There are plenty of weapons for players to choose from when starting their trip into the Underworld inHades 2, with one more still on the way.Each Nocturnal Arm inHades 2has its own benefits and playstyle, with weapons like Descura, the Witch’s Staff, providing a balanced approach to combat, and Zorephet, the Moonstone Axe, being a slow but heavy hitter. While every Nocturnal Arm certainly has its uses, Lim and Oros, the Sister Blades, are arguably one of the best, especially when players acquire the best Boons available for them.
Hades 2’s Sister Blades are a set of dual blades that together make up the fastest weapon in the game. In the end, whether they are effective all comes down to which Boons players choose during a run, and a certain build has proven to be one of the best currently available. This Sister Blades build prioritizes Boons from Hestia, which means it largely revolves around the use ofHades 2’s Fire element to inflict damage over time and occasional bursts of high damage.Hades 2players looking to stay out of harm’s way while they watch their enemies burn should look no further than this particular Sister Blades Hestia build.
Hades 2’s Hestia Sister Blades Build Explained
What Hades 2’s Hestia Sister Blades Build Requires
While a bit of luck has to be on the players' side for them to obtainevery Boon this Sister Blades build requires, it is nonetheless devastating when all of them are acquired and working together. That being said, even getting a few of the Boons in the Hestia Sister Blades build can be effective, so long as players know how to use them. In combination with the appropriate Boons, players will need to ensure they begin their run inHades 2with the right Keepsake and a few important Arcana cards.
Lim and Oros, the Sister Blades
Flame Strike, Flame Flourish, Soot Sprint, Smolder Ring, Fixed Gain
How Hades 2’s Hestia Sister Blades Build Works
Utilizing the Hestia Sister Blades build inHades 2requires more than simply obtaining the right Boons, as players should also know how to use the build effectively. The Everlasting Ember Keepsake is a must, as it will increase the player’s chances of finding a Hestia Boon. Players that don’t already have Everlasting Ember should simplygift Hestia some Nectar. Additionally, The Wayward Son, The Furies, The Titan, and The Unseen Arcana cards are all highly beneficial to the Hestia Sister Blades build, as they grant healing, bonus damage to Casts, increased health and magick, and magick restoration, respectively.
To make full use of the Hestia Sister Blades build, players should prioritize obtaining thebest Hestia Boonsavailable for it. These include Flame Strike, Flame Flourish, Soot Sprint, and Smolder Ring. Flame Strike causes the player’s attacks to inflict Scorch, Flame Flourish causes the player’s Specials to inflict Scorch, Soot Sprint allows Melinoe’s Sprint to destroy most ranged shots and inflict Scorch on those who fired them, and Smolder Ring causes the player’s Casts to repeatedly inflict Scorch on foes. Though not a Hestia Boon, players can also benefit from Fixed Gain, which decreases the damage they take by 10% and restores Magick whenever they take damage.
Since this Hestia Sister Blades build heavily relies on inflicting Scorch, the best way to play it is to build up Scorch on an enemy as much as possible and then keep away from them while they burn. Scorch can be inflicted using basic attacks, Specials, and Casts. Then players can useMelinoe’s unique Sprint abilityto avoid damage and inflict Scorch on any enemies who target her with ranged attacks. When used correctly, it is a highly effective build, as it promotes continuous damage and survivability.
Hades 2
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The first-ever sequel from Supergiant Games builds on the best aspects of the original god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler in an all-new, action-packed, endlessly replayable experience rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft. BATTLE BEYOND THE UNDERWORLDAs the immortal Princess of the Underworld, you’ll explore a bigger, deeper mythic world, vanquishing the forces of the Titan of Time with the full might of Olympus behind you, in a sweeping story that continually unfolds through your every setback and accomplishment.MASTER WITCHCRAFT AND DARK SORCERYInfuse your legendary weapons of Night with ancient magick, so that none may stand in your way. Become stronger still with powerful Boons from more than a dozen Olympian gods, from Apollo to Zeus. There are nearly limitless ways to build your abilities.MINGLE WITH (MORE) GODS, GHOSTS, AND MONSTERSMeet a cast of dozens of fully-voiced, larger-than-life characters, including plenty of new faces and some old friends. Grow closer to them through a variety of new interactions, and experience countless unique story events based on how your journey unfolds.EVERY RUN IS ITS OWN ADVENTURENew locations, challenges, upgrade systems, and surprises await as you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld again and again. Reveal the mysteries of the Arcana Altar, tame witchy familiars, and gather reagents using Tools of the Unseen to get closer to your goal.THE PERKS OF IMMORTALITYThanks to a variety of permanent upgrades and the return of God Mode, you don’t have to be a god yourself to experience whatHades IIhas to offer. But if you happen to be one, you’re able to brave escalating challenges for greater rewards, and prove just how divine you really are.
