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Hades

Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

2020 Action Indie RPG ★ Overwhelmingly Positive
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Guides

Guides

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Hades Mirror of Night & Heat Guide — Mirror Priorities and the Pact

This guide explains the permanent Mirror of Night upgrades and the Heat difficulty system in Hades. The Mirror upgrades cleared talents with Darkness — prioritize Death Defiance first. Heat is raised through the Pact of Punishment to earn per-weapon bounties such as Titan Blood. We lead with the conclusion and give a beginner-friendly setup so you can stabilize runs and farm rewards without overreaching.

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Hades Weapons and Aspects|The Six Infernal Arms and Their Forms

Hades has six Infernal Arms — Sword, Spear, Shield, Bow, Fists, and Rail — and each one transforms into multiple Aspects (alternate forms). Range, attack rhythm, and Boon synergy change dramatically between weapons. Beginners should start with the well-balanced Sword. Once comfortable, Aspects open up sharply specialized playstyles. This guide breaks down the weapons and how to pick.

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Hades Beginner Guide|Early Runs and the Path Out of the Underworld

Hades' early runs reward two habits — narrow your Boon choices to push one attack stat hard, and steadily invest in the Mirror's permanent upgrades. Dying is part of the design, so each attempt advances both your build and the story. Pick Attack or Special as your damage source, grab healing and damage reduction when offered, and the wins follow. This guide is your no-stuck early roadmap.

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Hades Best Boons and Builds|God Choices and Strong Combinations

Boons are the heart of Hades' build variety. Each god specializes in different effects, and which slot you reinforce — Attack, Special, Cast, or Dash — defines how a run plays. The shared rules are simple — focus damage on one source, lean into status effects, and aim for Duo Boons. This guide breaks down god identities and how to assemble strong builds.

Overview

What's the Game?

Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

Olympian boons for builds

Zeus, Poseidon, Athena, and more — each run delivers a new build.

Six weapons with Aspects

Sword, spear, shield, bow, fists, gun. Each weapon has multiple Aspects that transform combat.

Story progresses through death

Death is part of the narrative, not punishment. Every return triggers new conversations.

Satisfying combat

Snappy, dash-based action with a clear stylistic identity.

Memorable cast

Modernized Greek gods with rich personalities and beautiful character art.

Award-winning polish

One of the defining roguelites, recognized industry-wide.

Trailer

Trailer

Hades - v1.0 Launch Trailer Watch on Steam

Screenshots

Screenshots

Languages

Supported Languages

Language Interface Audio Subtitles
日本語
Deutsch
English
Español
Français
Italiano
한국어
Português (Brasil)
Русский
简体中文

Spec

System Requirements

Windows

Minimum

Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 SP1 Processor: Dual Core 2.4 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support Storage: 15 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended: OS *: Windows 7 SP1 Processor: Dual Core 3.0 GHz+ Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 2GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support Storage: 20 GB available space

macOS

Minimum

Minimum: OS: 10.13.6+ Processor: Dual Core 2.4GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD 5000 (must support Metal API) Storage: 15 GB GB available space Additional Notes: MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Mini late 2012 and newer; Mac Pro late 2013 and newer; MacBook 2015 and newer

Recommended

Recommended: OS: macOS 10.14+ Processor: Quad Core 3.0 GHz+ Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Intel UHD 630+ (must support Metal API) Storage: 20 GB available space

Achievements

Achievement Highlights

Champion of Elysium Champion of Elysium
Escaped Asphodel Escaped Asphodel
Escaped Elysium Escaped Elysium
Escaped Tartarus Escaped Tartarus
Hold the Onions Hold the Onions
Is There No Escape? Is There No Escape?
Skelly's Last Lamentations Skelly's Last Lamentations
The Useless Trinket The Useless Trinket
To Charon's Credit To Charon's Credit
Weapon of Fate Weapon of Fate

FAQ

FAQ

Yes. UI and subtitles are available in both English and Japanese.
A roguelite action game where you play Zagreus, son of Hades, escaping the Underworld with help from the Olympian gods. You die many times, but progress and story advance every run.
Deaths are expected, but Mirror of Night upgrades and story progress mean each run feels meaningful. Once you grasp boon selection and weapon synergies, even newer players climb steadily toward escape.
No — buy-to-play (around 24.99 USD on Steam). No microtransactions; the award-winning experience ships in one purchase.
Commit to one Olympian boons in a run, push damage into either Attack or Special, and pick up healing and defensive boons along the way. The Mirror of Night provides steady permanent upgrades.

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