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Hades II Beginner Guide
New to the Underworld? Our Hades II beginner guide covers combat fundamentals, resource management, Incantations, and the best early boons to get you past the first boss.
Hades II Gameplay Overview
Deep dive into Hades II gameplay — new combat mechanics, the omega system, the Arcana Card deck, Crossroads hub, Incantations, and how it compares to the original.
Hades II Platforms & Cross-Save
All confirmed Hades II platforms including PC, consoles, and Steam Deck, plus cross-save support details, cloud saves, and future platform announcements.
Hades II Price & Editions
Complete breakdown of the Hades II price, available editions, what each tier includes, regional pricing, and whether the price will change after Early Access.
Hades II Release Date
Everything you need to know about the Hades II release date — Early Access launch, full release window, and what to expect from Supergiant Games' upcoming roguelike.
Hades II System Requirements
Full Hades II system requirements for PC — minimum and recommended specs, storage size, supported GPUs, and performance tips for Early Access.
Hades II Best Boons Tier List
Our Hades II best boons tier list ranks every god boon from S-tier to C-tier. Use this hades 2 best boons tier list to optimize your runs and reach Chronos faster.
Hades II Characters & NPCs
Get to know every character and NPC in Hades II. This hades 2 characters guide covers Melinoë, Hecate, Odysseus, Nemesis, and all the memorable figures you meet in the Crossroads and beyond.
Hades II Familiars Guide
Discover how to befriend and summon animal companions in Hades II. This hades 2 familiars guide covers every familiar, their abilities, and how to unlock them.
Hades II Gods & Boons Guide
A complete Hades II gods and boons guide covering every Olympian and their boon effects. Learn the best boon synergies and which hades 2 gods boons guide will help you escape the Underworld.
Hades II Weapon Aspects Guide
Unlock every hidden weapon form with our Hades II weapon aspects guide. This hades 2 weapon aspects guide covers all Aspects, their requirements, and the best builds for each.
Hades II Weapons Guide
Master every weapon in Hades II with our comprehensive weapons guide. From the Witch's Staff to the Umbral Flames, this hades 2 weapons guide covers movesets, upgrades, and best builds.
Hades II Bosses Guide
Master every boss encounter in Hades II with this guide. Learn strategies for Hecate, Scylla, Cerberus, and the Titan Chronos.
Hades II Difficulty & Fear System
Master the Hades II Fear System with this difficulty guide. Learn how the Vow system works and how to increase challenge rewards.
Hades II Maps & Regions
Explore all maps and regions in Hades II, including the Underworld and Surface routes. Complete guide to the Crossroads, Tartarus, and beyond.
Hades II Regions & Biomes
Discover all regions and biomes in Hades II. Guide to the Underworld depths and Surface areas with enemies and rewards.
Hades II Run Strategy Guide
Optimize your Hades II runs with proven strategies. Learn boon combinations, weapon choices, and path decisions for success.
Hades II Surface Route Guide
Complete guide to the Surface route in Hades II. Navigate the new areas above ground and defeat surface-level threats.
Hades II Arcana Cards Guide
Complete guide to Arcana Cards in Hades II. Learn how the hexagonal grid system works and discover the best card setups.
Hades II Cauldron Recipes
Complete guide to cauldron recipes in Hades II. Learn all incantation ingredient combinations and their effects.
Hades II Incantations Guide
Discover all incantations in Hades II with this guide. Learn cauldron recipes and which incantations to craft first.
Hades II Resources & Materials
Complete guide to resources and materials in Hades II. Learn how to farm Ash, Psyche, Bones, Fate Fabric, and more.
Hades II Tools Guide
Guide to gathering tools in Hades II. Learn how to use the Silver Spade, Tablet of Peace, Rod of Fishing, and more.
Hades II Upgrades & Progression
Guide to upgrades and progression in Hades II. Learn how to upgrade weapons, unlock aspects, and improve Melinoe.
Hades II Patch Notes
Complete history of Hades II patch notes and update changelogs. Stay informed on the latest changes and additions.
Hades II Review
Read our Hades II review covering Early Access gameplay, combat mechanics, story depth, and whether the sequel lives up to the original.
Hades II Early Access Roadmap
Hades II Early Access roadmap guide. See what content is planned, upcoming features, and the path to 1.0 release.
Hades II Secrets & Unlockables
Discover all secrets and unlockables in Hades II. Guide to hidden aspects, cross-path story reveals, and special encounters.
Hades II Story & Lore
Complete guide to Hades II story and lore. Learn about Melinoe, Chronos, and the mythology behind Supergiants sequel.
Hades II vs Hades
Hades II vs Hades comparison guide. See what changed, what improved, and how the sequel differs from the original.