Thats why Death Defiance is here to give you extra lives when things go south.

This Yargonaut guide covers his location, abilities, and strategies to help you defeat the undead captain.

In this guide, youll find every possible way to get more extra lives for Melinoe.

Melinoe meets Athena on Olympus.

Plus, theres an honorable mention method at the end to make your life much easier!

Hades 2 is in Early Access.

The information in this guide may change over time.

The Yargonaut and his army.

What Is Death Defiance In Hades 2

Death Defiance is Hades 2s system of adding extra life.

Compared to Zagreuss adventure, Melinoes journey in Hades 2 offers many more ways to defy Death.

But of course, you must know where to look first.

Melinoe is battling against Typhon, she loses a life.

You canmanage and level up your Arcana at the Altar of Ashes.

However, you’ll need toclear the room within ten seconds.

Otherwise, you’ll lose your life.

Melinoe is choosing her Keepsake.

Youll find her lounging on the docks where youre about to enter the Rift of Thessaly.

Feed her a Witchs Delight, and shell have your back in any battle.

Heres a guide onhow to get and upgrade all Hades 2 familiarsif you need it.

The Death card, which gives upto three Death Defiance.

You canreplenish them with the help of various NPCs or simply buy them back.

see to it tokeep at least 200 gold on handsince thats the price of a Kiss of Styx.

She also offerstwo boons directly tied to Death Defiance.

Skelly’s Keepsake, which gives an extra Death Defiance.

Boon

Description And Note

Renewed Faith

Restores all spent Death Defiances and even increases their potency.

Stalwart Stand

Grants one Death Defiance that replenishes every time you enter a new Location.

While the effect doesnt stack, you still have a free revive in every new room.

Moros’s Keepsake, which gives you an extra life if you can clear the room in ten seconds.

you might run into Athena randomly while climbing Mount Olympus.

Whenever you see ‘Divine Intervention,’ it means Athena has arrived!

TheGorgon Amulet guarantees that Athena will appear during your runwith improved Boon rarity.

Toula’s passives, including a bonus Death Defiance.

Charon’s wells only spawn in the Underworld.

you’re able to find him in Oceanus near the pond, where he admires his own beauty.

You’ll soon meet Echo in the next zone.

Melinoe stands near Hermes’s Shrine, which has the shape of a turtle.

Echos Keepsake, Concave Stone, is a great item to have.

It randomly gives you one extra boon once per night.

So, consider handing her a Nectar to earn this handy reward.

Athena’s boons, including Phalanx Shot, Renewed Faith, and Stalwart Stand.

But you’ll need to think twice before sacrificing your HP for the dark portal.

If you’re at the Summit, gearing up for Typhon, Hermes will meet you instead.

This Hex is easily one of the most overpowered Moon Boon in the game.

Gorgon Amulet ensures that you can meet Athena at least once this night.

It increases your chances of encountering Selene and her Path of Stars.

In this guide, youll learn Hellifishs abilities, attack pattern, and how to counter them.

Shrine of Hermes’s offers, including a Kiss of Styx, Path of Stars, and a Mystery Boon.

Melinoe is standing near the Well of Charon, to her left is Zeus’s sigil, to her right is Charon’s shop.

Melinoe meets Narcissus in Oceanus.

Echo speaks with Melinoe.

Chaos' Legendary boon: Defiance gives an extra life.

Hermes’s shop right outside the final battle with Typhon.

Moon boons, including Phase Shift, Moon Water, and Lunar Ray.

Melinoe is facing against Hellifish and its flock.

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