Hades 2 carries over the Boons system from Hades 1, allowing players to gather blessings to empower their runs. In this guide, we will talk about everything you need to know about the Boons in Hades 2, including their effects, how to get them, and more.
Hades 2 Boons Guide
First of all, what are Boons? Players can think of Boons as blessings or upgrades that they can get during their runs in Hades 2. Boons can either augment the player's attacks (Attack, Cast, or Special) or provide passive effects like shields. Boons are important as they dictate how easy or how hard your runs will be.
How To Get Boons in Hades 2?
There are a total of 4 ways for players to get Boons in Hades 2. The first, and perhaps most common, is as an Encounter reward. Whenever a player chooses which Encounter to go to next, there is a chance for one of them to be a Boon, dictated by the icon of one of the game's deities.
Players must then finish said Encounter, after which they will be presented with three random Boons from the deity they chose. They can then select one of the Boons, and complete the selection process.
The second way is via Charon's shop. Charon's shop has a chance to sell for 150 Gold. Players can walk up to the deity's icon to buy said Boon. Alternatively, Charon can also sell a bag for 125 Gold that contains a random deity, which in turn randomizes what kind of Boon the player will get.
The third is unique to Chaos and requires players to enter a Chaos Gate by sacrificing some of their HP. After entering the Chaos Gate, players will be presented with three Boons that offer strong effects but will require players to suffer a debuff for a set amount of Encounters. Chaos Boons will be
The last method is unique to Artemis. Unlike the other deities, where the Boons are rewarded for finishing Encounters, Artemis will instead randomly assist the player during their encounters. After the player finishes said Encounter, they will get that Encounter's reward, as well as a Boon from Artemis.
Now, let's dive into our guide to all of Hades 2's Boons.
Zeus Boons
Zeus's Boons revolve around the Blitz mechanic. When an enemy is affected with Blitz, it will keep track of how much damage the enemy has taken. Once they receive a certain amount of damage, Blitz will detonate, dealing damage to the enemy.
Here are all of Zeus's Boons:
| Heaven Strike | Your Attacks inflict Blitz |
| Heaven Flourish | Your Specials inflict Blitz |
| Storm Ring | Your Ω Cast also causes lightning bolts to repeatedly strike 1 foe at a time |
| Thunder Sprint | Your Sprint causes nearby foes to be struck by lightning bolts, which uses 3 Magick each |
| Divine Vengeance | After you take damage, your foe is struck by lightning, and again 50% of the time |
| Electric Overload | Whenever your Blitz effects activate, a bolt of chain-lightning fires from the foe |
| Ionic Gain | Gradually restore Magick, but your total amount is reduced by 70% |
| Lightning Lance | Hold Cast to aim where the binding circle appears. Foes within are struck by lightning |
| Spirit Surge | While you have no more than 10 Magick, all foes are occasionally struck by lightning |
| Static Shock | After you enter a Location, Prime 50 Magick to make your strikes emit chain-lightning |
| Toasting Fork | Your Blitz effects deal damage even if they expire without being activated |
| Double Strike | Your lightning bolt effects may strike 1 more time |
Poseidon Boons
Poseidon's Boons mostly cause knockback effects on enemies, as well as giving items like Gold Crowns, Psyche, and more. There is also the Spirit Bubble, which regenerates Magick, and Slip, which increases the damage an enemy takes.
Here are all of Poseidon's Boons:
| Wave Strike | Your Attacks hit foes with a splash that knocks other foes away |
| Wave Flourish | Your Specials hit foes with a splash that knocks other foes away |
| Geyser Ring | Your Ω Cast immediately detonates, dealing damage and knocking foes away |
| Breaker Sprint | Your Sprint deals damage on impact and knocks foes away, but uses 5 Magick per hit |
| Double Up | Whenever you claim a Minor Find or similar resource reward, a copy may appear |
| Flood Control | After you enter a Location, Prime 30 Magick to reduce any damage you would take |
| Fluid Gain | After you strike foes with your Weapon, a Spirit Bubble may appear |
| Hydraulic Might | At the start of each Encounter, your Attacks and Specials are stronger for 10 Sec |
| Ocean's Bounty | Any Minor Finds and Gold Crowns are worth more |
| Slippery Slope | Your splash effects from Poseidon also inflict Slip on foes |
| Sunken Treasure | Gain Gold Crowns, Healing, and sometimes Ashes and Psyche |
| Water Fitness | While you have at least 4 Water Boons, gain Max Life |
Demeter Boons
Demeter's Boons can Freeze enemies, while also giving bonuses to magic damage, as well as anything plant related.
