Best Hades 2 Weapons: Explainer Table

Hades 2 offers six unique Nocturnal Arms, each with its own mechanics and strengths. Some excel in speed, others in raw power or versatility. With aspects and upgrades, even “weaker” weapons can shine. Here’s a quick breakdown of how weapons work, the best options, and essential tips to sharpen your journey against Chronos.

Weapons Guide Hades 2

Weapons in Hades 2, called Nocturnal Arms, are unlocked through the Silver Pool. Each weapon has its own attack style, Omega moves, and Special variations, shaping entirely different playstyles. They can be enhanced with Aspects — alternate forms that adjust mechanics or add new abilities — and eventually upgraded into powerful Hidden Aspects that overhaul their core design.

Best Weapons Hades 2

While every weapon can carry you through a run, community consensus and testing place the Sister Blades at the top. They combine speed, backstab synergy, and versatile attacks that pair well with most boons. Other standouts include the Black Coat for its balanced toolkit and the Moonstone Axe with Thanatos’ Aspect for massive critical damage potential.

After spending over 130 hours testing all weapons, our chief editor ranked them in this order — with Umbral Flames (Moros Aspect) standing far above the rest.

Hades 2 Tips

To progress efficiently, build around the Gods tier-list to secure reliable boons. Gods provide the foundation of every build and dictate your strongest synergies, with some Olympians offering universally powerful options while others shine in niche playstyles.

Next, unlock and experiment with Hidden Aspects for new weapon forms. These rare upgrades completely redefine a weapon’s moveset and mechanics, often transforming it into an entirely new tool that can carry runs when mastered.

Finally, always bring a loyal companion by investing in Familiars (Animals). They offer consistent support in both combat and gathering, ranging from projectile-blocking to passive survivability buffs. Balancing these three systems ensures each run feels stronger and more rewarding, allowing you to steadily climb through the challenges of the Underworld and the Surface.