Attacks | Tries to bite you, calls some comrades (more metal eaters)

Learn how to deal with Metal Eaters in Risk of Rain Returns. Their bite and comrade-calling attacks can be tricky, but this guide will help you survive.

Alright, let's talk about the Metal Eaters. These guys can be a bit of a nuisance, especially when they start calling their buddies over. Their main move is a bite, which is pretty standard, but the real kicker is when they yell for backup. Suddenly, you're dealing with a whole lot more enemies than you bargained for.

1. Bite Attack: The Metal Eater will lunge forward and try to bite you. It's a straightforward melee attack, so dodging or keeping your distance is key.
2. Call Comrades: This is their special ability. When they use it, they'll call in more enemies to join the fight. These reinforcements can be other Metal Eaters or different types of foes, depending on the stage.

Tips for Fighting Metal Eaters:

• Prioritize the Caller: If you see a Metal Eater about to call for help, try to take it down *before* it succeeds. This prevents more enemies from spawning.
• Control the Adds: If they do manage to call reinforcements, deal with the new enemies quickly. Getting swarmed is how you lose in Risk of Rain.
• Area of Effect (AoE) Attacks: If you have weapons or abilities that hit multiple enemies, they're great for clearing out the Metal Eater and its summoned friends at the same time.
• Keep Moving: Like most enemies in Risk of Rain, staying still is a death sentence. Keep strafing and dodging to avoid their bites and any other projectiles flying around.