Hades II: All Achievements Guide

Steam Community guide by vax'ildan.

CLEARING REGIONS

At the begginning of the game, you will only have access to the Regions of the Underworld. In order to unlock the Surface, you will need to meet Hermes and beat Hecate, the first **Guardian **of Erebus, until you receive the prophecy "Permeation of Witching-Wards", which will grant you access to the Surface.

THE UNDERWORLD

Witch of the Woods

Clear Erebus
Erebus is the first Region of the Underworld. In order to get this achievement, you must defeat its Guardian: Hecate

Witch of the Depths

Clear Oceanus
Oceanus is the second Region of the Underworld. In order to get this achievement, you must defeat its Guardian: Scylla (and the Sirens)

Witch of the Plains

Clear the Fields of Mourning
The Fields of Mourning is the third Region of the Underworld. In order to get this achievement, you must defeat its Guardian: Cerberus

Witch of the Abyss

Clear Tartarus
Tartarus is the last Region of the Underworld. In order to get this achievement, you must defeat the final Guardian: Chronos

THE SURFACE

Witch of the Outskirts

Clear the City of Ephyra
The City of Ephyra is the first Region of the Surface. In order to get this achievement, you must defeat its Guardian: Polyphemus

Witch of the Waters

Clear the Rift of Thessaly
The Rift of Thessaly is the second Region of the Surface. In order to get this achievement, you must defeat its Guardian: Eris

Witch of the Mountains

Clear Mount Olympus
Mount Olympus is the third Region of the Surface. In order to get this achievement, you must defeat its Guardian: Prometheus

Witch of the Clouds

Clear the Summit
The Summit is the last Region of the Surface. In order to get this achievement, you must defeat the final Guardian: Thyphon

PROGRESSION

So Mote It Be

Cast 50 Incantations at the Crossroads Cauldron
Once Hecate unlocks the Cauldron, you will be able to perform different Incantations, which will be provided by different characters as you progress through the story. To cast Incantations, you will need different Reagents, which can be obtained in various ways:

Hand of the Fates

Fulfill 60 Minor Prophecies
You can find these Prophecies in the Fated List, which will appear at the **Crossroads **after you complete the incantation "Fated Intervention".

Giving Back

Earn 10,000 Kudos
**Kudos **can be obtained by trading resources with the Wretched Broker after casting the incantation "Earthly Fortune".

Denizens of the Depths

Fulfill the Prophecy 'Denizens of the Depths'
In order to fulfill this Prophecy, you will need to fish 20 different types of Fish. Note that you can find different species in the different **Regions **of both the **Underworld **and the Surface. A good way to do this is by bringing along the Animal Familiar Toula, since she increases the chances of Fishing Points and can automatically catch the Fish.

MAIN STORY AND EPILOGUE

Death to Chronos

Complete the lifelong task of the Princess of the Underworld
You will get this achievement for completing the game's main story, so it requires quite a few steps and a lot of effort. Long story short, you will need to beat both Chronos and Typhon multiple times in order to cast two Incantations that can put an end to both of them.

Golden Age

Reach the Epilogue of the Story.
This achievement involves finding the Three Fates after you've completed the main story. You will receive a message from them in the Fated List titled "Melinoë, Seek Us" (similar to ones they deliver earlier on), where you will be asked to talk to different characters in order to learn more about them (you will need to be patient with the RNG in order for these NPCs to say the dialogue you need, but just keep talking to them)
Once you've completed this Prophecy, they will send you the final message titled "Melinoë, Find Us" with instructions on how to meet them. You will need to** activate Moros' Keepsake in Oceanus 3 times** and then let yourself get killed.
This one is a bit tricky, but luckily there is a **Chaos Trial **that makes it a lot easier.

ARCANA

Mind for Magick

Gain 30 Grasp at the Altar of Ashes
You must use Psyche at the Altar of Ashes to increase your Grasp. In order to collect Psyche (this can be done in any Region as long as you find Lost Shades), you must first unlock the Gathering Tool called the Tablet of Peace by doing the Incantation "Night's Craftwork" at the Cauldron.

Breadth of Knowledge

Fulfill the Prophecy 'Breadth of Knowledge'
In order to fulfill this Prophecy, you must unlock all Arcana Cards at the Altar of Ashes. As you unlock cards, more will be revealed. There's a total of 25 Arcana Cards.

Unassailable Insight

Fully upgrade all Arcana
In order to level up your Arcana Cards at the Altar of Ashes you must first complete the Incantation "Consecration of Ashes". To upgrade your **Arcana **you will need Moon Dust (which can be bought from the Wretched Broker, requested using Obol Points, or by crafting it at the Cauldron) as well as some other resources.

