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Unsuprised_Pika
09/28/2025
04:59 PM
#1
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/1/1cf9ee9d.jpg

Hades ll is really fuckin good

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pinky0926
09/28/2025
05:02 PM
#2
Anyone playing on switch 1? Trying to decide if its worth the plunge on that console specifically
CE's Resident Scotsman.
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Ar0ge
09/28/2025
05:17 PM
#3
I'm waiting for the physical switch 2 version.

So excited.
Archgoat
09/28/2025
05:20 PM
#4
I don't like roguelikes but I did really enjoy Hades as an exception. Looking forward to trying the new one.
HeroFlyChao
09/28/2025
05:42 PM
#5
Im something like 16-17 runs in, Ive cleared the downward path twice and am now trying to work on the upward path and mostly leveling up my keepsakes and getting mats for unlocking aspects. Got all six base weapons and just unlocked familiars. 10/10 game of the year personally so far (DK Bananza is a close 2nd). I cant believe how well they stuck the landing. After Hades 1 was practically a perfect game for me, Im glad the sequel is just as good.
I'll tell you where the real road lies: Between your ears, behind your eyes. That is the path to Paradise, and, likewise, the road to ruin.
Hayame_Zero
09/29/2025
09:07 PM
#6
Beat Hecates on my second try, Sirens on my second or third try, and I'm currently on my fifth try on Cerberus. This boss is waaaay too tanky.
...I think I'm done here...
Killmonger
09/29/2025
09:14 PM
#7
Shame the shield isnt in Hades 2. Still, Im enjoying the game very much.
"I will die of cancer before I let another dude finger my a******." - ZeroX91
Unsuprised_Pika
09/29/2025
10:30 PM
#8
For me the Skull might be the best Nocturnal Arms.

Get yourself a couple of the right hammer upgrades and it becomes a rapid spam projectile that racks damage up fast and safe. Plus the special is great at crowd control. Both times I've reached Chronos so far was with the skull.

Staff is a solid balanced weapon. Swords are kinda ass at first without a tailored build tbh but go ham with a tailored build. Same for axe but extra hard to use. Super easy to eat shit FAST using a slow weapon. Its high base damage means you should be able to do DUMMY THICC damage with %based boosts though.

Haven't really used the torches yet.
I post clips of my cool, stupid and glitchy MH Sunbreak and Tears of the Kingdom gameplay here just for fun.
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uwnim
09/30/2025
11:00 AM
#9
Havent beaten either path yet.
Farthest I got going down was with skulls using the shoot all at once hammer. Lost to an instant death attack.

Going up, I made it to the 2nd boss once using staff.

Finding the game fun, except when I encounter the phantom mini boss.

I want a pet Lavos Spawn.
[Order of the Cetaceans: Phocoena dioptrica]
Ryven
09/30/2025
11:24 AM
#10
pinky0926 posted...
Anyone playing on switch 1? Trying to decide if its worth the plunge on that console specifically

I am. No issues. Its great.
'We're not gonna make it, are we? People i mean.'
'It's in your nature to destroy yourselves.'
Unsuprised_Pika
09/30/2025
08:28 PM
#11
I BEAT HIS ASS

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/2/2b1f9dc3.jpg
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Ryven
09/30/2025
08:40 PM
#12
Olympus spoilers

I finally beat Prometheus. I was elated.

Then i realized, the game keeps going after that and i died before i got to the top lol
'We're not gonna make it, are we? People i mean.'
'It's in your nature to destroy yourselves.'
Uta
09/30/2025
09:00 PM
#13
Just rolled Credits and damn, what an amazing game. Can't wait to play more and explore the post game.
She / Her
Others don't get to dictate what's normal and what isn't. It's something we decide for ourselves.
Unsuprised_Pika
10/01/2025
07:23 AM
#14
Frinos is GOATED

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/a/ad7e3910.jpg
I post clips of my cool, stupid and glitchy MH Sunbreak and Tears of the Kingdom gameplay here just for fun.
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Blue_Dream87
10/01/2025
05:30 PM
#15
Just unlocked the 6th weapon. People don't like this? Im absolutely in love with just 1 shitty run under my belt.
Peace Love Dope
Uta
10/01/2025
10:07 PM
#16
Blue_Dream87 posted...
Just unlocked the 6th weapon. People don't like this? Im absolutely in love with just 1 shitty run under my belt.
People wanted Fists or Rail, and it's also severely nerfed compared to Early Access. It's not my favorite weapon personally, but I do think it's a solid enough choice. I think my first topside clear was with it actually.

