Hades II doesn’t hold back when it comes to boss battles. From Hecate’s polymorph curses to Chronos’ time-freezing orbs, each Guardian pushes your skills to the limit. With the 1.0 launch, these fights are even tougher, demanding sharp reflexes, patience, and the right builds to survive.
This guide breaks down every major Guardian fight with strategies, counter tips, and recommended builds—so whether you’re stuck on Scylla & the Sirens or battling the Titan of Time himself, you’ll have the tools to conquer the Underworld.
🛡️ Guardian Strategies: Boss Patterns & Counters
| Guardian & Location | Core Strategy (The One Thing to Remember) | Key Attacks & Counters |
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| ⚔️ Hecate (Erebus) | Skill-check fight: dash through projectiles, not away. | Polymorph Curse: Dash through the sheep projectile multiple times to dispel it. |
| 🎸 Scylla & The Sirens (Oceanus) | Chaos fight—priority kill is Roxy the drummer. | Focus Roxy first to stop huge AoE attacks controlling the arena. |
| 🐶 Infernal Cerberus (Fields of Mourning) | Patience beats greed: punish after big swings. | Stay near back legs, dash through fire breath, attack after commitments. |
| ⏳ Chronos (Tartarus) | Multi-phase endurance: positioning is survival. | Dodge golden time-stop circles; in Phase 2, rush to light pockets to survive darkness. |
| 🐑 Polyphemus (Surface) | Prevent his healing at all costs. | Stop him from grabbing sheep—health reset = fight reset. |
| 🔫 Eris (Surface) | Use pillars for cover; fight up close. | Dash behind her—machine gun fire misses more often at point-blank. |
| 🔥 Prometheus (Surface) | Memory game mechanics with fire zones. | Memorize flame sequences to stay in safe zones when floor ignites. |
| 🐉 Typhon (Surface) | Endurance test: no visible HP bar, trust your DPS. | Stay under his chin, destroy eggs quickly to prevent minion swarms. |
💥 Builds to Crush the Guardians
1. Witch’s Staff (Descura) – Area Control & Shatter
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Core Boons:
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Attack: Demeter’s Ice Strike (Freeze)
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Special: Hephaestus’s Volcanic Flourish (explosive AoE)
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Cast: Aphrodite’s Rapture Ring (group + Weak)
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How It Works: Group enemies, freeze them, then blast with AoE.
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Why It Works on Bosses: Great crowd control + burst damage for adds and bosses alike.
2. Sister Blades (Lim & Oros) – Lightning Assassin
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Core Boons:
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Attack/Special: Aphrodite’s Flutter Strike/Flourish
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Dash: Apollo’s Blinding Rush (faster + Daze)
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Duo: Apollo’s Back Burner (bonus backstab damage on Dazed foes)
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How It Works: Dash through enemies to Daze, then backstab for massive bonus damage.
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Why It Works on Bosses: High single-target DPS, mobility to dodge tight boss mechanics.
3. Umbral Flames (Ygnium) – Long-Range Artillery
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Core Boons:
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Attack: Poseidon’s Wave Strike (knockback for spacing)
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Cast: Hestia’s Smolder Ring (burning zones)
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Special: Aphrodite’s Flutter Flourish
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How It Works: Keep distance, burn enemies, reposition with Sprint damage.
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Why It Works on Bosses: Safe long-range pressure, easier boss pattern dodging.
🛠️ Pro Tips for Beating Guardians
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Control your build with Keepsakes: Guarantee core boons by starting with God Keepsakes, then swap mid-run.
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Correct Boon > Rarity: The right common boon beats a bad rare one every time.
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Leverage Arcana Cards: The Champions (rerolls) + The Boatman (gold) = faster, more consistent builds.
🔮 Final Thoughts: Master the Guardians, Master the Game
The Guardians of Hades II are more than just bosses—they’re gatekeepers testing every skill you’ve learned. With the right strategies, builds, and a bit of patience, you’ll push through to the surface and beyond.
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