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Hades 2 is a deep rougelite with many systems and mechanics for players to comprehend and a variety of challenges for them to overcome. While the in-game tutorials will give fans a basic understanding of all the aspects of the game, they may ultimately want to deepen their knowledge of them. This complete guide to Hades 2 is here to assist with that endeavor, and the following sections cover topics ranging from Boons to Bosses and beyond.
This complete guide to Hades 2 is work-in-progress, and it will be updated over time.
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Basics & FAQ
As players begin their time Hades 2, they may have questions about some of the game's foundational mechanics. This group of guides will attempt to address those questions, and it will help fans start with a solid foundation.
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Boons & Temporary Upgrades
Players will select many Boons, and other temporary upgrades, as they work to complete runs of Hades 2. This group of guides will help fans understand the extent of the temporary effects that are available, and it will point them toward the best ones.
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Materials & Gathering Tools
Materials, and the Gathering Tools that are used to collect many of them, play a very important role in Hades 2's meta-progression system. Indeed, materials can be used to unlock a variety of permanent bonuses for Melinoë, and this group of guides will help players find them.
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Arcana Cards, Incantations, & Keepsakes
This group of guides focuses on the primary forms of meta-progression in Hades 2. Players who are struggling to complete runs should definitely familiarize themselves with these topics, as the permanent bonuses that they cover can make attempts significantly easier.
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Bosses
Players will fight a Guardian at the end of every Region in Hades 2. Those battles are often quite challenging, and the following guides are here to help players who may have trouble beating a particular boss.