Here are all of Demeter's Boons:
| Ice Strike | Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Freeze |
| Ice Flourish | Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Freeze |
| Arctic Ring | Your Casts repeatedly deal damage in the area and inflict Freeze |
| Frigid Sprint | Your Sprint forms a Cyclone around you that lingers after you stop |
| Cold Storage | Your Freeze effects last longer |
| Gale Force | Your Casts also create a Cyclone at the binding circle |
| Local Climate | Your Ω Cast deals bonus damage and follows you, even as you start to Channel it |
| Plentiful Forage | Whenever you gather plants, seeds, or mushrooms, gain Max Life. Receive 1 Mystery Seed now |
| Rare Crop | Your Boons become Common, then gain Rarity every 3 Encounter(s) |
| Tranquil Gain | After remaining inactive for 1 Sec., rapidly restore Magick until you act |
| Weed Killer | Your Ω Attack deals more damage, but uses +10 Magick |
| Winter Coat | After you enter a Location, Prime a barrier that absorbs 1 instance of damage |
| Coarse Grit | While you have at least 6 Earth Boons, you cannot take more damage per hit than the limit |
Apollo Boons
Apollo is one of the new deities bringing new Boons in Hades 2. Appolo's Boons can inflict Daze on enemies, making it possible for enemies to deal no damage while Dazed. The Boons can also improve attacks by making them larger, hit harder, or hit more than once.
Here are all of Apollo's Boons
| Nova Strike | Your Attacks deal more damage in a larger area |
| Nova Flourish | Your Specials deal more damage in a larger area |
| Solar Ring | After your Ω Cast expires, reapidly deal damage in the area for 2 Sec |
| Blinding Sprint | Your Sprint is faster and inflicts Daze on nearby foes |
| Extra Dose | Your Attack has a chance to hit 2 times |
| Light Smite | After you take damage, your foe takes damage and you inflict Daze on all foes |
| Lucid Gain | While standing in your Casts, gradually restore Magick |
| Perfect Image | In each Encounter, you deal more damage until you take damage |
| Super Nova | Your Casts expand in size until they expire |
| Critical Miss | Foes take damage whenever Daze causes them to miss |
Aphrodite Boons
Aphrodite's Boons revolve around Weak, which reduces the enemy's damage, and increasing the player's damage when close to enemies.
Here are all of Aphrodite's Boons
| Flutter Strike | Your Attacks deal more damage to nearby foes |
| Flutter Flourish | Your Specials deal more damage to nearby foes |
| Rapture Ring | Your Casts drag foes in and inflict Weak |
| Passion Dash | Your Dash blasts foes near where you start and end, and inflicts Weak |
| Broken Resolve | Your Weak effects are more potent |
| Glamour Gain | In each Encounter, 1 foe is always Weak. You gradually restore Magick near Weak foes |
| Healthy Rebound | Whenever you exit a Location, restore 100% Life if you have not lost too much |
| Heart Breaker | Whenever you use 30 Magick, create a Heartthrob |
| Life Affirmation | Any Max Life rewards you find have a greater effect |
| Secret Crush | After you enter a Location, Prime 20 Magick to add Power to your Attack |
| Shameless Attitude | While you have at least 80% Life, you deal more damage |
| Wispy Wiles | While you have at least 4 Air Boons, you may Dodge any damage |
Hephaestus Boons
Hephaestus is one of the new deities players can get Boons from in Hades 2. Hephaestus' Boons involve AoE Blasts, dealing more damage to Armor, taking reduced damage, and overall being more tanky.
Here are all of Hephaestus' Boons
| Volcanic Strike | Your Attacks occasionally create a blast that deals 200 damage in the area |
| Volcanic Flourish | Your Specials occasionally create a blast that deals 400 damage in the area |
| Anvil Ring | Your Casts deal damage 3 times in succession, but in a smaller area |
| Smithy Sprint | After you Sprint for 1 Sec., use 10 Magick to create a blast that deals damage to nearby foes |
| Fixed Gain | You take -10% damage, and restore some Magick whenever you take damage |
| Furnace Blast | Your blast effects from Hephaestus also inflict Vent on foes |
| Heavy Metal | Gain some Armor. Foes' attacks cannot knock you away |
| Mint Condition | At the start of each Encounter, you are briefly Impervious |
| Tough Trade | If you take damage during your Attacks or Specials, they are stronger if they hit |
| Trusty Shield | After you enter a Location, Prime 30 Magick to gain Armor until the next Location |
| Uncanny Fortitude | Gain bonus Max Life based on your Magick Limit |
| Molten Touch | Your Attacks and Specials deal bonus damage to Armor |
Hestia Boons
Much like Hephaestus, Hestia is also a new deity in Hades 2 bringing even more Boons. Hestia's Boons revolve around Scorch, which is a Damage over Time effect that players can apply on enemies.
