The Crossroads
Hades II guide · The hub area where Melinoë resides
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The Crossroads is the primary sanctuary and base of operations for Melinoë between escape attempts. In this hub, players can brew incantations at the cauldron, unlock weapons, tend to crops, and speak with allies. It also features training grounds and departure gates leading to either the Underworld or the Surface.
Achievements here
Soothing SoakBrew the Bath Salts incantation and gift them to an ally to invite them into the Hot Springs.
The Arms of NightUnlock all Nocturnal Arms at the Silver Pool and claim the reward from the Fated List.
So Mote It BePerform 50 different incantations using the central Cauldron in the Crossroads.
Breadth of KnowledgeUnlock every Arcana Card at the Altar of Ashes and claim the fulfilled prophecy from the Fated List.
Familiar ConfidantMaximize your bond with an Animal Familiar and claim the corresponding prophecy from the Fated List.
Catch of the NightUnlock the Fishing Pier and invite an eligible companion to spend time fishing with you.
Ambrosia for TwoUnlock the Taverna incantation and share an Ambrosia drink with an eligible ally.
Mind for MagickUpgrade your Grasp capacity to 30 using Psyche at the Altar of Ashes.
Animal WhispererBrew the required treats and recruit every Animal Familiar available in the game.
Behold Night's ChampionComplete the requirements set by the Veil of Night to earn its first gift.
Giving BackAccumulate 10,000 Kudos by contributing resources and completing associated tasks.
Mercy, Night's ExecutionerFulfill the deeper trial demands of the Veil of Night to earn its second gift.
Arcana of the AgesUnlock and awaken every single Arcana Card at the Altar of Ashes.
Hand of the FatesComplete and claim the rewards for any 60 entries on the Fated List of Minor Prophecies.
Unassailable InsightUpgrade all Arcana Cards to their maximum rank using Moon Dust at the Altar of Ashes.
Infinite PossibilityComplete 20 distinct Chaos Trials via the Pitch-Black Stone in the training grounds.
Beast MasterRecruit all Animal Familiars with Witch's Delights and upgrade their bond abilities completely.
Unfamiliar FormsUnlock and equip alternate cosmetic skins for every recruited Animal Familiar.
Chaos in HellEnter and successfully complete the specific high-tier Chaos Trial titled 'Great Chaos Below' at the Pitch-Black Stone.
Goddess of NightmaresUnlock every other Steam achievement in the game.
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Shops and people
- The Cauldron: Performs incantations using gathered resources to unlock game mechanics, region enhancements, and cosmetic changes
- Silver Pool: Unlocks and upgrades the Nocturnal Arms and their aspects using Silver and other materials
- Wretched Broker: Trades resources, bones, and various gathering materials
- Schelemeus: Offers himself as an indestructible training dummy to test weapon attacks, Boons, and damage numbers
Tips
- Always check the garden plots after returning from a run to harvest ready crops and plant new seeds immediately.
- Talk to every available NPC in the camp after each night to advance story progression and unlock relationship rewards.
- Prioritize cauldron incantations that expand your gathering tools early on to maximize resource yields on subsequent runs.
Not listed for this area: secrets, enemies.
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