How to Unlock Skins and Characters in Risk of Rain 2 Hallowed Concepts

Unlocking Hallowed Concepts Skins

The Hallowed Concepts DLC for Risk of Rain 2 introduces a series of new character skins, which are categorized into three distinct groups based on the challenges required to obtain them. Note that the Operator and Drifter survivors do not currently have new skins available in this expansion.

Group A: Soulbound Threshold Bosses

To unlock skins for Acrid, Commando, Huntress, Seeker, Enforcer, and Chef, you must defeat the boss in the Soulbound Threshold before the fourth Teleporter event.

• Preparation: Acquire the N'tormat and at least one page. These can be found during random Wake events or via Trials.
• Shrine Activation: Once you reach Stage Two, the Shrine of Descent will appear. Activate it to spawn bosses.
• The Threshold: After defeating the bosses at the shrine, enter the portal to reach the Soulbound Threshold. Locate the console on the map to trigger the final boss encounter.
• Completion: Successfully defeating the final boss will unlock the skins for all survivors in this group.

Group B: Secret Boss Encounters

The skins for Artificer, Engineer, Bandit, Captain, Acolyte, and REX are locked behind a secret boss fight located within the Soulbound Threshold.

• Accessing the Secret: Follow the same initial steps as Group A to reach the Soulbound Threshold and defeat the final boss.
• The Hidden Door: After the boss fight, interact with the central console. A message in the chat will confirm you can proceed. Use your Reincarnation page to open the hidden door.
• Challenge: Defeat the secret boss hidden behind the door. Once the encounter is completed, your run will grant you the new skins for these six survivors.

Group C: The Hex Challenge

For the final group—consisting of False Son, Loader, Mercenary, MUL-T, Railgunner, and Void Fiend—you must demonstrate mastery over the new Hex mechanic.

• Collecting Hexes: After completing a Teleporter event, look for Hallowed Shrines.
• The Requirement: You must choose the "Embrace Death" option to receive all three Hexes from the shrine.
• Goal: You need to maintain 10 or more active Hexes simultaneously and successfully complete your run to unlock the associated skins.

Understanding New Gameplay Mechanics

Beyond character skins, Hallowed Concepts and the Seekers of the Storm content update introduce new ways to interact with the environment. According to community reports, the Shrine of Rebirth is a significant addition.

• Shrine of Rebirth: Resembling an obelisk with a base cauldron, this shrine allows you to offer an item to instantly end your current run.
• Carry-over Benefits: The item you offer is made available at the start of your next run, provided the "Artifact of Rebirth" is enabled.
• Strategic Use: Interacting with the shrine also reveals a Destination Portal, which allows you to travel to the Helminth Hatchery (Stage 5) to continue your run rather than ending it immediately.

FAQ

Can I unlock skins without the DLC? No, these specific skins and the associated challenges are part of the Hallowed Concepts expansion. You must have the DLC enabled to access the necessary shrines and portals.

What is the best way to get the N'tormat? Players report that while the N'tormat can be found in random Wake events, relying on Trials is a more consistent method to secure the items needed for the Soulbound Threshold.

For more information on the official game updates and mechanics, visit the Risk of Rain 2 Steam Store page.