The long-awaited Hades 2 is released in early access, offering players a lot of content and gameplay significantly different from the first part. Both new players and those familiar with the series will find many features new. Therefore, in this guide, we will tell beginners tips you should know before starting Hades 2.
Hades 2 is a rogue-like dungeon crawler, so knowledge of the game’s mechanics, particularly those related to progression and combat, is key. And it’s especially vital since the game doesn’t tell you about all the Melinoe abilities.
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Hades 2: Beginners Guide
Like the first game, Hades 2 throws you right into the thick of battle without much explanation. And only by dying over and over again will players learn new tricks and skills, and become stronger. But there are several points that you should pay special attention to.
Chat With Characters Whenever Possible
Almost every character in Hades 2 can tell you something interesting about the world or you. And their lines change after each run. You should especially chat more often with Schelemeus, who is located not far from your arsenal. In the early game, he can tell you useful tips and also be a training dummy.
Use Sprint, Not Only Dodge
Melinoe, like Zagreus, can dodge and become invulnerable for a short time. But unlike her brother, she needs time to prepare for this move and then even more time to use it again. Therefore, first of all, you have to get used to a slight delay. Also, when you hold down the Dodge button, Melinoe will start sprinting. This is more than enough to avoid most attacks. In addition, some Boons add special effects to the sprint.
Surroundings Are Your Best Friends
In almost every room, players can find destructible objects, such as trees. By attacking them several times, you can deal damage to nearby enemies. But you should know that the pieces do not fall. Instead, they fly off in the direction of your last hit. This way, players can easily target groups of enemies with blocks while avoiding damage.
In addition, enemies take more damage if they are sandwiched between you and an obstacle. So, pushing your target against the wall will help you beat them faster.
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Don’t Save Magick
In addition to Health, Melinoe has a Magick meter. It is necessary for charging your attacks, as a result of which you can perform powerful Omega attacks. Of course, they can radically change the outcome of the battle. Luckily, Magick is fully restored in every room you enter. Therefore, you need to use these abilities for each battle. In addition, some Boons will help you restore Magick even during battles.
Focus on Collecting Resources
Compared to the first part, Hades 2 has many more resources. Some of them are needed for trading with NPCs, while others will be needed to unlock new features, weapons, and abilities. Therefore, during your first runs, you should choose more rooms with resources to become stronger. We recommend that you pay attention to these items:
- Bones: Required to unlock Wretched Broker in the Cauldron and subsequent purchases from this merchant.
- Ashes: This reagent is required to unlock Arcana Cards. Some of them will improve your stats, while others will teach you new abilities. We recommend unlocking the XII Card called Eternity, as it will give you an extra life for every run.
- Moly: Required for many starter Incantations.
Be Friendly to Everyone
From time to time, Melinoe will find Nectar, which is very loved by everyone in Hades 2. It can and should be used as a gift. We strongly recommend collecting as much Nectar as possible and giving it to every character on your way. Firstly, this is necessary to improve your relationship with them. And secondly, in response to the first gift, each of the inhabitants of the underworld and Olympus will answer you with a counter gesture in the form of Keepsake.
These items will help you become stronger or even gain new abilities. But it is worth noting that in the case of the gods of Olympus, you need to first give them a gift, and then only accept Boon.
Host Incantations at the Crossroads
Next to your mentor, you will find a Cauldron with which you can perform Incantations in Hades 2. It is similar to the House Contractor that Zagreus uses to upgrade his home. In the first stages, you need to invest in Fated Intervention, Night’s Craftwork, and Summoning of Mercantile Fortune Incantations.
