Learn how to loop your run in Risk of Rain 2 by mastering the Primordial Teleporter and alternative methods to skip the final boss and continue playing.
Published: Risk of Rain 2 Wiki Editorial Team
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Understanding the Loop Mechanic in Risk of Rain 2
In Risk of Rain 2, players typically aim to reach the fifth stage, Sky Meadows, to face the final boss, Mithrix. However, if you want to extend your run for higher scores or more item accumulation, you can perform a "loop." Looping resets your progress back to the first stage, but with increased difficulty and more challenging enemy spawns.
According to player experience and official game information, looping is considered a strategic choice rather than a mandatory game-ending event. It allows you to continue your run indefinitely until you choose to end it at the Obelisk or by eventually triggering the final boss fight.
How to Loop Your Run: Step-by-Step
The most common way to loop is by manipulating the Primordial Teleporter found on the fifth stage.
Locate the Teleporter: Upon reaching Sky Meadows, find the Primordial Teleporter. It features a distinct design compared to standard teleporters.
Adjust the Alignment: Instead of activating the centerpiece, interact with the metallic prongs surrounding the teleporter.
Verify the Message: Each interaction will rotate the prongs. Keep adjusting them until your screen displays the message: "The Primordial Teleporter aligns with the planet."
Activate: Once aligned with the planet, activate the teleporter as usual. You will be transported back to a first-stage environment (such as Distant Roost or Titanic Plains) to start a new cycle of levels.
Tip
If the prongs are positioned in a circle and the message states the teleporter "aligns with the moon," you are currently set to go to the final stage. Only the "aligns with the planet" setting will trigger a loop.
Alternative Methods to Loop
If you encounter a scenario where the Primordial Teleporter cannot be interacted with, or you simply prefer a different route, there are other ways to continue your run:
The Lunar Shop: By finding a Newt Altar in any stage and paying the required Lunar Coin, you can open a blue portal. Accessing the Lunar Shop after completing a stage allows you to bypass the moon and effectively resets your run to the beginning.
The Bulwark’s Ambry: Using the compound generator to enter the hidden realm of the Bulwark's Ambry is another reliable way to loop. Once you complete the challenge and defeat the boss inside this hidden area, the game will automatically transition you back to the first stage.
Ending Your Loop and Facing Mithrix
Many players find themselves stuck in a "god run" and wonder how to eventually stop the loop and face the final boss. Community reports clarify that you are not locked into an infinite loop forever.
When you are ready to finish your run, you must reach Sky Meadows again. At this point, do not interact with the prongs to change the destination. Ensure the teleporter is aligned with the moon (the prongs should form a circle). Activating the teleporter in this state will take you to the final stage, allowing you to fight Mithrix and conclude your run. Note that taking other portals, such as those to the Lunar Shop or Artifact stages, will typically maintain your loop status; only the primary teleporter on stage five provides the exit to the final level.
