Here's our guide that overviews weapons and aspects of Hades 2. Find out what you're missing and how to get it!
In the treacherous realm of Hades 2, victory is a delicate balance of countless factors. The gods and special items can help you. However, the real challenge is learning to use the game's powerful tools well. Each weapon, forged from the depths of the Underworld, demands unwavering skill and strategic adaptation. Choosing between the Witch's Staff and the Moonstone Axe can make a big difference in your success. Your weapon choice could be the key to winning or losing.
How To Unlock All Weapons in Hades 2
Unlocking all the weapons and aspects in Hades 2 can be a confusing process at times. Acquiring weapons is quite straightforward and will be unlocked as you progress through the story. Gathering the proper materials for them will require countless attempts to defeat Chronos. This guide explains how to unlock the five weapons currently available in Hades 2.
Hades 2 has five unlockable weapons and can be unlocked using the following Materials and each weapon moveset.
- Witch's Staff: Obtained by default
- Sister Blades: 1 Silver from Erebus with Crescent Pick
- Moonstone Axe: 15 Silver
- Umbral Flames: 3 Silver & 3 Cinder from Hecate
- Argent Skull: 2 Glassrock from Fields of Mourning & 1 Bronze from Ephyra
Witch's Staff Moveset
| Moveset | Description |
|---|---|
| Standard Attack | The Witch's Staff basic attack combo consists of two quick jabs followed by a stronger finisher. You can dodge between the second jab and finisher by mashing the attack button |
| Ω Omega Attack | After charging, a linear long-range attack fires towards Melinoe's front and back. It releases automatically once charged and consumes 20 Magick |
| Standard Special | A homing projectile with slight knockback |
| Ω Omega Special | Charging fires a large, explosive line projectile that detonates on contact. Can be held after charging. Costs 10 Magick |
Sister Blades Moveset
| Moveset | Description |
|---|---|
| Standard Attack | Four-hit attack combo: two swipes, flurry of stabs, sweeping strong attack. Allows quick dash between stabs and sweep to reposition |
| Ω Omega Attack | Charging places a reticle to teleport and deal high damage. Charge can be held to reposition before launching |
| Standard Special | A rapid, linear ranged attack where Melinoe throws a dagger at a single target |
| Ω Omega Special | Charges a fan of daggers to launch at groups or hit large enemies multiple times. Charge can be held to adjust angle |
Moonstone Axe Moveset
| Moveset | Description |
|---|---|
| Standard Attack | Three-hit axe combo: 40 damage, doubling each hit to 320 total. Left >right > then charged overhead swing. Able to dash during final swing to reposition it |
| Ω Omega Attack | Charging the attack makes Melinoe spin, striking nearby enemies once per rotation. Spin duration depends on charge time |
| Standard Special | A frontal block negating projectiles and attacks, similar to the previous (Hades 1) shield |
| Ω Omega Special | Charged block attack releases a massive forward wave of strikes across the arena, spreading outward |
Umbral Flames Moveset
| Moveset | Description |
|---|---|
| Standard Attack | Fires linear projectiles continuously while holding the attack button. Quantity over quality, ensure every hit lands! |
| Ω Omega Attack | Holding the attack fires a continuous stream of projectiles, consuming a small amount of Magick per shot |
| Standard Special | Fires a tracking, spinning projectile around Melinoe that provides a speed boost |
| Ω Omega Special | Fires two rotating projectiles spinning around Melinoe as a fixed point |
Argent Skull Moveset
| Moveset | Description |
|---|---|
| Standard Attack | Throws 3 Shells in facing direction, hitting enemies in a small radius. Must retrieve Shells before throwing again |
| Ω Omega Attack | Holding attack throws a single, higher-damage Shell in an aimed direction with wider radius |
| Standard Special | Damaging lunge attack in a direction, similar to dash but without invincibility frames |
| Ω Omega Special | Extended lunge with destructive waves on both sides, lunging farther |
How to Unlock Aspects in Hades 2
In Hades 2, you begin with basic weapons. In Hades 2, you start with basic weapons. As you progress, you can unlock an incantation. This incantation allows you to access powerful Weapon Aspects. These aspects are different versions of the weapons. You can adjust them to fit your preferred play style.
Once unlocked, this incantation can be cast at the cauldron using 5 Bronze and 1 Nightshade, granting early access to the Aspect selection at the Training Grounds weapon circle. Every weapon begins with Melinoe's basic Aspect.
You can unlock more Aspects by collecting the required resources. Check our detailed guide for more information. Mastering these Aspects and their unique upgrades is key to maximizing your chances of overcoming the challenges that await in the Underworld.
Witch's Staff Aspects
| Aspect | Description | Materials Required |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect of Melinoe | Channel your Ω (Omega) attacks faster | Available by default |
| Aspect of Circe | After landing 21 attacks or specials, gain Serenity on the next Ω (Omega) Attack used | ● 5 Silver ● 5 Lotus |
| Aspect of Momus | Whenever you use Ω (Omega) Moves, each Ω (Omega) fires in place up to 3 times until used again | ● 2 Lime ● 1 Pearl |
Sister Blades Aspects
| Aspect | Description | Materials Required |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect of Melinoë | Your Attacks and Specials deal more damage when striking foes from behind | Available by default |
| Aspect of Circe | While you your attack, you occasionally parry and riposte after | ● 15 Silver ● 1 Glassrock |
| Aspect of Momus | Your specials seek enemies in your cast and you fire more blades after channeling | ● 1 Wool ● 2 Shaderot |
Moonstone Axe Aspects
| Aspect | Description | Materials Required |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect of Melinoe | Gain Bonus Attack Power and Max Health this night | Available by default |
| Aspect of Circe | Your cast lasts +3 seconds and erupts like your Ω (Omega) cast if struck by your Ω (Omega) special | ● 5 Pearl ● 1 Obol Points |
| Aspect of Momus | Your Attack is faster and each hit grants Mortality until you take damage | ● 3 Glassrock ● 1 Darkness |
Umbral Flames Aspects
| Aspect | Description | Materials Required |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect of Melinoe | Flames from your Ω (Omega) special burn longer before expiring | Available by default |
| Aspect of Circe | Your attacks linger for six seconds and erupt in a blast if struck by your specials | ● 2 Bronze ● 2 Tears |
| Aspect of Momus | Your Ω (Omega) attack fires a Daybreaker that deals damage in the surrounding area every 2 Seconds | ● 2 Driftwood ● 2 Golden Apple |
Argent Skull Aspects
| Aspect | Description | Materials Required |
|---|---|---|
| Aspect of Melinoe | Your attacks have increased power for every skull shell that you fire that's not yet retrieved | Available by default |
| Aspect of Circe | Attacks stay within reach, then explode in a large area on impact or after three seconds | ● 4 Iron ● 1 Nightshade |
| Aspect of Momus | Any damage you deal generates Glory, witch enhances your Ω (Omega) Special | ● 1 Moss ● 5 Poppy |