Here are all of Hestia's Boons
| Flame Strike | Your Attacks inflict Scorch |
| Flame Flourish | Your Specials inflict Scorch |
| Smolder Ring | Your Casts repeatedly inflict Scorch on foes |
| Soot Sprint | Your Sprint destroys most ranged shots near you, and inflicts Scorch on foes that fired |
| Burnt Offering | Gain Max Life and Max Magick, but give up 1 Boon selected by Hestia |
| Controlled Burn | Your Ω Special also launches a fiery projectile, but uses +10 Magick |
| Glowing Coal | Hold Cast to aim a fiery projectile that explodes on impact. The binding circle forms there |
| Hearth Gain | Rapidly restore Magick, but you have -20% Max Life |
| Natural Gas | Whenever Scorch-afflicted foes are slain, they damage nearby foes |
| Spontaneous Combustion | Your Ω Special inflicts bonus Scorch if foes are unafflicted |
| Fire Extinguisher | Foes with at least 300 Scorch take a burst of damage that consumes the effect |
| Slow Cooker | Your Attacks and Specials gain Power for each Fire Boon you have |
| Flammable Coating | Your Scorch effects deal bonus damage to Armor |
| Chain Reaction | If you use your blast effects from Hephaestus just after they recharge, they fire 2 times |
Hera Boons
Hera's Boons revolve around the Hitch debuff. Whenever an enemy with Hitch gets damaged, every other enemy with the Hitch debuff also receives damage.
Here are all of Hera's Boons
| Sworn Strike | Your Attacks deal more damage and inflict Hitch |
| Sworn Flourish | Your Specials deal more damage and inflict Hitch |
| Engagement Ring | Your Casts last 200% longer and deal damage to every foe that joins the Encounter |
| Nexus Sprint | Your Sprint inflicts Hitch on nearby foes, which spreads to other foes near them |
| Bridal Glow | Your Boons become Heroic, then lose Rarity every 7 Encounters |
| Family Trade | Any Sacrifice Boons you choose are stronger. One will be offered as soon as possible |
| Uncommon Grace | While none of your other Boons are Common, deal more damage |
| Sun Worshiper | In each Encounter, the first foe you slay returns to fight for you |
| Born Gain | Whenever you run out of Magick, Prime to restore all Magick up to the reduced limit |
| Dying Wish | Whenever Hitch-afflicted foes are slain, damage all other Hitch-afflicted foes |
| Hereditary Bane | Your Hitch effects deal more damage and last +5 Sec |
| Keen Intuition | Whenever you use Ω Moves while you have 100% Magick, they deal more damage |
| Nasty Comeback | After you take damage, inflict your foe with Hitch and deal damage in greater measure |
| Cherished Heirloom | Most other Keepsakes you equip are stronger this night (if possible) |
Hermes Boons
Hermes' Boons revolve around making you faster, dodging attacks, and making enemies slower. His boons are also mostly Passive Boons, meaning they stack with most Active Boons.
Here are all of Hermes' Boons
| Swift Strike | Your Attacks are faster |
| Swift Flourish | Your Specials are faster |
| Saved Breath | Your Ω Cast uses less Magick |
| Nitro Boost | Your Sprint is 20% faster and gives you a barrier that ignores instances of damage |
| Greater Evasion | Whenever you are struck, you may Dodge any damage |
| Hard Target | Most foes' ranged shots are slower |
| Quick Buck | You find Gold Crowns in greater quantities. Receive 100 Gold Crowns now, plus the bonus |
| Witty Retort | Your Hex requires using less Magick before it is ready |
| Mean Streak | Each time you slay a foe, deal more damage for the next 30 Sec |
| Midnight Oil | While your Hex is ready, you move and strike faster |
Artemis Boons
Artemis' Boons involve shooting arrows, dealing Critical Damage, and the Marked Debuff, which increases the chance to deal Critical Damage on them.
