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Be ready for more battles when you encounter sealed doors
Some dungeon rooms with rewards that you can readily grab might also have doorways that are sealed. Interacting with these triggers additional battles against enemy mobs. Think about whether you truly want this to happen or not--perhaps the reward that's already available is enough, or maybe you're enticed by the possibility of another boon you could choose.
Be careful when choosing God Boons
One of the most integral Hades 2 tips is to be mindful of the skills granted by gods to Melinoe. In general, skills will replace basic actions, such as your attack, special, dash, and cast. There are also passives that provide bonuses. What you see in the selection pool is also randomized. And, yes, it's also possible to replace a particular boon with something else (i.e. replace the Poseidon dash move with one from Hestia or another god). The idea is to think of potential synergies among these abilities so that you've got a well-tailored build for the long road ahead. For example, a Demeter-boosted cast can freeze enemies, which means you probably don't want to replace it with something else. Lastly, you can look at the Boon Info panel to see the perks that you've already acquired in that particular run.
Dashing keeps you alive
Melinoe's dash move is a very important action during combat. When used, it causes her to dodge incoming hits for a split second (i.e. iframes). Boons also grant additional effects, such as applying a debuff or knocking back foes.
Precast your, uh, cast
The cast move causes Melinoe to throw a projectile that damages enemies and destroys certain objects. Try to use this ability wisely, especially when facing bosses or tough enemies. You can also use it to clear out rooms of lesser enemies before taking on more challenging foes.
Save enough gold for Charon's wares
From time to time, you might see a symbol of a pouch with a skull. This leads you to a room where you'll find Charon, the Ferryman of the Dead. Charon usually sells three items, which can be purchased via Obols (i.e. gold coins). Make sure you've amassed enough so you can buy what you need.
Give Nectar to the gods and your comrades
The Nectar is a special item that you can obtain during your journey. The reason why it's valuable is because it can be given as a gift to other notable characters (i.e. Nemesis, Odysseus, Olympians, and more). Notable effects include:
Characters that receive Nectar grant you their Keepsake. These equippable items have unique effects, which can be boosted further as you complete encounters.
If a heart icon appears above a character, then it usually means that you're able to romance them. This leads to romantic interactions as you progress and speak with that character down the line.
Prepare for boss battles
Each zone that you traverse in Hades 2 has a boss battle at the very end, denoted by a skull icon or other notable symbols:
Sub-bosses - These are encounters against elite foes. You'll likely encounter at least one in each zone (usually after clearing a few rooms).
Main bosses - These are the champions guarding the exit to the next zone. Taking them out allows you to progress to the next level.
Deaths are just the beginning
Hades 2 is a roguelike game, which means deaths are expected. In fact, we'd even say that deaths are totally welcome. Here's a quick summary:
When Melinoe dies, she'll respawn at the Crossroads. You'll lose all God Boons, gold coins, and temporary upgrades.
However, you don't actually start your next run from scratch. Every resource/material you've collected can be used for Arcana upgrades, Incantation bonuses, weapon/tool unlocks, and item purchases.
Each time you revisit the Crossroads, NPCs might have additional dialogue.
Some key events may happen, such as flashbacks.
Your next run may introduce you to new characters, Olympians (and their boons), and villains, too.
That concludes our Hades 2 beginner's guide. We hope our Hades 2 tips help you survive the journey. Please remember that the game is still in early access, which means some mechanics and features may change in the future. #Hades2Tips #Roguelike #Gaming
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