Arcana of the Ages

Fulfill the Prophecy 'Arcana of the Ages'
To fulfill this Prophecy, you must defeat Chronos, the **final Guardian **of Tartarus, at least once with each **Arcana Card **equipped. You can check the Prophecy in the **Fated List **as a guide to see which ones you haven't won with yet.

Natural Talent

Fulfill the Prophecy 'Natural Talent'
In order to fulfill this Prophecy, you will need to beat Hecate, the first **Guardian **of Erebus, while having no Arcana Cards equipped. This Prophecy unlocks after you've **unlocked all Arcana Cards **and you trigger a dialogue about it with Hecate right before fighting her.
You can easily do this in the "Trial of Humility", available in the Pitch-Black Stone
By attempting the achievement in this Trial, you can avoid doing a full run with no Arcana, but in case you want to try that, there is a way:

NOCTURNAL ARMS

The Arms of Night

Fulfill the Prophecy 'The Arms of Night'
In order to fulfill this Prophecy, you must unlock all the Nocturnal Arms at the Silver Pool. There is a **total of 6 **Nocturnal Arms.

The Unseen Sentinel

Fulfill the Prophecy 'The Unseen Sentinel'
In order to fulfill this Prophecy, you must unlock all the **Aspects **of each Nocturnal Arm. Every Nocturnal Arm has a total of 4 Aspects (3 normal and 1 hidden). Once you've unlocked them, you will need to spend resources at the Silver Pool to actually obtain them.
**Requirement: **In order to receive the Waking Phrase for a specific weapon, you will need to have at least one other Aspect of that weapon maxed out (the Aspect of Melinoë doesn't count)

Sword of the Night

Fulfill the Prophecy 'The Unseen Sentinel'
In order to fulfill this Prophecy, you must defeat the final Guardian of the Surface, Typhon, which each of the Nocturnal Arms at least once, regardless of the Aspect. Try to use fast and/or ranged Aspects, since the Surface run is a bit harder.

Bearing Dark Gifts

Fulfill the Prophecy 'Bearing Dark Gifts'
In order to fulfill this Prophecy, you have to complete a full run (by defeating the final Guardian), of either the Underworld or Surface, at least once with each Aspect of each Nocturnal Arm. That means you will need at least a total of 24 wins.
(I recommend you take a shot at this once you're confident in fighting the final Guardians and have had a couple of wins already. I got it done after I finished the Epilogue)
Recommendation: It's easier to do this by simply doing **Underworld **runs, since they are easier. If you want to do **Surface **runs, try doing them with **Revaal **or with fast/ranged Aspects. If you're going to use Hidden Aspects, I recommend you go to the Underworld, since there is another Prophecy that requires you to reach the final confrontation there with each of them.

KEEPSAKES

Sentimental Value

Collect every Keepsake
**Keepsakes **are items that can be equipped in your loadout and which will grant you certain benefits during your runs. They are gifted by NPCs after you've gifted them **Nectar **for the first time (in most cases; there are a couple of exceptions). If you are gifting Nectar through a **Boon **make sure to do it before you accept it, otherwise the option will dissapear.

Born to Win

Fulfill the Prophecy 'Born to Win'
In order to fulfill this Prophecy, you will need to complete a full run (Underworld or Surface) with Chaos' Keepsake, the Transcendent Embryo (you cannot change it at any point). I recommend you use it at max level.
Some people have had trouble triggering Chaos' dialogue where they give you the Prophecy, but just **keep meeting with them **in **Chaos Gates **until they bring up the Embryo. Make sure that you have visited them at least once in the Surface.

CHAOS TRIALS

Infinite Possibility

Clear 20 Chaos Trials
In order to unlock Chaos Trials, you will need to first unlock the Pitch-Black Stone, which can be found next to Schelemeus in the Training Grounds. You will need to enter Chaos Gates (found randomly in any Region) a number of times, speak to **Chaos, **and give them at least one Nectar. You will then be able to cast the incantation "Abyssal Insight", which will grant access to the Stone.
Chaos Trials will unlock as you unlock different **Aspects **of the Nocturnal Arms and will require you to clear a specific Region with a pre-made loadout.

Chaos in Hell

Clear the 'Great Chaos Below' Trial
Once you've made enough progress in the game, the Pitch-Black Stone will reveal 4 new Trials: Great Chaos Above, Great Chaos Below, Chaos Above, and Chaos Below.
The Great Chaos Below Trial you need for this achievement involves succeding on a full **Underworld run **with a fully **randomized loadout **and **20 Fear **with randomized Vows. Yes, it will take a few tries.

