Players who reach the lowest levels of the Underworld in Hades 2 will find a surprise waiting for them behind a very specific gate. Melinoë will encounter many powerful gods on her journey to dispatch Chronos, but if she is lucky, she will encounter the God of the Underworld himself, Hades.
Hades 2: Best Weapon Aspects, Ranked
Weapon Aspects in Hades 2 allow players to change up their playstyle with their favorite weapons. These are the best enhancements in the game.
Unlike the all-powerful run-ender players knew Hades to be in the original, in Hades 2 he is a shell of his former self. Held in Sisyphus and Bouldy's old chamber, Hades can no longer rely on his immense power. Instead, he brings the fight to Chronos by offering his daughter Melinoë a fraction of the powers he once wielded. Hades' best boons are extremely powerful. And though they come late in a run, their real usefulness comes in the final confrontation against Chronos. Because every boon he offers can be helpful, this list will rank them all.
Hades 2 is currently in Early Access. This means that nearly everything in the game is subject to change before the official 1.0 release. Should anything related to Hades boons be altered in any way, this list will be updated to reflect those changes.
6 Unseen Ire
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Unseen Ire
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- After you take damage, go Dark for 10 seconds. Recharges in 40 seconds.
- Damage while Dark: +100%
- Unseen Ire is a very cool boon, especially since it is a callback to one of Hades' most-used powers in the original Hades. Unfortunately, the power to go invisible does not do much good against Chronos, or Tartarus as a whole for that matter. As soon as Melinoë does damage, her location is revealed. There are far better offensive options, both for the trek through Tartarus, and the final battle.
- Some players may find utility in this boon, especially if they have a build that focuses on single, high-damage hits. The 100% boost to damage while Dark could be useful for a Hephaestus build, with Volcanic Strike or Flourish. It may be worth trying, but it should not be your first option here, especially if you are struggling with Chronos.
5 Life Tax
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Life Tax
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- Restore Life for 1% of damage you deal, until you reach the limit.
- Max Total Life Restored: 100
- Life Tax might be enticing at first, given that it restores a fair amount of lost health. It seems like this would be great to have against Chronos, but in reality, you will probably use it all up before getting out of Tartarus.
- The only time this boon might be useful is if you are struggling to make it through Tartarus. If the fast-paced chambers are too much for you to handle, then consider using this as an extra reservoir of life. Still, there are better boons from Hades just for making it through the area, so it's better to leave Life Tax unclaimed until you need it to fulfill the prophecy that requires you to collect all of Hades' boons.
Hades 2: All Selene Boons
The Moon Goddess has a lot to offer in Supergiant's Hades 2, and here are all the boons given by Selene.
4 Old Grudge
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Old Grudge
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- In your confrontation, Chronos takes a burst of damage after 3 seconds.
- Chronos' life reduced: 20%
- At first, Old Grudge may seem like the obvious choice for players looking to get a little help against the Titan of Time. Having this incredibly difficult boss' life reduced by 20% is likely to seem like a great way to get an edge. Then you get into the fight, and you realize that Chronos is not the only enemy you are fighting. Not to mention, Chronos is not a single stage fight, so you are only taking 20% off his first life bar. The best boons that Hades offers will last you well into the second half of the fight, which is more important than any short-term damage burst.
3 Last Gasp
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Last Gasp
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- Deal more damage for each spent Death Defiance.
- Damage per Death Defiance spent: +10%
- Last Gasp is the first boon that offers real benefits that last throughout the fight. With 10% damage added for every Death Defiance used, Melinoë will have aid against Chronos and his reinforcements. While this is helpful, it still relies on you struggling to actually provide aid. This boon can be helpful to players who know they are going to use multiple Death Defiances against Chronos, but it is still difficult to recommend over the final two boons on the list.
2 Howling Soul
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Howling Soul
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- Your casts launch a projectile dead ahead. The binding circle forms where it hits.
- Projectile Damage: 200
- Howling Soul is the most well-rounded boon for taking on Tartarus as a whole. This boon provides an extremely effective blast that is added to your cast, making it as powerful as many Omega Casts, yet it has no Magick cost. It will help clear the crowds in Tartarus, and it will help deal with the reinforcements that Chronos calls in during his encounter. Players struggling to get through Tartarus will find Howling Soul to be an effective weapon, and it will work as a secondary attack against Chronos as well.
Hades 2: How To Get Silver
You can unlock better weapons in Hades 2 with the help of Silver. Discover more on how to get this valuable resource with this guide.
1 Deep Dissent
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Deep Dissent
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- In your confrontation, Chronos summons fewer reinforcements.
- Chronos foes summoned: 50%
- Players may be reluctant to select Deep Dissent at first, likely because its simple description does not get across just how incredibly powerful it is against Chronos. Playing through a confrontation without Deep Dissent after using it feels like someone turned on 'Very, Very Hard' mode. It may not be obvious at first, but the reinforcements Chronos uses can often be the main cause of a player's defeat. In writing this guide, Melinoë was taken out by subordinates far more often than Chronos. It may be hard to believe, but the sheer fact that all other boons force you to fight every reinforcement easily makes Deep Dissent Hades' best boon in Hades 2.
Hades 2
- Released
- September 25, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.
The first-ever sequel from Supergiant Games builds on the best aspects of the original god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler in an all-new, action-packed, endlessly replayable experience rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft.
BATTLE BEYOND THE UNDERWORLD
As the immortal Princess of the Underworld, you'll explore a bigger, deeper mythic world, vanquishing the forces of the Titan of Time with the full might of Olympus behind you, in a sweeping story that continually unfolds through your every setback and accomplishment.
MASTER WITCHCRAFT AND DARK SORCERY
Infuse your legendary weapons of Night with ancient magick, so that none may stand in your way. Become stronger still with powerful Boons from more than a dozen Olympian gods, from Apollo to Zeus. There are nearly limitless ways to build your abilities.
MINGLE WITH (MORE) GODS, GHOSTS, AND MONSTERS
Meet a cast of dozens of fully-voiced, larger-than-life characters, including plenty of new faces and some old friends. Grow closer to them through a variety of new interactions, and experience countless unique story events based on how your journey unfolds.
EVERY RUN IS ITS OWN ADVENTURE
New locations, challenges, upgrade systems, and surprises await as you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld again and again. Reveal the mysteries of the Arcana Altar, tame witchy familiars, and gather reagents using Tools of the Unseen to get closer to your goal.
THE PERKS OF IMMORTALITY
Thanks to a variety of permanent upgrades and the return of God Mode, you don't have to be a god yourself to experience what Hades II has to offer. But if you happen to be one, you can brave escalating challenges for greater rewards, and prove just how divine you really are.
SIGNATURE SUPERGIANT STYLE
Rich, atmospheric presentation and storytelling fused with responsive action is the hallmark of Supergiant's titles. Vivid new hand-painted environments, even smoother real-time 3D characters, and an electrifying original score make this mythic world burst with life.
- Developer(s)
- Supergiant Games
- Publisher(s)
- Supergiant Games
- Franchise
- Hades
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
