One of the key elements in Hades 2 is the Weapon Aspects, which play a crucial role in later runs. These essential items are necessary for upgrading your weapons, a crucial step when facing tougher enemies. Each of the five weapons currently available has unique aspects that can be unlocked and enhanced using various resources. Below is a comprehensive list of all the Weapon Aspects in Hades 2 and the methods for unlocking them.
All Weapon Aspects in Hades 2
Each weapon aspect can be upgraded to level 5, increasing their effectiveness. The unique buffs associated with each aspect become stronger with each level gained.
Sister Blades
| Aspect |
Ingredients |
Buff |
| Artemis |
Silver x15, Glass Rock x1 |
Perform occasional Parry and Riposte with your Omega Attacks (with buff in the attack speed) |
| Pan |
Wool x1, Shaderot x1 |
Fires more blades as part of your Special |
| Melinoe |
Silver x5, Fate Fabric x1 |
Increases damage output of attacks and Special for every attack from behind |
Witch’s Staff
| Aspect |
Ingredients |
Buff |
| Circe |
Silver x5, Lotus x5 |
Gain Serenity after 21 attacks or Specials (which raises the speed of Omega Attacks and restores Magick) |
| Move |
Lime x2, Pearl x1 |
Restores 5 health from your Omega Special if your health is below 50% |
| Melinoe |
Silver x2, Psyche x20 |
Increases the speed of Omega moves |
Argent Skull
| Aspect |
Ingredients |
Buff |
| Medea |
Iron x4, Nightshade x1 |
All damage generates Glory which makes your Omega Special stronger and allows it to last longer |
| Persephone |
Moss x1, Poppy x5 |
All damage generates Glory which makes your Omega Special stronger, and allows it to last longer |
| Melinoe |
Lime x1, Ash x5 |
Increases attack power based on how many skull shells are fired (but not retrieved) |
Umbral Flames
| Aspect |
Ingredients |
Buff |
| Moors |
Bronze x2, Tears x2 |
Attacks explode in a blast if enemies are hit by your Specials. |
| Eos |
Driftwood x2, Golden Apple x2 |
Your attacks become bigger and stronger over a duration of 4 seconds and return on sprint |
| Melinoe |
Silver x2, Cinder x2 |
All flames from Omega Special attacks have longer durations |
Moonstone Axe
| Aspect |
Ingredients |
Buff |
| Charon |
Pearl x5, Obol Points x1 |
Increases the duration of your casts by 3 seconds and they also erupt if struck by Omega Special |
| Thanatos |
Glass Rock x3, Dark x1 |
Gain +1 critical chance with every successful Omega hit until you take damage |
| Melinoe |
Silver x3, Bronze x1 |
Recover after normal and Special attacks |
Unlocking Weapon Aspects in Hades 2
Weapon Aspects can only be created using recipes that can be obtained once you have unlocked all five nocturnal arms. Once you have obtained all five arms, you can speak with Hecate who will provide you with the recipe to create Weapon Aspects. If you successfully trigger the appropriate dialogue, you will receive the incantation recipe for Aspects of Night and Darkness.
When you visit the nocturnal arms pool, you will be able to see all the available aspects. Be sure to have all the required reagents with you in order to craft the weapon aspects once you locate them. Our guide will help you find the necessary ingredients, including the commonly found Silver.
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