Key Points
- Tier 2 weapons and armor are tied to the Risk Level system in the game.
- You must play an area on harder difficulties or Risk Levels to obtain Tier 2 or 3 weapons and armor.
- You are allowed to buy Tier 2 and 3 weapons and armor from the Store in exchange for money, but only after unlocking them.
When you do play R.I.P. – Reincarnation Insurance Program on harder difficulties or Risk Level, you will receive better rewards as a random drop for unlocking a chest or killing a boss. You can also buy legendary Tier 2 or 3 weapons and armor from the store after unlocking them.
Also Read: R.I.P. – How to unlock all playable characters
R.I.P. – Reincarnation Insurance Program Tier System Overview
| Tier Numbers | Tier 1/ Tier 2/ Tier 3 |
| Unlock Requirement | Risk Level Completion of Maps |
| Purchaseable? | Yes |
Having high-tier weapons and armor is crucial for your survival against foes on maps at Risk Level 3 and 4. Once you unlock a new Tier in-game, prepare to do a solid grind to get Legendary Tier 2 or 3 sets before proceeding to the next Risk Level.
Unlocking Tier 2 and 3 Items in R.I.P. – Reincarnation Insurance Program
At first, you are allowed to play an area on Risk Level 1, which serves as a default gameplay mechanic without any extra damage or bonus rewards. Once you beat a map or area on Risk Level 1, you can replay it on Risk Level 2. Beating Risk Level 2 will unlock Risk Level 3, and so on.
Each Risk Level adds to enemy health and their damage-dealing capabilities, but simultaneously, it also helps you gain more rewards and a high character XP boost—a high-risk and high-reward system to upgrade your character to max.
Risk Level 1 (Tier 1 Unlocks)
Player Bonus:
- Equipment Tier Drop: Tier 1 Drops
- Credit Drop: Default
- Character EXP Gain: Default
- Equipment Rarity: Default
Risks:
- Enemy Damage: Default
- Enemy Health: Default
Every type of bonus gain is set to default without the addition of anything special; you might get a legendary weapon and armor, but it will be tied to Tier 1. Tier 1 is inferior to Tier 2, and the same goes for Tier 2 to Tier 3.
Risk Level 2
Player Bonus:
- Equipment Tier Drop: Tier 1 Drops
- Credit Drop: +50%
- Character EXP Gain: +100%
- Equipment Rarity: +100%
Risks:
- Enemy Damage: +45%
- Enemy Health: +70%
Risk Level 2 is a difficult variation of the first Risk Level (Default). Prepare to meet the same enemies but with higher health. The Tier 1 weapon drop rate will be a bit higher compared to the Risk Level 1.
Risk Level 3 (Tier 2 Unlocks)
Player Bonus:
- Equipment Tier Drop: Tier 2 Drops
- Credit Drop: +100%
- Character EXP Gain: +200%
- Equipment Rarity: +200%
Risks:
- Enemy Damage: +125%
- Enemy Health: +250%
- Enemy Movement Speed: +10%
- Enemy Attack Interval: +15%
Once you have beaten Risk Level 2, you will unlock Risk Level 3. This makes you eligible for Tier 2 weapon and armor access. You will get a Tier 2 weapon and armor set as drops from bosses and enemies, and they are also purchasable from the store.
Risk Level 4
Player Bonus:
- Equipment Tier Drop: Tier 2 Drops
- Credit Drop: +200%
- Character EXP Gain: +350%
- Equipment Rarity: +350%
Risks:
- Enemy Damage: +250%
- Enemy Health: +400%
- Enemy Movement Speed: +15%
- Enemy Attack Interval: +20%
- Enemy Spawn Rate: +35%
- Boss Ailment Resist: +50%
- Boss HP Boost: +100%
Risk Level 4 adds another difficulty layer over Risk Level 3; you will also be getting Tier 2 weapons and armor on this level. The only thing that changes is the chances and quality of Tier 2 weapons and armor compared to Risk Level 3, along with gaining more XP and Credits.
Risk Level 5 (Tier 3 Unlocks)
Player Bonus:
- Equipment Tier Drop: Tier 3 Drops
- Credit Drop: +250%
- Character EXP Gain: +500%
- Equipment Rarity: +500%
Risks:
- Enemy Damage: +450%
- Enemy Health: +800%
- Enemy Movement Speed: +20%
- Enemy Attack Interval: +25%
- Enemy Spawn Rate: +40%
- Boss Ailment Resist: +75%
- Boss HP Boost: +300%
- Med Kit Healing: -30%
- Med Kit Drop Rate: -15%
Once you step into Risk Level 5, slaying any boss in any map will drop Corrupted Crystals, and the Store will start putting up Tier 3 weapons and armor for sale. Accessing this level brings you a step closer to the endgame grind.
Risk Level 6
Player Bonus:
- Equipment Tier Drop: Tier 3 Drops
- Credit Drop: +300%
- Character EXP Gain: +700%
- Equipment Rarity: +700%
Risks:
- Enemy Damage: +750%
- Enemy Health: +1500%
- Enemy Movement Speed: +25%
- Enemy Attack Interval: +30%
- Enemy Spawn Rate: +45%
- Boss Ailment Resist: +90%
- Boss HP Boost: +700%
- Med Kit Healing: -60%
- Med Kit Drop Rate: -30%
Risk Level 6 is the highest difficulty level, but with the best rewards in R.I.P. – Reincarnation Insurance Program.
When you defeat the bosses on Risk Level 6, you will get Corrupted Crystals just as you did at Risk Level 5, but you will also get Pacts.
FAQs
Can I buy tier 2 or 3 weapons and armor from the start?
No, you only have access to a Tier 1 weapon at the beginning of the game. You must unlock Tier 1 or 2 arsenal by beating areas on Risk Level 3 and 5.
Are Tier 2 weapons better than Tier 1?
Yes, DPS, Damage, Capacity, and perks are going to be much better than Tier 1.
Should I play a specific map to unlock high-tier weapons and armors?
No, you can almost play any area or map in R.I.P. – Reincarnation Insurance Program at their Risk Level to unlock the new sets of weapons and armor.
Can Weapons Be Shared between Characters?
Yes, if you obtain a Sniper Rifle as Claire, then you can put it in the storage to take it out when you are playing as Katerina. Each character is allowed to equip a weapon assigned to them by the game.
Weapons can be shared but not equipped; you can’t equip a Sniper Rifle or Rocket Launcher while playing as Claire or Luna. Only Mors can wield a Rocket Launcher; the same goes for every character in the game with their respective weapons.
