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Learn how to effectively use the Commando's primary fire in Risk of Rain Returns. Master aiming and firing to take down enemies efficiently and survive Petrichor V.

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Learn how to effectively use the Commando's primary fire in Risk of Rain Returns. Master aiming and firing to take down enemies efficiently and survive Petrichor V.

This section is about the Commando's primary attack, simply called "fires his gun." It's your bread and butter, the move you'll be using constantly. Since this is a guide for AntMag, we're going to assume you're new to the game, so we'll cover the basics of how to use it and some tips to make it even more effective.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Where you are: Anywhere on Petrichor V.
  2. 2
    What you see: Enemies will start spawning pretty quickly. You'll also see your Commando character ready to unleash some firepower.
  3. 3
    What you do: Hold down the primary fire button (usually Left Mouse Button on PC, or the right trigger on a controller) and aim your reticle at the enemies. Your Commando will continuously fire his assault rifle.
  4. 4
    Why this way: This is your main source of damage. The sooner you start firing, the sooner you start taking down threats. Don't be shy with it!
Tips
  • Aiming: While it might seem obvious, try to aim for the center mass of larger enemies or their weak points if they have any. For smaller, faster enemies, a general sweep of the area can be more effective.
  • Movement: Don't just stand still! You can move and shoot at the same time. Strafe around enemies, dodge incoming projectiles, and reposition yourself to get better angles. This is crucial for survival.
  • Item Synergies: As you collect items, they'll modify your attacks. For example, items that increase your attack speed or add on-hit effects (like burning or freezing) will make your basic attack significantly more potent. Keep an eye on what items you're picking up and how they might interact with your firing.
  • Target Prioritization: When multiple enemies appear, focus on the biggest threats first. This usually means prioritizing ranged attackers or enemies that deal a lot of damage quickly.
  • Resource Management (sort of): While your primary fire doesn't use ammo in the traditional sense, you'll eventually unlock new characters with different abilities that *do* have cooldowns. Getting comfortable with your basic attack now will make managing those other abilities easier later.

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