Erebus (Subsequent runs)

Hades II guide · Returning to the Underworld for subsequent runs

Erebus is the opening underworld region that Melinoë enters each time she descends from the Crossroads. Players battle through randomized encounters, gather resources, and build their initial boons while navigating toward Oceanus. The region concludes with a mandatory boss battle against Headmistress Hecate.

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Moly: Spawns randomly on the ground across various combat chambersSilver: Mined from glowing silver deposits using the Crescent PickNightshade Seeds: Dug up from glowing soil mounds using the Silver SpadeCattail Seeds: Dug up from soil mounds near water patches using the Silver Spade

Achievements here

Fair FightWin a cumulative total of 1,000 Gold by out-killing Nemesis during her random combat wager encounters.

Achievement guide and roadmap →

Items

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Ash: Cleared chamber reward or found via Grave Thirst encountersPsyche: Cleared chamber reward or captured using the Tablet of PeaceBones: Cleared chamber reward or found through minor findsCinder: Rewarded directly upon defeating Headmistress Hecate at the end of the region

Secrets

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Chaos Gates can randomly appear on the floor, requiring a small sacrifice of Health to enter the realm of Chaos.Pitch-black fountains marked with the Well of Charon provide consumable, temporary combat buffs for purchase.

Enemies

Hecate

Steal / drop Cinder

Region boss who uses polymorphing hexes, shadowy illusions, and sweeping rings of fire.

Scarder

Fast-crawling basic wretches that swarm in melee range.

Lamia

Slithering, armored foes that attack with ranged projectiles and sudden charges.

Digger

Enemies that burrow underground to evade attacks before erupting beneath the player.

Banshee

Floating spirits that generate sonic scream waves across the arena.

Shops and people

Charon: Offers a selection of Boons, Poms of Power, Centaur Hearts, and healing items in exchange for Gold Crowns.
Arachne: Offers a selection of wearable Silk Dresses that provide armor and unique passive bonuses until the armor breaks.

Tips

Equip the Crescent Pick before departing the Crossroads if you are low on Silver, as Erebus is the most reliable place to mine it.
When Hecate morphs you into a sheep, focus purely on sprinting and dodging until the curse wears off, as you cannot attack.
Look for gold sparkles near the exit doors to identify rooms containing valuable gathering resources before selecting your route.

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The Crossroads (Post-run return)

Oceanus (Subsequent runs)

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