Commando (RoR)

Tactics

 * will fire in both directions if there are enemies to both the left and right of The Commando visible on screen.
 * will only grant immunity to damage while the Commando is in mid-air. The Commando still can be damaged at the start of the skill.
 * can be used to cancel falling damage if used before hitting the ground.
 * While using the, you can still jump at any point during the animation. Performing a jump right after starting the , you can jump over larger gaps and reach certain areas otherwise harder / more time-consuming to reach.

Item Synergies
The Commando sports the fastest attack rate out of all the characters, combined with, making on-hit items more potent in his arsenal. Because of this, it is to your advantage to get passive items that have a certain percentage of activating. Items that boost your attack rate also increase your chances of activating the effect of passive on-hit items. Below is a list of all items considered effective with the Commando:

Items That Work Well With High Attack Speed
Heaven Cracker

Items That Increase Attack Speed
Soldier's Syringe

Energy Cell

Predatory Instincts

Prescriptions

Trivia

 * The Commando was originally the only character for early Risk of Rain builds (Alpha Version 0.28.9.2)