The Artifact of Glass is 1 of 12 artifacts that players can unlock in Risk of Rain Returns. However, using this artifact can be more complicated than it seems at first glance. While it greatly increases the damage dealt by the player, it also reduces their health. As a result, this artifact is best suited for players who already have some skill in the game and are looking for a challenge.

This guide provides detailed instructions on how to unlock the Artifact of Glass in Risk of Rain Returns. Like other artifacts, players will need to perform certain actions before it appears on the altar.

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How to Obtain Artifact of Glass in Risk of Rain Returns

Artifact of Glass in Risk of Rain Returns

The first thing players need to focus on is reaching Ancient Valley, which is the third stage of the game. But even here, everything is not so simple because the generation of this level can differ. To make sure that the level is generated correctly and that players do not need to restart the game, it is enough to go to the left side of the map.

In the bottom-left corner of the map, players will find a cave housing an altar. If gamers come across this cave, it means that the level has been generated accurately, allowing them to proceed on their way to obtain the Artifact of Glass. After exploring the shrine and altar within the cave, the next course of action is to exit and head upwards.

Just above the cave exit, there will be a wall that players can climb and move up to find wooden platforms. Looking closely at these platforms, gamers will notice that near one of them will be a notch in the wall, which actually serves as the entrance to a secret passage. This passage can be used to go further and reach the location with buttons. The buttons that users will see at this location are the challenge.

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How to Solve the Button Puzzle in Risk of Rain Returns

The main goal of the task is to press all the buttons as quickly as possible. There are 5 buttons in total, and after activating the first one, players will have 15 seconds before it deactivates. It is important to press all the buttons so that none of them is deactivated.

This is not difficult to do, but the main problem will be the time limit, so to simplify this task, players can choose a character with good mobility or an item that will help them move faster. The best character would be Loader, and the item would be Hopoo Feather, which allows players to jump twice.

Once players have completed this challenge, the last thing to do is to go back down to the cave to get the Artifact of Glass from the altar.

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Risk of Rain Returns

Platform(s)
PC , Switch
Released
November 8, 2023
Developer(s)
Hopoo Games
Genre(s)
Roguelike , Platformer