There are few things in Hades or Hades 2 more satisfying than unlocking a brand-new weapon to play around with. And there’s nothing like having plenty of choices in the matter. Here’s every weapon available in Hades 2 Early Access and how to get them unlocked.
There are five weapons in the Early Access build of Hades 2. The first one is free, but the others require you to gather materials and ‘summon’ them to Crossroads and have them join your arsenal. A few are rather easy to conjure early on, but others will take a bit more effort on your part. Yeah, it’s pretty much just how it was done in the original Hades.
Hades 2: All weapons and how to get them unlocked
You begin with your first weapon already unlocked in Hades 2. The Witch’s Staff is available from the start of the game, which thrusts you into combat fresh as a morning fart and just as easily dissipated. To view the unlockable weapons in the Arms of Night, you need to travel down to the second level of the Crossroads and activate the large sigil on the ground. This is the ‘Silver Pool’, in which you’ll find the list of the available Nocturnal Arms and info on how to unlock them.
Here are all the weapons in Hades 2 Early Access and how to get them unlocked:
| Icon | Weapon Name | Desription | How to unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Witch’s Staff | Strike with a quick close-range Attack, or long-range Specials and (Magic) Moves. | Default weapon |
 | Sister Blades | Slash with furious Attacks, or strike from afar with a flurry of Specials. | 1 Silver |
 | Umbral Flames | Launch damaging ranged Attacks as you move, or Specials that orbit around you. | 3 Silver 3 Cinder |
 | Moonstone Axe | Deliver slow but devastating Attacks, or defend and retaliate with your Specials. | 15 Silver |
 | Argent Skull | Blast foes with explosive Attacks, and retrieve the Shells with lunging Specials. | 2 Glassrock 1 Bronze |
You can view the first four weapons in the list right from the start. But from what I can tell, the Argent Skull won’t become unlockable until you progress far enough into the game. You may need to pass through the wards opposite your usual exit for the first time, as that’s where you’ll find the ingredients needed to get it summoned.
Either way, keep progressing and soon it should appear in the list of Nocturnal Arms.
How to get weapon unlock materials
To begin unlocking weapons in Hades 2, you first need to get the Crescent Pick. It’s easy enough to do; in the same place you unlock weapons, change to the ‘Gathering Tools’ tab. The Crescent Pick can be unlocked from that menu for a mere 1 Ashes. Unlock the pick and get it equipped, then leave the Crossroads and make your way down. You should find a stone covered in glittering, silver crescent moons almost right away:
Silver ore gives you three Silver each, which is more than enough to unlock arguably the best weapon in the game: the Sister Blades. Fifteen Silver will unlock the Moonstone Axe, which hits like a truck.
How to get other materials
- Cinder is awarded by defeating Headmistress Hecate, the Guardian of Erebus. You need 3 Cinder and 3 Silver to unlock the Umbral Flames weapon.
- Glassrock (called G. Rock in-game) can be found in the third area, the Fields of Mourning. Look for large, black stone.
- Once you’re able to get through the wards, you can find the second material needed to unlock the Argent Skull. Bring the Crescent Pick and search for Bronze in the shape of a pile of what looks like brown Greek armor.
With all those materials gathered, you should be able to unlock every weapon in the Early Access version of Hades 2. Developer Supergiant Games is promising more weapons as the game continues development, so keep an eye on this guide for more in the near future.
