Hades 2 is a rogue-lite, which means that there are plenty of weapons and builds you can use to get yourself to the end. With that in mind, here’s how to get every weapon in Hades 2.
All Weapons in Hades 2
At the time of writing, Hades 2 is still in early access, which means that we may see new weapons get added once the game is properly released. Right now, there are a total of six weapons to unlock in the game, with two that I have yet to discover.
Listed below are the weapons, their effects, and how to unlock them.
| Weapon | Description | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Witch’s Staff | Strike with a quick close-range Attack, or long-range Specials and omega moves. | Unlocked by default. |
| Umbral Flames | Launch damaging ranged Attacks as you move, or Specials that orbit around you. | Silver x3 Cinder x3 |
| Moonstone Axe | Delivers slow but devastating Attacks, or defend and retaliate with your Specials. | Silver x15 |
| Sister Blades | Slash with furious Attacks, or strike from afar with a flurry of Specials. | |
| Argent Skull | Throws exploding skulls at your foes, resulting in AoE damage. Skulls must be picked up before they can be thrown again. | Glassrock x2 Bronze x1 |
| TBD | TBD | TBD |
All of the weapons cater to different play styles, so you’ll definitely want to save up for the one that speaks to you the most. Weapons can be unlocked by examining the witchy pentagram on the ground right before you start a run. If you have the necessary materials to unlock them, simply select the weapon you want and confirm your selection.
How to Unlock Weapon Aspects
Much like the first game, you can also unlock weapon Aspects to apply different effects to each weapon. Aspects can be unlocked once you’ve acquired every weapon in the game. You’ll then need to beat Hecate again in Erebus to unlock an Incantation.
Activate it at the pot back at the Crossroads, and you’re good to go.
All Weapons Aspects in Hades 2
| Weapon | Aspect | Effect | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witch’s Staff | Melinoe | Speeds up your Omega moves. | Unlocked by default. |
| Witch’s Staff | Circe | Gives you Serenity after landing 21 Attacks or Specials. Serenity gives you a 15% speed bonus to your Omega moves while restoring your mana. | Silver x5 Lotus x5 |
| Witch’s Staff | Momus | When your HP drops below 50%, you can absorb your Omega Special to restore 5 HP. Increases Special damage. | Lime x2 Pearl x1 |
| Sister Blades | Melinoe | Allows you to backstab. | Unlocked by default. |
| Sister Blades | Artemis | Allows you to parry and riposte after using an Omega move. Increases the speed of your Omega Attack. | Silver x15 Glassrock x1 |
| Sister Blades | Pan | Specials home in on enemies within your casts. | Wool x1 Shaderock x2 |
| Umbral Flames | Melinoe | Enhances your Omega Special. | Unlocked by default. |
| Umbral Flames | Moros | Attacks remain on the field for a few seconds, then explode when hit by your Special. | Bronze x2 Tears x2 |
| Umbral Flames | Eos | Attack AoEs grow larger and return to you when you sprint. | Driftwood x2 Golden Apple x2 |
| Moonstone Axe | Melinoe | Increases your attack speed. | Unlocked by default. |
| Moonstone Axe | Charon | Your casts last longer and explode when hit by an Omega Special. | Pearl x5 Obol Points x1 |
| Moonstone Axe | Thanos | Omega Moves increase your critical hit rate. Resets when you take damage. | Glassrock x3 Dark x1 |
| Argent Skull | Melinoe | Increases skull power. | Unlocked by default. |
| Argent Skull | Medea | AoEs are larger. Attack and Special damage are increased by 20%. | Iron x4 Nightshade x1 |
| Argent Skull | Persephone | Attacks give you Glory, which strengthens your Omega Special. | Moss x1 Poppy x5 |
How to Get Materials
As you can see, the different weapons in Hades 2 require various materials in order to unlock them. Early on in the game, Silver can be obtained by interacting with mining nodes in the Erebus — the first zone — once you buy the pickaxe tool. Cinder can be obtained from bosses and other zones, and you’ll need to be able to access the various biomes in order to get more materials.
And that’s how to unlock all weapons in Hades 2.