I've now done up to 16 Fear below. 12 Fear above should be relatively easier because the Unrivaled second boss is so, so much easier to me than fucking Scylla and the Sirens feat. Charybdis . Plus, I'm still at a point where all the Fear gains effect the early stages and not the final one really. So the final boss stays as easy as a normal run. That said, not looking forward to 32 Fear later to be sure >.>
She / Her
Others don't get to dictate what's normal and what isn't. It's something we decide for ourselves.
uwnim
10/02/2025
07:40 PM
#17
Ok, got my first victory going down. The skull is such a good weapon.
I want a pet Lavos Spawn.
[Order of the Cetaceans: Phocoena dioptrica]
Hayame_Zero
10/02/2025
07:45 PM
#18
uwnim posted...
Ok, got my first victory going down. The skull is such a good weapon.

The only time I've gotten to the last stage/boss so far is with the skull.
...I think I'm done here...
Unsuprised_Pika
10/02/2025
07:45 PM
#19
uwnim posted...
Ok, got my first victory going down. The skull is such a good weapon.

Yeah its one I get furthest with by far
I post clips of my cool, stupid and glitchy MH Sunbreak and Tears of the Kingdom gameplay here just for fun.
https://youtube.com/user/linkachu1000
ConfusedTorchic
10/02/2025
07:52 PM
#20
Blue_Dream87 posted...
Just unlocked the 6th weapon. People don't like this? Im absolutely in love with just 1 shitty run under my belt.

yeah it's crazy. it's the fists from 1 but way better.

crazy thing is that it's only ever received buffs and even when it debuted it was massively overpowered
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Unsuprised_Pika
10/03/2025
09:01 PM
#21
Axe needs a little love to shine but holy shit when it does enjoy nuking most the screen(and a decent chunk of the offscreen)
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HeroFlyChao
10/04/2025
02:13 AM
#23
Unsuprised_Pika posted...
Axe needs a little love to shine but holy shit when it does enjoy nuking most the screen(and a decent chunk of the offscreen)

I just had a winning underworld run with the hammer that gives +300% to attack but makes it only the final slow chop. Was cranking out 1200 per hit with a heroic Apollo lv 6 boon and bonus damage from being in the cast circle and under 2+ curses. Super fun.
I'll tell you where the real road lies: Between your ears, behind your eyes. That is the path to Paradise, and, likewise, the road to ruin.
uwnim
10/04/2025
04:21 PM
#24
Made it to Typhon. No health bar x_x. Lost, no idea how close or far I was from winning.
I want a pet Lavos Spawn.
[Order of the Cetaceans: Phocoena dioptrica]
KajeI
10/04/2025
04:23 PM
#25
HeroFlyChao posted...
I just had a winning underworld run with the hammer that gives +300% to attack but makes it only the final slow chop. Was cranking out 1200 per hit with a heroic Apollo lv 6 boon and bonus damage from being in the cast circle and under 2+ curses. Super fun.
Wait until you get that one with the anvil that makes it hit twice but use MP.

uwnim posted...
Made it to Typhon. No health bar x_x. Lost, no idea how close or far I was from winning.
Count the phase transitions.
Look, I can name a few instances in MY life where I tried to reach mutual understanding
and i can TELL you, always faster and easier to just kill em. Just is!
ConfusedTorchic
10/04/2025
05:07 PM
#26
first pull back of adds is 75% health left, zeus is 50%, second add round is 25%
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Unsuprised_Pika
10/04/2025
05:08 PM
#27
ConfusedTorchic posted...
first pull back of adds is 75% health left, zeus is 50%, second add round is 25%

Damn I had em under 25% on my first try then
I post clips of my cool, stupid and glitchy MH Sunbreak and Tears of the Kingdom gameplay here just for fun.
https://youtube.com/user/linkachu1000
KogaSteelfang
10/04/2025
05:12 PM
#28
Just started the game today. It's good to be back. Didn't make much progress, but I only did 2 runs. The sirens shut me down.
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Trevor_Belmont
10/04/2025
05:36 PM
#30
Ar0ge posted...
I'm waiting for the physical switch 2 version.

