Hades II achievement guide

Recommended order

1. Step 1The Crossroads

   Complete initial introductions, select your first Nocturnal Arm, unlock the cauldron, and prepare for your first descent into the Underworld.

   Also in this step: Soothing Soak, The Arms of Night, So Mote It Be, Breadth of Knowledge, Familiar Confidant, Catch of the Night, Ambrosia for Two, Mind for Magick, Animal Whisperer, Behold Night's Champion, Giving Back, Mercy, Night's Executioner, Arcana of the Ages, Hand of the Fates, Unassailable Insight, Infinite Possibility, Beast Master, Unfamiliar Forms, Chaos in Hell, Goddess of Nightmares

2. Step 2Erebus

   Learn basic combat patterns, gather Moly, confront Hecate, and advance early Underworld progress.

   Also in this step: Witch of the Woods

3. Step 3Oceanus

   Navigate the watery depths, collect Lotus, face the Siren band (Scylla and the Sirens), and upgrade basic Arcana Cards.

   Also in this step: Witch of the Depths, Breaking Up the Band

4. Step 4The Fields of Mourning

   Explore open layouts, gather Myrtle, unlock side encounters, and defeat the Infernal Beast (Cerberus).

   Also in this step: Witch of the Plains

5. Step 5Tartarus

   Traverse the deepest chambers, survive Chronos's stronghold, battle Chronos, and secure your first Underworld victory.

   Also in this step: Witch of the Abyss, Natural Talent, Death to Chronos

6. Step 6The Surface

   Perform the Permeation of Witching-Wards incantation at the cauldron to unlock the surface path and lift the wards.

7. Step 7City of Ephyra

   Gather Moss and spirit pylon charges, navigate the corrupted streets, and defeat Polyphemus the Cyclops.

   Also in this step: Witch of the Outskirts

8. Step 8The Rift of Thessaly

   Board the naval warships, brave encounters with sea monsters, gather Driftwood, and defeat Charybdis and Eris.

   Also in this step: Witch of the Waters, Sheep's Clothing

9. Step 9The Crossroads (Post-run return)

   Brew high-tier cauldron incantations, gift Nectar and Ambrosia to develop bonds, unlock all Weapon Aspects, and summon Animal Familiars.

   Also in this step: Haunted by the Past, Soundest of Sleepers, Denizens of the Depths, Sword of the Night, Close Comrades, Born to Win, Voice and Vanity, Sentimental Value, The Unseen Sentinel, Unrivaled Prowess, Golden Age, Unfinished Business, Silk and Spitefulness, Bearing Dark Gifts, Improbable Outcomes

10. Step 10Erebus (Subsequent runs)

    Fulfill Fated List prophecies, harvest resources using all gathering tools, and clear Charon's gold and shop requirements.

    Also in this step: Fair Fight

11. Step 11Oceanus (Subsequent runs)

    Optimize boon combinations, activate Chaos Trials via the Pitch-Black Stone, and trigger unique mid-run dialogue events.

12. Step 12The Fields of Mourning (Subsequent runs)

    Uncover all hidden reward caches, finish Olympian relationship milestones, and experiment with advanced Boon duos.

13. Step 13Tartarus (Subsequent runs)

    Activate higher Fear ranks using the Oath of the Unseen, defeat Chronos repeatedly with every Nocturnal Arm, and complete endgame prophecies.

    Also in this step: Dressed to Kill

14. Step 14City of Ephyra (Subsequent runs)

    Clear city wards efficiently under time constraints, maximize surface gathering, and farm resources for remaining cosmetic and functional incantations.

15. Step 15The Rift of Thessaly (Subsequent runs)

    Defeat Eris with all weapons, finish remaining surface trials on high Fear levels, and complete all remaining entries in the Fated List of Minor Prophecies.