With the Olympic Update, Hades 2 introduced a new construction mechanic that allows players to customize the Crossroads as they see fit. This mechanic is similar to the House Contractor mechanic from Hades, and uses Dora as point person for all available projects. To pay for these renovations, players will be using Prestige, which serves a similar function to the original game's Gems. How players acquire Prestige, however, is slightly different from the process Hades players are used to.
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Hades 2' s Prestige currency is a completely new item created for the sequel. While it's most like Hades' Gems currency, there are some important differences that significantly streamline the overall construction process in Hades 2. This guide will show players how they can get Prestige in Hades 2, the best way to farm Prestige, and what to do with Prestige once you have it.
How to Get Prestige in Hades 2
Before players can begin to collect Prestige in Hades 2, they must first unlock and complete one of the new incantations from the Olympic Update. The incantation players will have to complete is Earthly Fortune. The Earthly Fortune recipe is as follows:
|
Incantation |
Description |
Recipe |
|---|---|---|
|
Earthly Fortune |
Update the Wretched Broker to bestow Prestige in exchange for almost any surplus resource. |
Bones x 1000 |
Returning players who have made significant progress should find this incantation available at the Cauldron as soon as they download the Olympic Update. It is currently unknown if the Earthly Fortune incantation will be made available to new players. As soon as that information is discovered, it will be included here.
Visit the Wretched Broker:
Once the Earthly Fortune incantation is complete, you should receive a small amount of Prestige to spend. Even so, you should visit the Wretched Broker at the Crossroads to see how the Prestige mechanic works.
When you interact with the broker, you'll now see a symbol at the end of the menu tabs that looks similar to a recycle symbol. This is the Prestige tab, where you'll now be able to trade any surplus items for Prestige.
How to Farm Prestige in Hades 2:
While the typical idea of "farming" for a resource doesn't really apply here, players can quite literally farm for more Prestige in Hades 2. While the Prestige values for various items can vary quite drastically, there are a couple of items that provide an easy opportunity to get Prestige fast.
Nightshade is one of the easiest plants to grow in Hades 2, given that the seeds are found in Erebus. It's likely that returning players will have a large stockpile of Nightshade seeds already. While they aren't as valuable as Thalamus or Plasma, they are significantly easier to stockpile and grow. Each Nightshade is worth 44 Prestige, and the chances are you won't need Nightshade at all after clearing all the Incantations in Hades 2. So feel free to cash them in.
It appears that the Wretched Broker only accepts items you no longer need in exchange for Prestige. While this is not 100% confirmed, you'll notice that not every item you have is available to trade. Still, use caution with any extremely rare items like Plasma. It is far easier to get the Prestige another way than to hope you get lucky in the Chaos domain.
How to Use Prestige in Hades 2
You'll likely notice after returning from your first run post Olympic Update that Dora has one of the larger interaction markers above her head. Speaking with her when this appears will inform you of the new construction mechanic in Hades 2, which Dora will run.
Dora can now be found in three locations at the Crossroads:
- Melinoe's Tent: same location as usual.
- Cauldron: Dora can be found just south of the Cauldron
- Silver Pool: Dora can now be found in the lower area of the Silver Pool, past the Gathering Tools and Pets. Look at the top of the steps that overlook the swamp, and you'll find her.
Begin Construction:
Interacting with Dora in each location will reveal a different list of possible construction projects. At her usual location, Melinoe can have work done on her tent. Near the Cauldron, Mel can update the surroundings for most inhabitants of the Crossroads' main chamber. Visiting her near the Silver Pool can currently update the Skelly's Dais.
Many of the construction projects you'll encounter will call for more than Prestige, so, if you plan on crafting everything available, make a habit of collecting every resource you can. Boss items are a common requirement, especially Wool from Polyphemus the Cyclops, who is the Guardian of the City of Ephyra.
It is likely that what is available now is only the beginning for the Crossroads construction project. Using Hades as a guide, Supergiant will probably continue to add projects as Hades 2 continues to progress through Early Access.
Hades 2
- Released
- September 25, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Supergiant Games
- Publisher(s)
- Supergiant Games
- Franchise
- Hades
- Platform(s)
- Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
