Risk of Rain 2 Enforcer brings a shield to the planet that would very much like to kill him. He joined the roster with Hallowed Concepts on October 8, 2026, and expansion owners can select him immediately.
I would start by learning his shield timing. A good parry sends projectiles back toward their owners. However, that big shield still needs someone paying attention behind it.
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Unlock Enforcer in Risk of Rain 2
When you own the Hallowed Concepts expansion, Enforcer unlocks automatically.
There is no separate survivor-unlock challenge. However, his alternate abilities have their own requirements. In multiplayer mode, one DLC owner can enable Hallowed Concepts content for the whole lobby. Each player needs the expansion on their own account to select Enforcer. Joining a friend’s run will not unlock him for you.
Risk of Rain 2 Enforcer Abilities
Enforcer’s starting loadout centers on the Defensive stance, which changes his protection and primary fire.
| Ability | Slot | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Big Man | Passive | Enforcer resists knockback and deals 400% damage when he lands at high speed. |
| Trenchbroom | Primary | Fires a slug normally. Defensive Stance changes it to rapid piercing shells. |
| Steel Protection | Secondary | Enters Defensive Stance. A timed reactivation can parry incoming attacks for 300% damage. |
| Shield Tackle | Utility | Charges forward and pushes enemies back. It has two charges. |
| Rally Point | Special | Slams the ground and places a Holdout Beacon. Kills restore some of the barrier. |
How to Block and Parry with Enforcer?
Steel Protection guards the direction your shield faces. Keep the attack you want to block in front of you and watch for the enemies moving around your sides.
Time the Shield Reactivation
Reactivating Steel Protection exits Defensive Stance. Time it correctly to return dangerous projectiles to their owners. Nearby enemies are also knocked back and stunned.
Practice against attacks you can clearly see coming. Watch their approach and learn when the parry registers before attempting it in a crowded fight.
Use Shield Tackle to Change Position
Shield Tackle has two charges. Hold the ability to spend both charges together for a longer charge. Use it when you need a clearer position. If enemies start surrounding you, move until more of them are in front of your shield.
How to Unlock Alternate Abilities for Enforcer?
Complete these challenges as Enforcer to unlock replacements for his starting abilities.
| Ability and slot | What changes | Unlock challenge |
|---|---|---|
| Shrapnel Grenade: Primary | An arcing grenade becomes a cluster grenade in Defensive Stance. | Burning Lead: Hit a Magma Worm with 24 shots within 12 seconds. |
| Surge Protection: Secondary | A larger temporary defensive stance consumes all extra health when it expires, causing an explosion. | +PARRY: Parry the supernova attack from a Wandering Vagrant. |
| Ripcord: Utility | A remotely detonated grenade pulls enemies toward its blast and taunts them. | Safe and Sound: Block attacks from 12 enemies in one Teleporter event. |
| Crash Point: Special | A high leap ends with a damaging ground impact. | Indomitable: Endure a Stone Titan’s full laser attack without blocking. |
Pay attention to Safe and Sound: it requires blocks from 12 enemies, not 12 attacks from one enemy. For Indomitable, blocking the Stone Titan’s laser invalidates the attempt.
For +Parry, guarding alone isn’t enough. You need to parry the Vagrant’s supernova with a timed reactivation.
Risk of Rain 2 Enforcer Skins
Enforcer’s skin challenges give you another reason to put that shield to work. There is two skin for Enforcer:
- Mastery: Win a run or obliterate while playing as Enforcer on Monsoon.
- Dying to Meet You: This requires you to complete Soulbound Threshold before the fourth Teleporter event, so simply reaching the area won’t count.
Using Rally Point During a Fight
Rally Point’s Holdout Beacon provides a barrier for the Enforcer and nearby teammates. Kills restore part of that protection.
Place it where you want to engage and attack. During a Teleporter Event, choose a position with a clear view of approaching enemies. If you expect to move elsewhere, consider deploying the beacon there.
Rally Point supports holding a useful position. Crash Point gives you a leap followed by a damaging landing. Therefore, choose the special that fits how you want to approach the next run.
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