Scrap Barrier gives Loader barriers when hitting enemies with Knuckleboom, Charged Gauntlet, and Thunder Gauntlet, but not M551 Pylon or Thunderslam.
• Loader makes exceptional use of the H3AD-5T v2H3AD-5T v2
  Increase jump height. Hold 'Interact' to slam down to the ground.
  Increase jump height. Creates a 5m-100m radius kinetic explosion on hitting the ground, dealing 1000%-10000% base damage that scales up with fall distance. Recharges in 10 (-50% per stack) seconds., as she is more than capable of meeting the height requirement for its max damage. Additionally, she can use the fall speed increase to gain more velocity for Charged Gauntlet and Thunder Gauntlet.
• Loader pairs well with the Hardlight AfterburnerHardlight Afterburner
  Add 2 extra charges of your Utility skill. Reduce Utility skill cooldown.
  Add +2 (+2 per stack) charges of your Utility skill. Reduces Utility skill cooldown by 33%., as a large chunk of her damage comes from her utility skill.
  • This also significantly augments her mobility, allowing her to use Charged and Thunder Gauntlet to move around even more easily.
• While Thunder Gauntlet technically is stronger than Charged Gauntlet early on (2100%+1000% compared to 2700%), Charged Gauntlet eventually eclipses it thanks to its piercing property, and because the extra 1000% from Thunder Gauntlet does not benefit from the Heavy
  [ Heavy ]

  The skill deals more damage the faster you are moving.
  damage bonus. As enemies become more plentiful, Charged Gauntlet can plow through them and deal its full damage to each, as opposed to Thunder Gauntlet only dealing its full damage to a single enemy.
• Thunder Gauntlet works well with Thunderslam, as the ricochet from hitting a target can be used to follow up with a slam, though Charged Gauntlet can work as well since it can be used to pierce through an enemy.
• Using Bandolier works well with Charged Gauntlet, as you collect the pickup drop when going through the enemy.
• The equipment Survivors of the Void - DLC Content
  Goobo Jr. is part of the Survivors of the Void DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
  Click for more info. Goobo Jr.100sSurvivors of the Void - DLC Content
  This content is part of the Survivors of the Void DLC. It is only available if the DLC is enabled when starting a run.
  Click for more info.Goobo Jr.
  Create a clone of you for 30 seconds.
  Spawn a gummy clone that has 300% damage and 300% health. Expires in 30 seconds., allows for the unlock of Thunderslam by killing the clone it summons three times. This can be easily done through the use of crowbars and a fully charged Charged Gauntlet

Lore

A lot of people would say that loading cargo is a dull job. The Loader could not disagree more.

Other jobs don’t supply their employees with a fully articulate titanium exoskeleton capable of lifting 250 tons.

Other jobs don’t allow their employees to meet the crews of countless starships from across the galaxy.

Other jobs don’t let you use your exoskeleton for your own entertainment, much less outfit it with custom-built grappling hooks powered by a winch capable of hauling up to 100 tons.

Other jobs don’t involve being approached by a legend among the UES work force, and asked to embark on a classified mission to the Uncharted Territories.

Other jobs don’t involve fighting exotic and strange alien creatures, and exploring mystical ruins on another planet.

A lot of people would say that loading cargo is a dull job. The Loader could not disagree more.

Version History

PC Patch v1.1.1.2

• Bug Fixes
  • Fixed Loader’s Thunder SlamThunderslam (Special)Stunning. Slam your fists down, dealing 2000% damage on impact.
    Survivor: Loader not working in conjunction with H3AD-STH3AD-5T v2
    Increase jump height. Hold 'Interact' to slam down to the ground.
    Increase jump height. Creates a 5m-100m radius kinetic explosion on hitting the ground, dealing 1000%-10000% base damage that scales up with fall distance. Recharges in 10 (-50% per stack) seconds.

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Anniversary Update

• Major Content
  • Added New Skill Variant: Loader SpecialThunderslam (Special)Stunning. Slam your fists down, dealing 2000% damage on impact.
    Survivor: Loader
    • Stunning
      [ Stunning ]

      Interrupts enemies and briefly stuns them.
      . Slam your fists down, dealing 2000% damage on impact.
  • Added New Class Challenge: Loader: The ThunderdomeThunderslam (Special)Stunning. Slam your fists down, dealing 2000% damage on impact.
    Survivor: Loader
  • Added New Lore Entry: Loader
• Quality of Life
  • Updated skin visuals
• Bug Fixes
  • Fixed some animation issues on the Loader

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PC Patch v1.0.1.1 (Build ID No.5440050)

