Hades 2 Guide

Death to Chronos Hades 2 guide is the best tips and tricks, for character development, combat. We describe the God Mode, all tools, weapons, bosses, lands, The Crossroads, currencies, system requirements, game length, language versions.

Last update: 06 June 2024

Our Hades 2 guide will help you during your crusade against the titan Chronos. We explain how various mechanics work, how to upgrade your character and unlock new game content. Here you will also find answers to frequently asked questions, information about bosses, weapons, currencies and much more.

At the time of writing the guide, Hades 2 was still in early access. The guide will be updated as new content is added to the game.

Hades 2: Guide content

In the first chapter of the guide, you will find basic information about the game and its mechanics. Learn useful starting tips, that will help you at the beginning of your adventure with the game. We also described various currencies available in the game, what they are used for and how to obtain them. We also described the god mode, an optional easier game mode. You will also learn how to upgrade the main character, both permanently and temporarily, as well as what types of rooms you may encounter during your expeditions.

We also devoted separate chapters to lands, weapons, tools, and bosses. We have listed all the biomes in the game - their unique properties and chambers. You will learn the moveset of each weapon, the spells and tools assigned to them and what they are used for. We have also described all the bosses you will encounter at the end of each area - how to fight them and how to avoid their attacks.

The FAQ section has answers to common questions that may arise during the game. You will find out, e.g. whether Zagreus, the protagonist of the previous game, appears in the sequel, as well as whether you can play Hades 2 without prior knowledge.

The guide concludes with an appendix, where you will find information about the available language versions and system requirements.

Hades 2: Tips and tricks

Don't be afraid of death - just like its predecessor, Hades 2 makes death not a punishment, but an integral part of the game, thanks to which you unlock new content, experience story events and get stronger. Every attempt is a success - don't give up;
Unlock permanent upgrades - during almost every visit to the main hub, you can upgrade or unlock a new feature that will make your next adventures to defeat the titan Chronos easier. Don't be afraid to spend the currency you've earned - each subsequent expedition will bring you more of it;
Consider which chambers to go to - during expeditions, you will often have to make a reward-driven decision about which chambers you want to visit. Consider this decision according to your current needs;
Don't skimp on magic - Melinoe's magic bar regenerates after entering a new chamber. So don't hesitate and use magic - it's better to use a powerful attack and miss than not to use it at all;

You can find more tips about the game's mechanics on the Tips and tricks page.

Hades 2: Basics

Symbols on the doors - you will learn what the symbols on the doors of the chambers mean.
Weapons list - we have listed all the weapons in the game and how to unlock new weapons;
Tools list - we have listed all the tools available in the game, what they do and what you can gain by using them.

Hades 2: FAQ

Is Zagreus in the game? - find out if Zagreus, the protagonist of the first game, appears in this one.
Is Hades 2 a prequel? - we clarify whether the game is set before the first one and whether knowledge of the first part is required to play Hades 2.
How to unlock Familiars? - we explain how to unlock familiars and what bonuses they grant.
How to get Star Dust? - we explain how to obtain Star Dust, what it is needed for, and what the Chaos Trials are.

Hades 2: All lands, biomes

List of lands - we have listed all the lands in the game on both available paths;
The Crossroads - the game's hub where you will go after each completed expedition;
Erebus - the first realm in the underworld, a gloomy forest of lost souls that serves as a warm-up for your journey;
Oceanos - the second land in the underworld, a watery area full of environmental traps;
Fields of Mourning - the third area in the underground, huge fields containing several rewards in each chamber;
Tartarus - the last land in the underworld, the fortress of Chronos;
City of Ephyra - the first land on the surface, a port city destroyed by the forces of the Titan;
Rift of Thessaly - the second land on the surface, Chronos' fleet sailing towards Olympus.

Hades 2: All bosses

Boss list - we have listed all the bosses in the game and provided information on where you can find them.
Hecate - you will learn how to defeat Melinoe's teacher during your last exam;
Scylla - we explain how to interrupt the song of the Sirens;
Infernal Beast - we describe the guardian of Chronos's headquarters;
Chronos - we help you destroy the Titan of Time in the final battle;
Polyphemus - we explain how to defeat the human-eating cyclops;
Eris - we explain how to defeat the Strife Incarnate.

Hades 2: PC system requirements

Processor: Intel Dual Core 2.4 GHz
RAM: 8 GB
Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950, Radeon R7 360 or Intel HD Graphics 630
Operating system: Windows 10 (64-bit)
Disk space: 10 GB

More information about the recommended system requirements and console versions can be found on the System requirements page.