From the first minutes of Hades, you will quickly get to the heart of the matter and join Zagreus in his quest to escape the underworld, for reasons that will quickly evolve over time… However, the task is difficult and demanding , and spoiler alert, you die. Many, many times. But don’t worry, it’s the principle of the game on which it is based Die&Try Again, knowing that you will become stronger after each escape attempt in different ways, until you reach Papa Hades at the top of the Underworld, and … die. Then try again and again, until you finally beat him.
To make your first hours of play less hellish and make sure you reach Hades as quickly as possible, we have listed 10 tips for you things to remember to make things easier and put your mind at ease on your journey across the Styx back home.
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The first resources are the key to success
You will collect 3 important resources during your runs that will serve you well at the beginning of the game to improve your attributes, and even later by exchanging them for other resources that will take over your priority list. We’re talking about this Keys of Darknessby Obsidian And Gems.
Identify the different gods
There are 10 of the deities encountered during an escape, each with uniquely themed blessings and effects. If you’re given a choice between different gods during a run, try to think about what kind of blessings you’ll receive based on the ones you already have, to make your build coherent and more efficient in certain aspects!
Prioritize certain rooms
When you first start out, the game will be extremely tough on you, and you’ll soon realize that your health total is relatively low. Therefore the rooms offer a Centaur heart will be your best friends. These cores increase your life total by +25HP.
The other space to prioritize is that of Mazequite rare, which grants you weapon-specific upgrades, usually destructive.
Finally, the rooms are symbolized by a Exclamation mark, that can only appear once per zone are also given priority, allowing you to meet certain characters whose names are not mentioned here specifically for each zone of the Underworld, to progress through the story and get certain unique rewards.
Don’t be afraid to try all the weapons!
In total, 6 infernal weapons is at your disposal, and each of their gameplay is unique:
- Stygius, Blade of the Underworld: A longsword, for dynamic and mobile melee gameplay
- Corona Night, Heartbreaking Bow: A bow and arrow, for remote gameplay
- Aegis, Shield of Chaos: A shield, for mixed gameplay between offense and defense, melee and range
- Varatha, the Eternal Spear: a long spear, for unique melee/distance gameplay like a gladiator
- Malphon, the Twin Fists: Special fists for brutal and ultra-dynamic melee gameplay
- Exagryphe, the Adamantine Cannon: a divine firearm for a remote escape from mythology
Don’t be afraid to test them all to find out which one is right for you. In addition, for each escape attempt, one will have a purple aura, indicating an increase in additional obsidians, encouraging diversity and experimentation.
Collect as many memories as possible
Memories, equippable in the shelf at Thados, are essential for the smooth running of your run. There are 25 of them, each one gives you a unique effect, which will be more or less useful depending on the weapon you choose. To get them, you’ll need to offer Nectar to almost all the characters you’ll meet throughout the game, and we’ve prepared the whole list for you below.
Experiment and complete your list of prophecies
If you fully enjoy the gameplay, you will even be rewarded! One of the first purchases you MUST make from the foreman is the List of prophecies, which you will find in Zagreus’ room. It’s a long list of goals fulfilled in a myriad of ways, including experimenting with and playing with all of the game’s blessings and weapons. Nectar even even diamonds or from Ambrosia.
Talk to everyone!
In addition to enjoying the storytelling and the absolutely fantastic universe of the game, talking to the characters and presenting gifts is possible continue in the scenario and complete your codex. You can also unlock everyone’s memories, even go to certain romances, and even unlock certain aspects of legendary weapons…
spend your money
During an escape attempt really don’t be stingy on the use of your gold coins, especially when the situation is tense. Be sure to check out the offerings of each Well of Charon that can appear in the corners of each room, in addition to the special Charon Markets in each area. If some offers can be omitted, fix health or even Refusal of death is very hard to refuse. These gold coins disappear at the end of each run, so don’t be too greedy!
Fish! (fishing)
After recovering the fishing rod in the first hours of the game, rush to the fishing point when you hear a bell at the entrance of a new room. This “thing!” indicates the presence of a fish point in the respective room and you can fish for a plethora of fish, common or rare. These fish, in addition to filling your codes and list of prophecies, are interchangeable with the chef in the house of Hades for considerable resources, which vary according to the rarity of the fish caught.
Process the defeat quickly
Finally, more encouragement than advice, don’t be hard on yourself after a loss as they will be a big part of the game. 25-30th attempt average among players. Many players give up even after a certain number of failures, but not you! At least every defeat advances the story and makes you stronger both in the game and in real life, so go back to the coals and don’t forget to increase your talents through the Mirror of the nightwe know people who have discovered the ability to unlock more than 4 talents after spending 30 hours on the game…
