Overloading Worm

The Overloading Worm is an elite boss enemy in Risk of Rain 2.

Behavior
The Overloading Worm is a late-game enemy, generally not spawning before the difficulty is in the final few segments, or upon approaching the last stage of the second loop in a run.

This burrowing giant behaves much like the normal Magma Worm, but with significantly more health and damage capabilities, and being attuned to lightning as opposed to fire. It is typically first seen in the Abyssal Depths, after the second loop, but it may be summoned earlier on if players interact with two or more Shrines of the Mountain between stages 5 - 7.

While the embers behave similarly to the Magma Worm's own, the voltaic embers it spawns summon down vicious lightning strikes that will quickly eradicate anyone within the radius of those powerful bolts.

It is highly-advised to use any ranged means to take care of the worm as soon as an opportunity presents itself, as it will serve as a fatal distraction when exploring any level it is occupying. If summoned as a boss, the same strategy should be used, as much like the Magma Worm, close-quarters fighting is not exactly ideal.