Underworld

Thanatos

Personification of Death, Thanatos returns to host timed trials, assist in high-heat encounters, and continue his narrative thread from the first game.

Title: Death Incarnate
Faction: Underworld
Allies: Melinoë, Zagreus, Nemesis
First Appearance: Hades (2018)

Thanatos appears periodically during runs, turning encounters into competitive kill-count challenges. Building favor with him advances returning relationship arcs and can influence Nemesis’ hunts.

Abilities

Ability	Description	Notes
Death Scythe	Executes foes below a health threshold.	Available during time trials and certain co-op sequences.
Shadow Dash	Quickly traverses the battlefield, striking multiple targets.	Can outpace Melinoë unless dash boons or Apollo beams are equipped.
Shared Keepsake	Unlockable keepsake granting death defiance restoration.	Affinity gated; expect updates post-launch.

Voice Lines

Greeting

"Melinoë, ready for another contest?"
"Chronos' minions won’t wait for you."

Competition

"Do not fall behind."
"Death keeps perfect time."
"Nemesis wagered on you."

Affection

"Your resolve rivals Zagreus'."
"We’ve both grown since the last uprising."