Here are all of Artemis' Boons
| Support Fire | After you hit with your Attacks or Specials, fire a seeking arrow |
| Easy Shot | A piercing arrow fires toward any foe damaged by your Omega Cast |
| Lethal Snare | Foes in your Casts may take Critical damage from your Attacks |
| Death Warrant | A random foe occasionally becomes Marked. If it takes Critical damage, this repeats |
| First Blood | Foes with at least 80% Life or 80% Armor may take Critical damage |
| Pressure Points | Any damage you deal may be Critical |
| Silver Streak | After you Dash, your Omega Moves deal more damage for 2 Sec |
Chaos Boons
Chaos' Boons have no central theme, only that the player must suffer a debuff for a set amount of Encounters before receiving the Boon's positive effects. This is a feature Hades 2 carries over from Hades.
Here are all of the Chaos Boons
| Slothful Strike | For the next 5 Encounter(s), you move and Sprint slower. Afterward, your Attacks deal additional damage |
| Addled Flourish | For the next 4 Encounter(s), each time you use Casts, get hit for an amount of Life. Afterward, your Specials deal additional damage |
| Atrophic Flourish | For the next 4 Encounter(s), you have less Max Life. Afterward, your Specials deal additional damage |
| Maimed Chasm | For the next 3 Encounter(s), each time you use Attacks, get hit for an amount of Life. Afterward, your Casts deal additional damage |
| Paralyzing Chasm | For the next 5 Encounter(s), whenever you take damage, you are stunned for 0.5 Sec. Afterwards, your Casts deal additional damage |
| Doomed Chasm | You have a set time to clear 2 Encounter(s), or get hit for an amount of Life. Afterward, your casts deal additional damage |
| Enshrouded Soul | For the next 5 Location(s), Location Reward previews are hidden. Afterward, gain Max Life |
| Doomed Affluence | You have a set time to clear 3 Encounter(s), or get hit for an amount of Life. Afterward, any Gold Crown you find is worth more |
| Addled Mind | For the next 5 Encounter(s), each time you use Casts, get hit for an amount of Life. Afterward, gain Max Magick |
| Atrophic Revelation | For the next 4 Encounter(s), you have less Max Life. Afterward, you channel your Omega Moves faster |
| Doomed Revelation | You have a set time to clear 2 Encounter(s), or get hit for an amount of Life. Afterward, you Channel your Omega Moves faster |
| Doomed Will | You have a set time to clear 2 Encounter(s), or get hit for an amount of Life. Afterward, restore Magick every 1 Sec |
| Excruciating Celerity | For the next 4 Encounter(s), you take additional damage. Afterward, you move and Sprint faster |
| Fixated Blood | For the next 5 Encounter(s), whenever you use Magick, Prime it. Afterward, whenever you exit a Location, restore Life |
| Hobbled Affluence | For the next 5 Encounter(s), your Dash is slower and also uses Magick (if you have it). Afterward, any Gold Crown you find is worth more |
| Gagged Discovery | For the next 3 Encounter(s), each time you use Omega Moves, get hit for an amount of Life. Afterward, you have a chance to find +100% resources with your Gathering Tools |
| Ordinary Revelation | The next 2 Boon(s) you find are limited to Common blessings. Afterward, you Channel your Omega Moves faster |
| Ordinary Discovery | The next 3 Boon(s) you find are limited to Common blessings. Afterward, you have a chance to find +100% resources with your Gathering Tools |
| Rejected Revelation | The next 4 Boon(s) you find have 1 fewer blessing to choose from. Afterward, you Channel your Omega Moves faster |
| Ordinary Will | The next 3 Boon(s) you find are limited to Common blessings. Afterward, restore Magick every 1 Sec |
| Paralyzing Blood | For the next 4 Encounter(s), whenever you take damage, you are stunned temporarily. Afterward, whenever you exit a Location, restore Life |
| Slothful Celerity | For the next 3 Encounter(s), you move and Sprint slower. Afterward, you move and Sprint faster |
| Atrophic Discovery | For the next 3 Encounter(s), you have less Max Life. Afterward, you have a chance to find +100% resources with your Gathering Tools |
| Atrophic Soul | For the next 4 Encounter(s), you have less Max Life. Afterward, gain Max Life |
| Caustic Talent | For the next 3 Encounter(s), slain foes toss an Inferno-Bomb at you. Afterward, you use less Magick |
| