How to unlock all weapons in Hades 2

By Jesse Lennox May 7, 2024 7:36AM

The Nocturnal Arms menu in Hades 2. — Supergiant Games

Hades 2‘s Melinoë is a very different main character from the first game’s Zagreus in terms of personality and in how she fights. Being a witch, magic is core to her moveset, but she still wields all sorts of new weapons. You won’t find the standard sword or spear here, as she starts off with just a witch’s staff . You’ll need to unlock the rest in traditional roguelike fashion. Each item requires you to gather up different materials, but most have some overlap so you will need to be selective about which one you craft first. We’re still in the early access period, but for now, here are all the Nocturnal Arms in the game and how you can unlock them.

How to unlock every Nocturnal Arm

Ignoring the Witch’s Staff, which you start with, there are four additional weapons to unlock.

Sister Blades

These fast, close-range melee daggers are the easiest to unlock and cost one Silver.

Umbral Flames

This is a medium-range weapon that prioritizes magic and fire attacks for three Silver and three Cinder.

Moonstone Axe

The heavy Moonstone Axe is your big, but slow damage dealer. It will cost you 15 Silver to pick up, so you will need to save up a bit.

Argent Skull

This si an explosive casting weapon that won’t be available to unlock until you reach a certain point in the game that we won’t spoil here. It will cost you two Glassrock and one Bronze to make.

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