Hades 2: All Weapon Aspects

So many ways to bury a Titan.

Melinoë stands in the Silver Pool of Hades 2, surrounded by Nocturnal Arms.
Screenshot by Dot Esports

Weaponry is the key component of Melinoë’s grave task to kill Chronos. Weapon Aspects in Hades 2 are a great way to tip the odds in your favor, though it might be a while until you see them. Let’s touch on how they work and what they are.

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How to unlock Weapon Aspects in Hades 2

Melinoë stands before the Cauldron in Hades 2 crafting the Aspects of Night and Dark.
If you’re having trouble with Chronos, these can give you a major edge. Screenshot by Dot Esports

To see Weapon Aspects, you must first complete the Aspects of Night and Darkness Incantation in Hades 2. This Incantation does not unlock by default, instead becoming available once Hecate deems you worthy of it a few runs in. This might take a while, depending on your luck and what Incantations she’s already given you. Once you get it, you can unlock Weapon Aspects for five Bronze and one Nightshade.

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Unlocking Weapon Aspects is important in Hades 2 and should be done as soon as you unlock the ability. These massively change how you use each weapon and can make a weapon that didn’t click with you into one that works perfectly.

With this Incantation unlocked, head to the Silver Pool—where you choose and unlock your Nocturnal Arms. Touch the pool’s center to see the menu for unlocking your Arms. The tab to the right is where you may upgrade the ones you already have, including the base Melinoë options. These take a lot of rare Reagents, so be sure to space them out.

Currently, there are a total of 15 Weapon Aspects—three for each of the five Nocturnal Arms in Hades 2. They are available for unlocking as long as you purchase the original weapon. We expect this number to continue to rise throughout the early access period.

All Witch’s Staff Weapon Aspects

The Aspect of Circe in Hades 2, in the Aspect creation menu.
Your basic weapon can become a lot more fun with some Lotuses. Screenshot by Dot Esports

The Aspects of the Witch’s Staff prefer Omega Channeling and can easily handle Attack, Special, or Cast builds. The only difference is how you keep yourself safe during your run.

Aspect NameUnlock RequirementsBenefits
Aspect of Melinoë Unlocked by defaultThe basic Staff, providing no base benefits. Upgrades improve the cast time of your Omega Channels by 15 percent per upgrade.
Aspect of CirceFive Silver and five LotusAfter landing 21 attacks, you enter a state where you regenerate Mana and cast Omega moves 15 percent faster. Upgrades improve the length of Serenity by one second per upgrade.
Aspect of MomusTwo Limestone and one PearlAllows you to heal by standing in your Special’s explosion, but only up to 50 percent total health. Upgrades buff your base Omega and Special base damage by 10 and then five.

All Sister Blades Weapon Aspects

The Aspect of Artemis in Hades 2, in the Aspect creation menu.
Stab and grab, with an emphasis on the stabbing. Screenshot by Dot Esports

The Aspects of the Sister Blades excel at conditional damage, blocking single attacks, and spamming Omega Specials.

Aspect NameUnlock RequirementsBenefits
Aspect of Melinoë Unlocked by defaultThe basic Blades, providing no base benefits. Upgrades improve your Backstab damage by 10 percent per upgrade.
Aspect of Artemis15 Silver and One GlassrockWhile you channel your Omega Attack, you prevent damage once every 15 seconds and enter a state where you critically hit 50 percent more often. Upgrades improve the Omega Attack’s cast rate.
Aspect of Pan One Wool and two ShaderockYour Special knives track enemies stuck in your Cast. It also summons more blades during its channel, making it the go-to Special build for the Sister Blades. Upgrades improve the number of extra blades for the Omega Special’s cast by one.

All Umbral Flames Weapon Aspects

The Aspect of Moros in Hades 2, in the Aspect creation menu.
If this weapon didn’t click for you before, see if it works when the shots explode. Screenshot by Dot Esports

The Umbral Flames weapon are unique, giving different ways to interact with your Attack and Special. They thrive with multi-hitting Gods’ boons, like Hestia, though raw damage-ups can work fine for Attack-centric builds.

Aspect NameUnlock RequirementsBenefits
Aspect of Melinoë Unlocked by defaultThe basic Flames, providing no base benefits. Upgrades increase the duration of the Omega rotating flames by one second per upgrade.
Aspect of MorosTwo Bronze and two TearsYour Omega Attacks linger for a while. If a Special hits them, they explode for additional damage. Upgrades improve the blast’s damage by 15 percent.
Aspect of EosTwo Driftwood and two Golden ApplesYour Attacks grow in size as you attack. When you Sprint, the Attacks follow you. Upgrades improve the fully-grown Attack damage.

All Moonstone Axe Weapon Aspects

The Aspect of Thanatos in Hades 2, in the Aspect creation menu.
Unsurprisingly, the Axe’s Aspects make murdering very easy. And slow. Screenshot by Dot Esports

The Moonstone Axe Weapon Aspects deal massive damage with singular, slow swings. No Aspect solves the weapon’s slow attack speed, so be defensive during your runs.

Aspect NameUnlock RequirementsBenefits
Aspect of Melinoë Unlocked by defaultThe basic Axe, providing no base benefits. Upgrades improve the recovery time of your Attacks by between five and 10 percent per rank.
Aspect of CharonFive Pearl and one Obol PointYour Cast lasts longer and can detonate like the Omega version if you hit it with an Omega Special. Upgrades improve the size and damage of your Attack, Special, and Cast by between five and 10 percent per rank.
Aspect of ThanatosThree Glassrock and one DarkWhenever you land an Omega move, you gain critical percent until you take damage, up to a maximum of four percent. Upgrades improve the critical hit rate cap.

All Argent Skull Weapon Aspects

The Aspect of Medea in Hades 2, in the Aspect creation menu.
So many different ways to chuck explosive skulls at people. Screenshot by Dot Esports

The Argent Skull‘s Weapon Aspects change how you handle the Skull’s reloading system, from turning it into a melee weapon to a focus on Omega Special spam.

Aspect NameUnlock RequirementsBenefits
Aspect of Melinoë Unlocked by defaultThe basic Skull, providing no base benefits. Upgrades improve the damage of your Attack for each Skull not yet retrieved by five per upgrade.
Aspect of MedeaFour Iron and one NightshadeYour Attack no longer fires, instead staying in melee range where it stays until impact or three seconds. Upgrades improve its impressive 20 percent bonus damage for Attack and Special further.
Aspect of PersephoneOne Moss and five PoppyDamage you deal generates Glory, a resource which buffs your Omega Special to last longer and fire continuously. Upgrades improve the damage of your Omega Special, starting at 10 percent.
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