Jumping into Hades II for the first time can feel like being thrown into the abyss—fast enemies, dozens of resources, and a maze of upgrades you don’t yet understand. Many beginners get overwhelmed, wasting early runs chasing shiny upgrades without laying a solid foundation.
But here’s the good news: your first 20 runs set the stage for everything that follows. Nail these early priorities, and you’ll progress faster, unlock smarter, and stand toe-to-toe with Chronos sooner than most.
This guide breaks down what to focus on in runs 1–20, covering weapons, Arcana, incantations, resource strategies, and survival habits that will make the difference between endless resets and your first big victories.
Phase 1: Runs 1–5 – Survival First, Progress Later
At this stage, don’t worry about bosses or perfect builds. The goal is learning patterns and gathering resources.
Early Unlocks You Can’t Miss
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Weapons: Start with the Witch’s Staff, unlock Sister Blades with 15 Silver.
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Arcana Cards: Prioritize The Sorceress (faster Omega moves) and The Wayward Son (healing between encounters).
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Incantations: Perform Consecration of Ashes to access the Altar of Ashes.
Resources to Prioritize
| Resource | Source | Why It Matters |
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| Ashes | Enemy drops, troves | Unlocks Arcana cards |
| Psyche | Bosses, events | Expands Grasp limit |
| Silver | Mining nodes | Unlocks weapons/incantations |
💡 Pro Tip: Give Nectar early! Keepsakes from allies drastically shape your build potential.
Phase 2: Runs 6–12 – Find Your Playstyle
Now you’ve got the basics. Time to lock into a weapon + Arcana combo that fits how you like to fight.
Beginner-Friendly Weapons
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Witch’s Staff (Descura): Reliable and balanced.
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Sister Blades (Lim & Oros): Mobile and aggressive.
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Umbral Flames (Ygnium): Great for distance control.
Must-Have Arcana at This Stage
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Persistence (VIII): More HP and Magick.
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Death (XIII): Your first Death Defiance (extra life).
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The Huntress (III): Boosts backstab damage.
💡 Advanced Tip: Use the Forget-Me-Not incantation to track specific resources—game-changer for farming.
Phase 3: Runs 13–20 – Synergy & System Mastery
Now you’re ready to think about build synergy and long-term efficiency.
Killer Build Combos
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Lightning Staff: Witch’s Staff + Zeus boons.
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Frost Blades: Sister Blades + Demeter boons.
Late-Game Arcana Priorities
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The Furies (VI): Blocks incoming projectiles.
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The Boatman (XVII): Start with gold for Charon’s shop.
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The Champions (XXII): Gain boon reroll power.
Essential Beginner Survival Tips
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Dash = Defense: Use i-frames to dash through danger.
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Kill Ranged First: Pests and casters ruin runs if ignored.
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Resource Smarts: Save gold for boss shops, don’t waste early.
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Arcana Flexibility: Don’t set and forget your loadout.
❌ Common Mistakes: Chasing rare boons that don’t fit your build, ignoring Magick management, button-mashing through fights.
Looking Beyond 20 Runs
By now, you’ll be ready to:
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Attempt Vow of the Unseen challenges.
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Experiment with duo boon synergies.
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Master boss attack patterns.
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Unlock and explore weapon aspects.
Every run builds progress—even the failed ones. Your growth is steady, your resources accumulate, and Melinoë becomes the Underworld’s rising power.
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