Attacks | Cooling Down, fires a heat beam (all)

Learn about the 'Cooling Down, fires a heat beam (all)' attack in Risk of Rain Returns. This guide explains the attack and how to deal with it.

Alright, let's talk about the 'Cooling Down, fires a heat beam (all)' attack. This one's a bit of a showstopper if you're not ready for it. Basically, when an enemy uses this, they're charging up a big heat beam that's going to hit everyone. It's a pretty direct attack, so you'll want to be aware of when it's coming.

Strategy:

1. Watch for the tell: Enemies that use this attack usually have a clear visual or audio cue when they're about to fire. Pay attention to these so you know when to react.
2. Dodge or take cover: As soon as you see the charge-up, your best bet is to either dodge out of the way or find some solid cover to block the beam. Don't try to tank it unless you absolutely have to.
3. Focus fire if possible: If you can interrupt the enemy before they fire, that's ideal. Otherwise, focus on surviving the blast and then retaliating.