• Bug Fixes
  • Fix Loader Thunder GauntletThunder Gauntlet (Utility)Heavy. Charge up a single-target punch for 2100% damage that shocks enemies in a cone for 1000% damage.
    Survivor: Loader not bouncing

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Early Access Content Update 5

• (Undocumented) Updated description for Spiked FistSpiked Fist (Secondary)Stunning. Fire your gauntlet forward, dealing 320% damage. Pulls you to heavy targets. Light targets are pulled to YOU instead.
  Survivor: Loader, Charged GauntletCharged Gauntlet (Utility)Heavy. Charge up a piercing punch for 600%-2700% damage.
  Survivor: Loader, and Thunder GauntletThunder Gauntlet (Utility)Heavy. Charge up a single-target punch for 2100% damage that shocks enemies in a cone for 1000% damage.
  Survivor: Loader to include keywords

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Early Access Hidden Realms Content Update

• Major Content
  • Added New Skill Variant: Loader UtilityThunder Gauntlet (Utility)Heavy. Charge up a single-target punch for 2100% damage that shocks enemies in a cone for 1000% damage.
    Survivor: Loader
    • Charge up a single punch for 2100% damage that shocks enemies in a cone for 1000% damage. Deals more damage at higher speeds.
  • Added New Class Challenge: Loader: EarthshatterThunder Gauntlet (Utility)Heavy. Charge up a single-target punch for 2100% damage that shocks enemies in a cone for 1000% damage.
    Survivor: Loader
• Gameplay Changes
  • KnuckleboomKnuckleboom (Primary)Swing at nearby enemies for 320% damage.
    Survivor: Loader
    • Add small forward lunge
    • Extend size of hurtbox and effect
  • GrappleGrapple Fist (Secondary)Fire your gauntlet forward, pulling you to the target.
    Survivor: Loader/ Spiked FistSpiked Fist (Secondary)Stunning. Fire your gauntlet forward, dealing 320% damage. Pulls you to heavy targets. Light targets are pulled to YOU instead.
    Survivor: Loader
    • Minimum Length: 5m ⇒ 1m
      • This just means that the tether won’t break as easily from being really close to the grapple point
• Quality of Life
  • 🌧Add collider on Loader’s pylonM551 Pylon (Special)Throw a floating pylon that zaps up to 6 nearby enemies for 100% damage. Can be grappled.
    Survivor: Loader to trigger pressure plates

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PC Early Access Patch (Build ID No.4233443)

• Bug Fixes
  • Fix Loader disappearing when ragdolling
  • Fix Loader's wrists spinning around during certain animations

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Early Access 'Skills 2.0' Content Update

• Major Content and Changes
  • Added Survivor: Loader
    • The Loader is a slow but powerful bruiser that can use her grappling hook to uniquely navigate the environment.
  • Added New Skill Variant: Loader SecondarySpiked Fist (Secondary)Stunning. Fire your gauntlet forward, dealing 320% damage. Pulls you to heavy targets. Light targets are pulled to YOU instead.
    Survivor: Loader
    • Fire your gauntlet forward, dealing 320% damage and stunning. Pulls you to heavy targets. Light targets are pulled to YOU instead.
  • Added New Skin: Loader
  • Added New Class Challenge: Loader: Swing BySpiked Fist (Secondary)Stunning. Fire your gauntlet forward, dealing 320% damage. Pulls you to heavy targets. Light targets are pulled to YOU instead.
    Survivor: Loader
  • Added New Class Challenge: Loader: Mastery

Gallery

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Trivia

• Loader was one of the two post-launch playable characters in the first Risk of Rain.
• The Loader's "Classic" skin is a reference to Risk of Rain 1, as it has the same color scheme as the original Loader. It may also be a reference to the Power Loader suit in the movie Aliens.
• The Loader in Risk of Rain 2 is female, while the Loader in Risk of Rain 1 is male.
• Due to being immune to fall damage, the Artifact of Frailty has no effect on Loader.
• Contrary to her game description, Loader is one of the most mobile survivors in the game.
• Loader is often considered the most powerful early-game and overall character in game due to her survivability, burst power, mobility, and low reliance on items.
• Loader’s lore entry states that her suit is capable of lifting 250 tons, equivalent to the weight of 71 elephants or 125 cars.
  • Moving at 300mph (the requirements to complete Loader: Earthshatter) would be the equivalent of being hit by a Bugatti Chiron Super Sport. Using a special calculator, moving at 300 mph whilst using Charged Gauntlet would amount to 2000 tons of force, equivalent to 13 whales or 2 football stadiums. However, that answer was reached using the weight of the average adult female (170 pounds) and not the weight of the Loader gear itself. If using the Loader Gear for measurement instead, punches at 300mph would be the equivalent to 5,729,489 tons of force!