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.
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Guides
Guides
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.
guideHades 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.
walkthroughHades 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.
guideHades 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.
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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
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