Hades 2 is a surprisingly resource-heavy game when compared to its predecessor.

that you’ll use back at the Crossroads to make Melinoe stronger.

The Crossroads is already a place I can’t wait to return to again and again.

The circle of tools in Hades 2

Naturally, this means collecting resources to be able to unlock them in the first place.

Hades 2 is currently in Early Access.

The details below may change over development.

Hades 2 Hub World - The Crossroads

Updated May 11, 2024:We’ve updated this guide with details on tool upgrades.

Melinoe can use any toolas long as they are unlocked.

Equipping one, however, will make it usable more times during a run.

The Gathering Tool unlock menu in Hades 2

Tablet of Peace

5 Silver, 5 Psyche

Silver can bemined in Erebuswith the Crescent Pick.

Psyche is a basic encounter reward during runs.

Fate Fabric can be rarely obtained from friendly characters during a run orpurchased from the Wretched Broker.

The tool upgrade menu in Hades 2

When you unlock a new tool, it will beequipped automatically.

ensure you have the correct tool equipped before heading on a run.

Each tool can be upgraded up to one time, making them more effective in one way or another.

Eve from Stellar Blade over a background of Hades characters

Upgrade

Cost

you could gather +1 minerals per node.

6 Glassrock, 4 Iron

Shades yield +20% more Psyche.

50 Ash, 3 Marble

Gain a chance to dig up more valuable items.

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2 Bronze, 2 Mandrake

Gain a chance to fish up different fish.

2 Twin Lures, 4 Driftwood

Stellar Blade who?

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