15 things you need to know before playing Hades 2

One of the most important tips for Hades 2 is to be aware of the abilities given to Melinoe by the gods. In general, skills replace basic actions such as attack, special attack, dash, and spells. There are also passives that offer bonuses. What you see in the selection pool is also random. And yes, it is also possible to replace a specific blessing with something else (e.g. replacing Poseidon's sprint move with one of Hestia or another god).

The idea is to think about potential synergies between these skills so that you have a well-tailored build for the long road ahead. For example, a Demeter-boosted spell can freeze enemies, meaning you probably don't want to replace it with something else. You can also look at the Blessings info panel to see the benefits you have already acquired in that particular run.

Finally, two additional features are worth mentioning:

• Duo Blessing – If you acquire powers from two different Olympians, there is a chance that the next one you find will have a Duo Blessing ability in the selection pool. This is a combined effect of the two gods. An example is Chain Reaction, a duo bonus of Hestia and Hephaestus. Using them will trigger Hephaestus' explosion effect twice once they are charged.
• Infusion – Once you unlock elemental divination from the Summoning Cauldron (more on this later), you can see the elemental affinities of the blessings. Some abilities, in turn, provide stronger buffs depending on how many blessings you have acquired that belong to a particular element. For example, there is an infusion called “Slow Cooker” that increases the power of your attacks and special abilities for each Fire-type blessing you have found.