{"id":43268,"date":"2026-08-13T14:48:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-13T09:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=43268"},"modified":"2026-08-13T14:48:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T09:48:44","slug":"how-to-actually-beat-hades-tips-tricks-strategies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=43268","title":{"rendered":"How To Actually Beat Hades (Tips, Tricks, &#038; Strategies)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Like most roguelike games, <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/hades\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong><em>Hades<\/em><\/strong><\/a> is an extremely difficult game to complete. Every time you die, you are forced to restart from the beginning and lose all the boons and upgrades you&#8217;ve gained across an entire run. Thankfully, there are many strategies and tricks you can follow to grow stronger in between runs, from using Darkness to give yourself an edge or even leveling up your many weapons.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>Making it to the <a href=\"http:\/\/screenrant.com\/hades-unlock-true-ending-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">true ending of <em>Hades<\/em><\/a> is no small task, especially when you consider all the difficult bosses in your way. Your first victory past Hades himself is only the beginning, even though defeating the final boss tests everything you&#8217;ve already learned. You&#8217;ll need to invest Skill Points smarter, look at your weapons more carefully, and save more currency than before to beat the game more than once.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"hades-how-many-completion-runs-finish-true-ending\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                                                                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/hades-how-many-completion-runs-finish-true-ending\/\"><br \/>\n                        <img width=\"440\" height=\"248\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hades How Many Completion Runs Finish True Ending\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Hades-How-Many-Completion-Runs-Finish-True-Ending.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Hades-How-Many-Completion-Runs-Finish-True-Ending.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>Related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \">\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/hades-how-many-completion-runs-finish-true-ending\/\" title=\"Hades: How Many Completion Runs It Takes To Actually Finish\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tHades: How Many Completion Runs It Takes To Actually Finish<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t<\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Hades requires additional complete runs in order to finish the game&#8217;s narrative &#8211; here&#8217;s how many full escapes players need for credits to roll.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"invest-skill-points-correctly\">\n                        Invest Skill Points Correctly<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"upgrade-zagreus-39-best-traits\">\n            Upgrade Zagreus&#8217; Best Traits<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Patroclus.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Patroclus.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Patroclus.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Patroclus.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Patroclus.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Patroclus.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Patroclus.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\"\/><img width=\"825\" height=\"413\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hades Patroclus\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Patroclus.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Patroclus.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>One of the best ways to become stronger in <em>Hades<\/em> is to <strong>invest Darkness<\/strong><strong> in the Mirror of Night<\/strong> in Zagreus&#8217; bedroom. The skills you gain from this may not all be incredibly strong, but picking a particularly strong upgrade could be the key to winning future runs. Leveling up the skills you acquire can gradually make them even better, allowing you to turn hard encounters into easy fights as you try to clear areas.<\/p>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-tip\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"emaki-custom tip\" id=\"custom_block_7\">\n<div class=\"custom_block-content tip\">\n<p>You need to <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/hades-chthonic-keys-guide-locations\/\" target=\"_blank\">find Chthonic Keys in <em>Hades<\/em><\/a> to get Mirror Upgrades, either from room rewards, fishing, or the Fated List of Minor Prophecies.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Some of the strongest Mirror of Night skills you can unlock to help you beat <em>Hades<\/em> completely are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n                                        <strong>Dark Regeneration &#8211; <\/strong>At first, Chthonic Vitality may seem like the better skill, but Dark Regeneration can give you a major health boost if it is fully upgraded. With this skill, you will receive a significant amount of health back every time you pick up Darkness from an encounter. Where Chthonic Vitality only heals the player 3 points per room, Dark Regeneration can heal Zagreus for up to 60% of his total health.\n                        <\/li>\n<li>\n                                        <strong>Family Favorite &#8211; <\/strong>This will allow you to gain a 5% damage boost whenever you pick up a Boon from a God. This can quickly add up in a run, especially if you can obtain five or six Boons by the time you reach the end.\n                        <\/li>\n<li>\n                                        <strong>Thick Skin &#8211; <\/strong>This skill is just a raw health boost, which will be sorely needed by the end of the game. With Thick Skin leveled up completely, you&#8217;re able to have a maximum of 100 health compared to the base 50.\n                        <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"pick-the-right-weapon\">\n                        Pick The Right Weapon<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"use-whatever-weapon-works-best-for-you\">\n            Use Whatever Weapon Works Best For You<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<p>Every build you create starts with your weapon, which all have wildly different attack patterns and movesets. You have <strong>six different weapons to choose from<\/strong> once you unlock everything, but you want to choose one that is the most comfortable for your playstyle. Try to take each on at least one run to get a feel for every weapon before deciding to upgrade the ones that felt the best in <em>Hades<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Titan Blood can be used to upgrade weapons<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/unlock-all-weapon-aspects-hades\/\" target=\"_blank\">unlocking weapon aspects in <em>Hades<\/em><\/a> that strengthen the best properties of each tool. Try to make your favorite weapon as strong as possible with Aspects that complement your preferred strategies in combat. As you can see in the above video by YouTube creator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bY42CJs159Q&amp;pp=ygUUaGFkZXMgd2VhcG9ucyByYW5rZWQ%3D\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Haelian<\/a>, the best builds for Zagreus usually revolve around how Boons interact with weapon aspects.