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There are four elements inHades 2— Fire, Water, Earth, and Air. Although the game considers Aether a fifth element, it is technically not used in the same way that the others are. To see these elements, players will first need to perform theDivination of the Elements Incantationat the cauldron in the Crossroads.
Each element inHades 2naturally functions differently than the others, and this is a significant reason why some can be more effective than others. While prioritizing one element in a run can be helpful, players should still go with whichever combination best suits their playstyle.
The following tier list is not based on the best Infusion Boons for each element inHades 2but on how each element generally benefits the player.
S-Tier Element: Fire
Fire Boons are the best inHades 2for one notable reason: Scorch. While everyHades 2run is about survival, it’s also about dealing as much damage as possible, and Fire Boons are one of the best ways to master that balancing act. With most ofHestia’s Fire Boons, players can inflict Scorch on their enemies, which gradually ticks away at their health.
After building up enough Scorch on an enemy, players can then either move on to the next enemy or useMelinoe’s Sprintto avoid danger while Scorch steadily takes care of things. Scorch may not damage enemies as quickly as if players were to deal more direct damage, but it’s one of the most efficient ways to defeat enemies while staying alive.
A-Tier Element: Water
Water inHades 2has gotten a bit of a bad rap, but it can be highly effective when used correctly. Specifically, Water should primarily be used inHades 2for two things: keeping enemies away and utilizing Poseidon’s Splash effect. Most ofPoseidon’s Boonsets offer at least one that prioritizes knocking enemies away or using Splash on them.
With Splash, players can inflict damage over a wider area, which is especially useful when the arena is filled with destructible terrain. Furthermore, when coupled with a Boon like Slippery Slope, players can deal even more damage to their enemies by inflicting the Slip debuff on them. Finally, if players choose to go this route, they can get aHestia/Poseidon Duo Booncalled Scalding Vapor that causes any foes suffering from the Slip debuff to be engulfed in steam if they are hit by fire from Hestia. As Fire is arguably the best element inHades 2, combinations like that only make Water that much better.
B-Tier Element: Earth
Earth is one of those elements inHades 2that some players might prefer over others, simply due to what its Boons generally offer. As implied by its rock symbol, Earth Boons primarily revolve around damage mitigation, health, and restoration. Since a major part ofHades 2’s gameplay is survival, it could be argued that Earth should be higher on the list of the best elements in the game. Unfortunately, aside from the tank-based Boons the Earth element offers, there isn’t much else worth grabbing. However, if players are interested in obtaining some of the best Earth Boons inHades 2, they should seek outBoons from Demeteror Artemis.
C-Tier Element: Air
At the bottom of the list isHades 2’s Air element. The worst part about Air inHades 2is that it is heavily underutilized. After all, Melinoe can Sprint, so one would assume there would be more Air-based Boons that would improve that — but that’s simply not the case. For the most part, Air Boons are about increasing attack and cast speed, as well as dodge chance. Disappointingly, many of these numbers are too insignificant to make a huge difference, so they are generally best avoided if possible. That said, players seeking to do an Air-based build inHades 2should look forBoons from Hermesand Aphrodite.
Hades 2
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The first-ever sequel from Supergiant Games builds on the best aspects of the original god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler in an all-new, action-packed, endlessly replayable experience rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft. BATTLE BEYOND THE UNDERWORLDAs the immortal Princess of the Underworld, you’ll explore a bigger, deeper mythic world, vanquishing the forces of the Titan of Time with the full might of Olympus behind you, in a sweeping story that continually unfolds through your every setback and accomplishment.MASTER WITCHCRAFT AND DARK SORCERYInfuse your legendary weapons of Night with ancient magick, so that none may stand in your way. Become stronger still with powerful Boons from more than a dozen Olympian gods, from Apollo to Zeus. There are nearly limitless ways to build your abilities.MINGLE WITH (MORE) GODS, GHOSTS, AND MONSTERSMeet a cast of dozens of fully-voiced, larger-than-life characters, including plenty of new faces and some old friends. Grow closer to them through a variety of new interactions, and experience countless unique story events based on how your journey unfolds.EVERY RUN IS ITS OWN ADVENTURENew locations, challenges, upgrade systems, and surprises await as you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld again and again. Reveal the mysteries of the Arcana Altar, tame witchy familiars, and gather reagents using Tools of the Unseen to get closer to your goal.THE PERKS OF IMMORTALITYThanks to a variety of permanent upgrades and the return of God Mode, you don’t have to be a god yourself to experience whatHades IIhas to offer. But if you happen to be one, you may brave escalating challenges for greater rewards, and prove just how divine you really are.
