How to Remove the Weighted Anklet in Risk of Rain 2 (Aetherium Mod)
Learn how to manage the Weighted Anklet item from the Aetherium mod for Risk of Rain 2, including the mechanics of removing it to gain powerful stat buffs.
Published: Risk of Rain 2 Wiki Editorial Team
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Understanding the Weighted Anklet
If you are playing Risk of Rain 2 with the Aetherium mod installed, you may have encountered the Weighted Anklet. This is a Lunar-tier item added by the mod, and it functions quite differently from standard vanilla items.
The item acts as a self-imposed challenge: upon picking it up, it immediately applies a 10% reduction to your movement speed and attack speed. While this might seem detrimental, the item is designed around the concept of "removal" to unlock significant power spikes.
How to Remove the Weighted Anklet
The Weighted Anklet is not removed by simply discarding it or visiting a Lunar Scrapper in the base game's traditional sense. Instead, the "removal" refers to the specific gameplay mechanics defined within the Aetherium mod’s code.
When you successfully trigger the removal condition (as dictated by the mod's internal logic), you gain the following benefits:
Attack Speed: +0.25 flat scaling per removal.
Movement Speed: +1.0 flat scaling per removal.
Damage: +5% damage boost per removal.
Limiter Release Dodge: You gain a stack of dodge, allowing you to avoid one overlap or blast attack.
Tip
Managing Dodge Stacks: Once your Limiter Release Dodge stacks are depleted, they require a recharge period. The first stack takes 10 seconds to recharge, with 5 seconds added for each additional stack.
Why Use the Weighted Anklet?
The Weighted Anklet is a high-risk, high-reward item. By intentionally handicapping your character early on, you create an opportunity to scale your stats beyond normal limits once you satisfy the removal conditions.
According to community reports and mod documentation, the item is intended for players who want to experiment with alternative progression paths. Because this item is not part of the official Risk of Rain 2 experience provided by Hopoo Games, ensure your Aetherium mod is updated to the latest version to avoid bugs or unexpected behavior with the removal process.
FAQ
Is the Weighted Anklet in the base game?
No. The Weighted Anklet is exclusively part of the Aetherium mod. It does not exist in the vanilla version of Risk of Rain 2.
Can I remove the item at any time?
The removal mechanics are tied to the specific triggers defined in the Aetherium mod. Check the mod's configuration settings or the official GitHub repository for the most current information on item interactions and potential upcoming features, such as the implementation of active dodging.
