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Erebus

Hades II guide · The first region of the Underworld
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Erebus is the opening region of the Underworld where Melinoë begins her descent toward the House of Hades. You battle through chamber encounters filled with Chronos's wretches and the spirits of the dead while gathering upgrades and crafting resources. The region culminates in a boss fight against Melinoë's mentor, Hecate.

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Achievements here

Witch of the WoodsDefeat the Headmistress Hecate at the end of the region to clear Erebus.

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Items

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Secrets

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Enemies

Headmistress Hecate

The region's guardian boss who utilizes projectile rings, illusions, and polymorph hexes

Wretched Thug

A heavy melee foe that winds up slow, high-damage downward club smashes

Wretched Witch

A floating ranged caster that launches volleys of purple energy orbs

Wretched Pest

A fast-moving insectoid creature that leaps at Melinoë to detonate on impact

Rootstalker

A stationary plant enemy that fires thorns and spreads hazardous areas

Shadow-Spitter

A stationary shadow-spawning enemy that lobs tracking orbs into the arena

Shops and people

  • Charon: Sells Boons, healing food, Poms of Power, and crafting reagents in exchange for Gold Crowns
  • Arachne: Offers a choice of protective dresses that provide bonus Armor and passive combat benefits

Tips

  • Use your Cast to snare aggressive melee foes like Wretched Thugs so you can attack them safely from range.
  • During Hecate's polymorph phase, focus solely on running and dodging since you cannot attack while transformed into a sheep.
  • Listen for the distinct chime sound when entering a chamber, which signals the presence of harvestable resources like Moly or Silver.

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