Hades II: [Guide to (Almost) Everything in Hades 2] (EA ONLY)

What you need to know

This guide covers the core mechanics, weapons, and upgrade systems available in the early access version of Hades II. You will learn how to manage your Magick resource, utilize the Altar of Ashes, and choose effective aspects for your Nocturnal Arms.

Step by step

1. Monitor your Magick resource during runs, which is consumed whenever you perform Omega Moves by holding down your Attack, Special, or Cast buttons.
2. Replenish your depleted Magick by interacting with altars, using Unseen Arcana, or consuming Soul Tonic rewards found during your journey.
3. Access the Altar of Ashes to permanently boost your stats and spend resources on various cards like The Sorceress or Strength to modify your combat capabilities.
4. Visit the Crossroads Cauldron to unlock new permanent upgrades, including resource recycling, music players, familiar spirit enhancements, and regional features.
5. Experiment with the different Nocturnal Arms, such as the Witch's Staff, Sister Blades, Moonstone Axe, Argent Skull, Umbral Flames, and the Black Coat.
6. Equip weapon aspects and upgrade them using collected materials to alter how your standard attacks and Omega abilities function in combat.
7. Bond with animal familiars like Raki the Raven and Hecuba the Hound to gain passive benefits, stuns, and utility items during your runs.

Tips

• Hold down your Attack, Special, or Cast buttons to trigger powerful Omega Moves that cost Magick.
• Use the Wretched Broker to recycle unneeded resources in exchange for Prestige if you want to purchase decorative Crossroads items.
• Equip specific Keepsakes to gain unique advantages, and keep in mind that characters like Hecate offer items you can earn through standard progression.
• Adjust your Oath of the Unseen settings, such as Vow of Fangs or Vow of Shadows, to add elite perks and increase your overall run difficulty.