So excited.
Same.
Well that's just prime!
Uta
10/04/2025
05:45 PM
#31
Captain_Qwark posted...
How does it Improve on Hades 1?

Is its dialogue system as elaborate?
Better balance (though not perfect), better art imo, better aesthetics imo, and there's two realms to fight through instead of just one. Better replayability and most areas that are the same as Hades 1 are either exactly the same or slightly improved.

The dialogue system is arguably more elaborate because the two realms thing means twice as many potential triggers for the characters to care about. I have rarely stumbled upon some improperly sequenced dialogue (characters commenting on future events I've already accomplished). But otherwise the dialogue system goes extremely deep. Just like in Hades 1.
She / Her
Others don't get to dictate what's normal and what isn't. It's something we decide for ourselves.
HeroFlyChao
10/04/2025
06:17 PM
#32
Captain_Qwark posted...
How does it Improve on Hades 1?

Is its dialogue system as elaborate?

Yes, story/dialogue elements are still good and very similar in terms of progression and reactions.

Main improvements are a remixed set of boons and gods giving them (some new, some returning), a whole new set of weapons and aspects replacing the old ones, a new magic system as a secondary resource to balance and use attacks with, new arcana card system for picking passive buffs to effect your whole run (improving on the mirror), and two full routes to master of four biomes each instead of just one, effectively doubling the content.
I'll tell you where the real road lies: Between your ears, behind your eyes. That is the path to Paradise, and, likewise, the road to ruin.
uwnim
10/04/2025
09:30 PM
#33
KajeI posted...
Count the phase transitions.
I'm consistently dying in phase 4.
I want a pet Lavos Spawn.
[Order of the Cetaceans: Phocoena dioptrica]
ConfusedTorchic
10/04/2025
11:42 PM
#34
just get hit less duh
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Uta
10/04/2025
11:43 PM
#35
ConfusedTorchic posted...
just get hit less duh
Alternatively, stack so much health and damage he dies before he can kill you. That's how I usually do it since I'm really bad at dodging the projectiles.
She / Her
Others don't get to dictate what's normal and what isn't. It's something we decide for ourselves.
BlazinBlue88
10/05/2025
12:20 AM
#36
uwnim posted...
I'm consistently dying in phase 4.
It's so much to dodge during that phase. Still haven't beaten it yet.
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SAlYAN
10/05/2025
04:54 AM
#37
OK, how in the hell do I unlock the incant to upgrade arcana cards?

Run after run after run, unlocking card after card, upgrading my weapons, I go up, I go down, i talk to everybody constantly, nothing. The wiki just says "unlock arcana cards;" I feel like I'm missing something obvious, because I can't find a single other person asking this question.
Doesn't take a lot of brains to be a good fighter.
Uta
10/05/2025
05:18 AM
#38
Pretty sure the Incantation comes from Hecate. She'll say something like, "You wield your Arcana well, but do you truly know the depths of your power?" before a fight against her. Just keep unlocking arcana and then go down to fight Hecate to see if she's ready to drop the incantation off on you.
She / Her
Others don't get to dictate what's normal and what isn't. It's something we decide for ourselves.
CyricZ
10/05/2025
06:33 AM
#39
Got my first victory last night with the coat and the cat. Night 26.
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tri-sapphire
10/05/2025
08:00 AM
#40
Uta posted...
Alternatively, stack so much health and damage he dies before he can kill you. That's how I usually do it since I'm really bad at dodging the projectiles.

In addition to that, have daze (dash, attack chance, cast, etc) and stay right up in his face. His shots tend to hit midfield, and his laser starts past you. Really only have to worry about the breath and close up strike.
"If history is to change, let it change! If the world is to be destroyed, so be it! If my fate is to be destroyed...I must simply laugh!!."- Magus
Hayame_Zero
10/05/2025
08:06 AM
#41
SAlYAN posted...
OK, how in the hell do I unlock the incant to upgrade arcana cards?

Run after run after run, unlocking card after card, upgrading my weapons, I go up, I go down, i talk to everybody constantly, nothing. The wiki just says "unlock arcana cards;" I feel like I'm missing something obvious, because I can't find a single other person asking this question.

You have to unlock all of the cards, and then Hecate will mention it, and it'll be an incantation.
...I think I'm done here...
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