Guides

Guides to Thrive in Hades 2

Curated guides for newcomers, theorycrafters, and speedrunners to stay ahead of Hades II updates.

Beginner Guide for Hades 2 Early Access

  1. Understand Core Loop: Complete tutorial runs, unlock Crossroads vendors, and learn Omega usage.
  2. Prioritize Resources: Spend Ashes on Arcana slots; save Psyche for key incantations.
  3. Select Boons: Focus on consistent damage (Zeus, Demeter) and take defensive options early.
  4. Upgrade Keepsakes: Rotate keepsakes to level rapidly while unlocking companion tracks.

Downloadable checklist and interactive run planner coming soon.

Boss Strategies for Hades 2

Hecate Fight Breakdown in Hades 2

Utilize deflect boons or Omega dashes to survive phase transitions. Focus on interrupting orb summons.

Scylla & the Sirens Tactics for Hades 2

Target support sirens first. Lightning and chill builds excel at controlling adds and interrupting songs.

Chronos Battle Plan for Hades 2

Time your specials around temporal rift patterns. Bring keepsakes that grant death defiances or damage reduction.

Meta Snapshot: Weekly Trends in Hades 2

Weekly meta report summarizing heat-level clears, weapon pick rates, and top boon combinations.

Speedrun Lab: Hades 2 Routing Experiments

Segmented timers, route notes, and mod recommendations tailored for Any% and High Heat categories.