How To Unlock All Hidden Weapon Aspects In Hades 2?
Unlocking hidden weapon aspects in Hades 2 allows you to dramatically enhance your gameplay by unlocking powerful variations of the Nocturnal Arms. These hidden aspects provide new abilities, special mechanics, and changes to the weapon’s moveset, giving you the tools to further customize your combat style. This guide will walk you through all the necessary steps to unlock every hidden weapon aspect in Hades 2.
What Are Hidden Weapon Aspects in Hades 2?
Hidden weapon aspects in Hades 2 are powerful upgrades that significantly alter the behavior and abilities of each Nocturnal Arm. These aspects can completely change how weapons work, offering:
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New movesets for familiar weapons
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Unique special mechanics that can transform your playstyle
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Powerful upgrades that boost combat effectiveness
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Visual transformations that give weapons new appearances
Unlocking all hidden aspects is an essential step in mastering Hades 2 and maximizing the potential of each weapon.
Step-by-Step Guide to Unlocking Hidden Weapon Aspects
Step 1: Unlock and Craft All Weapons
Before you can access hidden weapon aspects, you must first unlock and craft the five Nocturnal Arms. These weapons are:
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Witch’s Staff (Descura) – Unlocked by default
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Sister Blades (Lim and Oros) – Requires 1 Silver
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Moonstone Axe – Requires 15 Silver
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Umbral Flames (Ygnium) – Requires 3 Silver and 3 Cinder
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Argent Skull (Revaal) – Requires 2 Glassrock and 1 Bronze
To craft these weapons, gather materials from both the Surface and the Underworld. The Argent Skull is unlocked later in the story, requiring progression through the game’s narrative.
Step 2: Use Each Weapon in a Run
Once you’ve unlocked all five Nocturnal Arms, use each weapon at least once in a run. While you don’t need to finish the run, you must actively wield each weapon during gameplay to trigger the next phase of unlocking weapon aspects.
Step 3: Defeat Hecate as the Guardian of Erebus with Each Weapon
After using all the weapons, defeat Hecate, the Guardian of Erebus, at least once with each weapon. This step is critical because it unlocks the Aspects of Night and Darkness Incantation, which is required to access the weapon aspects.
Step 4: Perform the Aspects of Night and Darkness Incantation
Once you've defeated Hecate with each weapon, go to the Crossroads and interact with the Cauldron to perform the Aspects of Night and Darkness Incantation. To craft this incantation, you need:
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5 Bronze
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1 Nightshade
Nightshade can be found in the Flourishing Soil at the Crossroads, while Bronze is mined from the Surface of Olympus. Completing this incantation unlocks the ability to craft and equip Weapon Aspects at the Silver Pool in the Training Grounds.
Step 5: Unlock and Equip Weapon Aspects at the Silver Pool
After casting the Aspects of Night and Darkness Incantation, head to the Silver Pool in the Training Grounds. The menu here will display all available weapon aspects for each Nocturnal Arm. The Aspect of Melinoë is unlocked by default, and you can unlock additional aspects using the required crafting materials, such as Psyche, Silver, and other resources.
Each aspect can be upgraded to level 5 using additional resources to enhance its effects.
Step 6: Unlock Hidden (Fourth) Weapon Aspects
The hidden (fourth) weapon aspects are more challenging to unlock and require additional steps:
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Purchase the Fated List of Minor Prophecies from the House Contractor.
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Reach the final boss (Chronos) at least once.
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Unlock all other aspects for the weapon using Titan Blood (or equivalent upgrade materials).
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Spend at least 5 Titan Blood upgrading the weapon.
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Engage with the NPC associated with the weapon’s hidden aspect. These NPCs will reveal the weapon’s “waking phrase” or secret dialogue after multiple conversations.
Frequently Asked Questions( FAQs)
How do I unlock the hidden weapon aspects in Hades 2?
To unlock hidden weapon aspects, you need to craft all weapons, defeat Hecate with each weapon, and perform the Aspects of Night and Darkness Incantation. Then, upgrade your weapons and talk to specific NPCs for each hidden aspect.
Do I need to complete a run with each weapon to unlock weapon aspects?
No, you don’t need to finish a run, but you must actively use each weapon in at least one run to trigger the unlocking process.
How do I upgrade hidden weapon aspects?
You can upgrade hidden weapon aspects by using Titan Blood and specific materials at the Silver Pool to enhance their abilities up to level 5.