<\/p>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center;width:10%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:10%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Weapons<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center;width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Description<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center;width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center;width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;width:10%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:10%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stygian Blade<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Basic starting weapon that focuses on close melee attacks.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Wide swings and a special attack that hits anything near Zagreus, making it great for crowd control.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Has no ranged attacks, making it difficult to use against stronger enemies and bosses.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;width:10%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:10%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eternal Spear<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A melee weapon with extended reach on its attacks designed to deal high damage to single targets.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Huge reach allows you to attack targets from further away. The weapon comes with a ranged attack that lets you throw the spear and recall it to your hand.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Not many options for attacking multiple enemies at once.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;width:10%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:10%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shield of Chaos<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A melee weapon with wide attacks but limited range. Can also block damage from enemies.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A defensive playstyle can help Zagreus survive longer. Charge attacks from charging the weapon&#8217;s block can knock enemies away, giving you space to move around.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ranged attack bounces off enemies, but deals very little damage from a distance.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<div class=\"table-container\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\" style=\"\" align=\"\" summary=\"\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center;width:10%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:10%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Weapons<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center;width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Description<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center;width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"text-align:center;width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;width:10%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:10%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Heart-Seeking Bow<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ranged weapon whose arrows travel longer and deal more damage when the attack button is held.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The special attack that fires a volley of arrows is great for controlling crowds of smaller enemies.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Attacks are slower compared to melee weapons.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;width:10%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:10%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Twin Fists of Malphon<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Melee weapon that delivers extremely fast attacks at close range.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Attacks are incredibly damaging, especially when you figure out the right combos from the weapon&#8217;s moveset.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Strikes are meant to be dealt at very short ranges, making the weapon difficult to use without taking risks.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;width:10%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:10%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Adamant Rail<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Ranged weapon that can switch between a single shot or automatic fire mode.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Versatile stances allow Zagreus to adapt to a variety of situations with high single-target damage, AoE bursts, and more.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width:30%\">\n<p>    <span style=\"width:30%;height:0px;display:block;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Weapon must be manually reloaded, with slow attacks. This leaves Zagreus open to enemy retaliation a lot of the time.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-tip\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"emaki-custom tip\" id=\"custom_block_17\">\n<div class=\"custom_block-content tip\">\n<p>Keep in mind that many Boons are great for some weapons you take on a run, but that same favor from a god or major character in <em>Hades<\/em> could be useless when applied to a different weapon.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"use-the-dash-strike-constantly\">\n                        Use the Dash-Strike Constantly<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"don-39-t-forget-to-utilize-a-powerful-move\">\n            Don&#8217;t Forget To Utilize A Powerful Move<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Shield-Attack.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Shield-Attack.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Shield-Attack.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Shield-Attack.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Shield-Attack.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Shield-Attack.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Shield-Attack.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"826\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hades Shield Attack\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Shield-Attack.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Shield-Attack.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> You may not realize this at first, but the <strong>Dash-Strike is by far the most powerful attack<\/strong> at their disposal. For most weapons, it deals more damage than any other attack and gives you some other advantages in combat. For example, if you&#8217;re using the <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/unlock-heart-seeking-bow-hades\/\" target=\"_blank\">Heart-Seeking Bow in <em>Hades<\/em><\/a>, performing a Dash-Strike will reduce the wind-up time for the weapon&#8217;s charge shot.<\/p>\n<p>Using a Dash-Strike consistently will give you a chance to take less damage as you start stringing together attacks and dodging simultaneously. Mastering combat in <em>Hades<\/em> is key to making a run to the surface feel trivial, even against the toughest bosses.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"take-advantage-of-daedalus-hammers\">\n                        Take Advantage Of Daedalus Hammers<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"give-powerful-boosts-to-your-weapon\">\n            Give Powerful Boosts To Your Weapon<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hades-Daedalus-Hammers-.jpeg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hades-Daedalus-Hammers-.