Introduction of Hades 2
Hades 2 puts you in the shoes of Melinoe, Princess of the Underworld, as she faces the chaos unleashed after the fall of her family’s domain. Following the events of the first game, the mad titan Chronos seizes control of death’s realm, and it’s up to Melinoe to uncover the truth and fight back.
Like its predecessor, Hades 2 thrives on tough encounters where failure isn’t the end—it’s just another chance to learn, prepare, and grow stronger for your next run. This hub collects all of our guides, tips, and strategies to help you master every aspect of the game. Hades 2
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- Starter guides, weapons, and unlockable perks
- Gear: Weapons, tools, accessories, familiars, and upgrades
- Boons: Skills and abilities
- Characters and romances
- Progression, battles, and secrets
Starter Guides, Weapons, and Unlockable Perks
- Beginner’s Guide – Essential tips to keep Melinoe alive as dungeon encounters grow tougher the deeper you go.
- Cross-Saves on PC and Switch – Step-by-step instructions for moving your saves between platforms.
- Healing and Maximum HP – How to increase Melinoe’s health pool to survive longer runs.
- Death Defiance (Extra Lives) – The key to lasting longer by giving Melinoe multiple chances in battle.
- Materials and Resources – A breakdown of the items you’ll need to collect and how to manage them effectively.
Gear: Weapons, Tools, Accessories, Familiars, and Upgrades
- Unlocking All Weapons and Aspects – Discover the five Nocturnal Arms, each with three unique aspects that change your playstyle.
- Gathering Tools – Use the pickaxe, fishing rod, and shovel to collect minerals, creatures, and seeds.
- Best Arcana Cards – Which cards to activate for the strongest passive benefits.
- Best Keepsakes – The most useful accessories gifted by allies throughout your journey.
- Incantations – Unlock alchemical projects with reagents you gather along the way.
- Animal Familiars – Tame creatures that fight alongside you.
- Best Endgame Build – A recommended setup for tackling the game’s toughest challenges.
Boons: Skills and Abilities
- Best Boons from Each God – A guide to the most powerful blessings from the 12 deities.
- [Artemis Boons]
- [Selene Boons]
- [Primordial Chaos Boons]
Characters and Romances
- How to Romance Characters – Unlock special interactions and storylines through relationships.
- How to Get More Nectar – The first step in bonding with characters and unlocking new dialogue.
Progression, Battles, and Secrets
- Reaching and Surviving the Surface World – Learn the steps (and overcome the curse) to reach the surface and aid the Olympians.
- Boss Battles Guide – Strategies for taking down each region’s deadly bosses.
- Chaos Trials – Clear challenges with specific weapons and unique twists.
- Oath of the Unseen: Testaments of Night – Difficulty modifiers for those craving a true test.
- How to Wake Up Hypnos – A step-by-step on reviving the underworld’s sleepiest resident.
- How to Unlock the Main Ending – Your path to the game’s first “true” conclusion.
- Epilogue Riddle Answers – Solutions for the game’s late-stage riddles for completionists.
This hub will keep updating as we explore more of what Hades 2 has to offer. Whether you’re here for build optimization, boss strategies, or secrets hidden in the depths, these guides will help you carve a path through Chronos’ twisted domain.