Improbable Outcomes

Fulfill the Prophecy 'Improbable Outcomes'
In order to fulfill this Prophecy, you must win 2 Chaos Below or Chaos Above Trials in a row. You can do both or the same one twice, just as long as you get 2 successive wins.
These Trials work the same as the Great Chaos Trials (with a fully randomized loadout) but luckily you do them with 0 Fear.

RELATIONSHIPS

In Hades II, Melinoë can offer different gifts to NPCs in order to bond with them, which in turn will unlock more dialogues and sometimes lead to story progression.

Soothing Soak

Take one of your comrades to the Hot Springs
In order to unlock the Hot Springs, you will need to cast the Incantation "Rite of Vapor-Cleansing" at the Cauldron. You will then be able to gift Bath Salts to different NPCs at the Crossroads. You can check the Book of Shadows to know who will accept them, since some characters will require more hearts than others.

Catch of the Night

Take one of your comrades to the Fishing Pier
In order to unlock the Fishing Pier, you will need to cast the incantation "Rite of River-Fording" at the Cauldron. You will then be able to gift Twin Lures to different NPCs at the Crossroads. You can check the** Book of Shadows** to know who will accept them, since some characters will require more hearts than others

Ambrosia for Two

Take one of your comrades to the Taverna
In order to unlock the Taverna, you will need to cast the incantation "Rite of Social Solidarity" at the Cauldron. You will then be able to gift Ambrosia to different NPCs at the Crossroads. You can check the** Book of Shadows** to know who will accept it, since some characters will require more hearts than others

Close Comrades

Forge a bond with 10 comrades
In order to **Bond **with a character, you will need to keep giving them **gifts **and progress through their story until you can unlock their locked heart (you can check your progress in the Book of Shadows once you've cast the incantation "Empath's Intuition"). You will either need to get all their hearts or reach a point in their story until you forge a Bond with them.
TIP: Don't be like me when I played Hades and don't hoard your gifts, especially your Nectar. You will find a bunch of it and you can always buy one a day from the Wretched Broker. Give them out as soon as someone who will accept them shows up. Remember you can't gift the same person twice during the same night.

FAMILIARS

Familiar Confidant

Fulfill the Prophecy 'Familiar Confidant'
In order to fulfill this Prophecy, you will simply need to talk to Frinos, the Toad, a total of** 5 times** after a run. Whenever you complete a run, you will **return to shadow **right next to **Frinos **and you will be able to confide in him.

Animal Whisperer

Recruit all Animal Familiars
Once **Hecate **gives you the incantation "Faith of Familiar Spirits", you will be able to give Witch's Delight (which can be crafted in the Cauldron) to **animals **you find in different regions so they can become your Familiars. Familiars can be brought along on runs to give you different benefits.

Beast Master

Fully upgrade all Animal Familiars
You will be able to upgrade your Animal Familiars and their abilities at the **Silver Pool **by gifting them Witch's Delight. Each Familiar has 3 abilities that can be maxed out at Rank III. This means that you will need a total of **9 Witch's Delight **to fully upgrade a Familiar (and a total of 45 Witch's Delight to fully upgrade all of them)

Unfamiliar Forms

Alter the appearance of each Animal Familiar
In order to get this achievement, you will need to level up your Familiars and deepen your relationship with Circe until she gives you the Incantation "Alteration of Familiar Forms". Once you've cast this at the Cauldron, you will be able to spend Kudos and other resources at the Silver Pool to change the appearance of each of your Familiars. You must change all 5 of them at least once.

CHARACTER PROPHECIES

These achievements will require you to fulfill the **Prophecies **connected to certain character's stories and can therefore take some time.

Silk and Spitefulness

Fulfill the Prophecy 'Silk and Spitefulness'
This Prophecy is connected to Arachne's story.

Voice and Vanity

Fulfill the Prophecy 'Voice and Vanity'
This Prophecy is connected to Narcissus' and Echo's stories.

Haunted by the Past

Fulfill the Prophecy 'Haunted by the Past'
This Prophecy is connected to Dora's story.

Unfinished Business

Fulfill the Prophecy 'Unfinished Business'
This Prophecy is connected to Odysseus' story. This will require you to meet a total of 4 characters: **Odysseus **at the Crossroads, **Polyphemus **in the **City of Ephyra **(Guardian), **Circe **in the Rift of Thessaly, and **Scylla **in **Oceanus **(Guardian).

Soundest of Sleepers

Fulfill the Prophecy 'Soundest of Sleepers'
This Prophecy is connected to Hypnos' story. Note that, although you can progress through his story throughout the game, you will only be able to complete it after finishing the main story.
In order to fulfill this Prophecy, you will need to wake Hypnos up from his slumber by ca