How to Find and Use the Celestial Portal in Risk of Rain 2

How to Spawn the Celestial Portal

In Risk of Rain 2, the Celestial Portal is a unique gateway that allows players to exit a run on their own terms. Unlike the standard teleporter, this portal does not appear during your first five stages. To make the Celestial Portal spawn, you must first complete a loop.

1. Complete the Initial Five Stages: Progress through the game until you reach the fifth stage.
2. Loop the Run: At the end of Stage 5, locate the Primordial Teleporter. Ensure it is aligned to the planet (the normal setting) before activation. This sends you back to the beginning of the cycle, starting at Stage 1.
3. Reach Stage 3: Once you have looped, the Celestial Portal will have a chance to spawn on the third stage of your new cycle (Stage 8 of the overall run).
4. Locate the Portal: After clearing the teleporter event on this stage, a notification will appear stating, "The Celestial Orb has appeared." Look for the large, glowing blue-tinted oval portal near the main teleporter.

Subsequent Celestial Portals will spawn automatically every time you reach a third stage in a loop (e.g., stages 13, 18, 23, etc.), providing consistent access to the Hidden Realm.

Exploring A Moment, Fractured

Entering the Celestial Portal transports you to the Hidden Realm known as A Moment, Fractured. This environment is a void filled with floating islands connected by paths of glowing blue crystals.

The primary purpose of this area is to interact with the Obelisk. Found on the final floating island, the Obelisk consists of two massive monoliths. When you approach and interact with the Obelisk, you will be prompted to "obliterate yourself from existence."

Tip

If you choose to obliterate yourself, you must confirm the decision a second time. Once confirmed, your run will conclude, and you will be awarded 5 Lunar Coins.

Unlocking the Mercenary

For many players, the primary motivation for seeking out the Celestial Portal is to unlock the Mercenary. The Mercenary is a high-mobility melee survivor who excels at weaving in and out of combat with his specialized dodge maneuvers.

By successfully reaching the Obelisk and choosing to obliterate your character, you complete the "True Respite" challenge. This achievement permanently unlocks the Mercenary for use in your future runs.

If you are playing on "Monsoon" difficulty, completing the obliteration process with any survivor will also unlock that character's Mastery skin. Be aware that this is a definitive end to your current session, so ensure you have finished any other goals you intended to complete during that run before stepping into the portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I leave A Moment, Fractured if I change my mind? Yes. If you decide not to obliterate yourself, look for a standard portal that spawns below and to the right of the Obelisk. This will allow you to return to the main game loop.

What happens if I have the Beads of Fealty? If you carry the Beads of Fealty item when you interact with the Obelisk, your run will not end. Instead, you will be teleported to a different Hidden Realm called "A Moment, Whole," where you can face the Twisted Scavenger.

Is there an Environment Log for this stage? Yes, the logbook entry for A Moment, Fractured is located directly underneath the starting platform. Note that it will disappear if you do not collect it within 5 minutes of entering the stage.

For more detailed information on game mechanics and hidden environments, you can visit the official Risk of Rain 2 Steam page.