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hades-Daedalus-Hammers-.jpeg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hades-Daedalus-Hammers-.jpeg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hades-Daedalus-Hammers-.jpeg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hades-Daedalus-Hammers-.jpeg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hades-Daedalus-Hammers-.jpeg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\"\/><img width=\"825\" height=\"464\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hades: Daedalus Hammers\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hades-Daedalus-Hammers-.jpeg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Hades-Daedalus-Hammers-.jpeg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You can <strong>find two Daedalus Hammers in every run <\/strong>that helps upgrade the current weapon Zagreus is wielding with significant boosts. The first Daedalus Hammers in <em>Hades<\/em> can be found in Tartarus, while the other can be found in Elysium. These Hammers increase your weapon&#8217;s damage stats, giving you a stronger tool to contend with the stronger and stronger enemies you meet as you progress into new realms.<\/p>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-note\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"emaki-custom note\" id=\"custom_block_27\">\n<div class=\"custom_block-content note\">\n<p>You will sometimes have a choice between other resources and a Daedalus Hammer in some areas. It is always wise to take the Hammer instead of anything else since they appear in limited supply.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"stop-spending-coins\">\n                        Stop Spending Coins<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"save-your-currency-until-the-final-boss\">\n            Save Your Currency Until The Final Boss<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Final-Fight.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Final-Fight.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Final-Fight.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Final-Fight.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Final-Fight.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Final-Fight.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Final-Fight.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"826\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The beginning of the final fight in Hades against Hades himself, with Zagreus and Hades standing on a field in the snow\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Final-Fight.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Final-Fight.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture><figcaption style=\"display: none;\">The beginning of the final fight in Hades against Hades himself, with Zagreus and Hades standing on a field in the snow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Since you aren&#8217;t able to keep your coins upon death, it makes it very easy to just spend them whenever an opportunity presents itself. Those who want to complete the game may want to take a different approach and <strong>save their money for the final boss fight against Hades<\/strong>. The items from the shop right before this battle are much more expensive, but give you incredible bonuses that you&#8217;ll likely need to survive the upcoming battle.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"hades-final-boss-how-to-beat\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                                                                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/hades-final-boss-how-to-beat\/\"><br \/>\n                        <img width=\"440\" height=\"248\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hades from Hades superimposed over the area in Hades where Zagreus fights Hades\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hades-final-boss-fight-hades-himself.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/hades-final-boss-fight-hades-himself.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>Related<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \">\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/hades-final-boss-how-to-beat\/\" title=\"Hades: How To Beat Hades Himself (Final Boss Guide)\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tHades: How To Beat Hades Himself (Final Boss Guide)<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t<\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">Hades contains many challenging boss fights, but the final battle in Hades against Hades himself is one of the hardest fights to beat.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"pick-the-right-boons-and-keepsakes\">\n                        Pick the Right Boons and Keepsakes<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"gain-passive-bonuses-to-push-zagreus-to-succeed\">\n            Gain Passive Bonuses To Push Zagreus To Succeed<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Bone-Hydra-Multiple-Heads.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Bone-Hydra-Multiple-Heads.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Bone-Hydra-Multiple-Heads.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Bone-Hydra-Multiple-Heads.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Bone-Hydra-Multiple-Heads.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Bone-Hydra-Multiple-Heads.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Bone-Hydra-Multiple-Heads.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"928\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Hades Bone Hydra Multiple Heads\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Bone-Hydra-Multiple-Heads.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Hades-Bone-Hydra-Multiple-Heads.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Boons and Keepsakes can give you the final push you need to destroy all your enemies and make it to the surface. Keepsakes are easy, as they can be obtained by gifting bottles of Nectar to any NPC that you encounter. One Keepsake can be selected before each run to gain different stat bonuses that could be the deciding factor between a failed run and an unexpected victory in <em>Hades<\/em>.<\/p>\n<section class=\"emaki-custom-block emaki-custom-note\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<div class=\"emaki-custom note\" id=\"custom_block_37\">\n<div class=\"custom_block-content note\">\n<p>One great Keepsake that you could use is Cerberus&#8217; Old Spike Collar, which grants Zagreus an additional 50 Health during a run.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>The biggest issue with Boons is that Zagreus isn&#8217;t able to search and select specific ones, so it comes down to chance. You can increase your chances for specific Boons by wearing a Keepsake connected to the God whose favors you want, or by picking the God you want early in a run. Both of these will make a God&#8217;s bonuses appear more often, which gives you a better chance of acquiring the Boons you wish.<\/p>\n<p>There are no right or wrong Boons, only the ones that best suit your combat style with the weapons, upgrades, or other equipment you have prepared for a run. The best strategies and tricks you can use to beat <strong><em>Hades<\/em><\/strong> are entirely personal, reflecting the individuality of your journey to reach the surface despite fate over and over again.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bY42CJs159Q&amp;pp=ygUUaGFkZXMgd2VhcG9ucyByYW5rZWQ%3D\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Haelian\/YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card type-video-game small\" data-show-streamrentbuy-links=\"true\" data-include-community-rating=\"true\" id=\"d49a-4e35-ad7ea5068951\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content\">\n<div class=\"display-card-content image-column\">\n<p>                        <!--    Rating block community and brand ratings --><br \/>\n                        <!--  Image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \" data-stnl-group-once=\"NM5lt77nnf\">\n<div class=\"body-img portrait \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-article-square\" 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