Lunar Coin

Lunar Coins are a special account-wide currency available in Risk of Rain 2, rarely dropped by enemies. They appear as giant silver coins with a blue outline and must be picked up manually via the Use key, after which they are tracked beneath your Gold with a purple $ sign. Unlike Gold, Lunar Coins acquired persist between levels, deaths, and even entire runs, allowing you to slowly accumulate more and later cash them in for powerful bonuses - especially if you have a particular build in mind.

They can either be redeemed at Newt Altars to gain access to The Bazaar Between Time, or used to open Lunar Pods in regular levels. In both cases, they can be used to acquire unique Lunar items which grant powerful bonuses, but unlike regular items also incur significant penalties or other unusual drawbacks. Lunar Pods grant a random Lunar item for a single coin, whilst specific items may be purchased for two in the Bazaar.

10 Lunar Coins can also be used to unlock the Artificer and complete the Pause Challenge, though accessing the Bazaar requires either luck (for a random blue orb spawn) or use of a Newt Shrine/Altar for a guaranteed orb spawn (which costs another Lunar Coin). Thus, whilst playing alone, you'll need 11 Coins for the Artificer unless you get a random orb spawn. If playing online, you can use a teammate's portal if they choose to buy one.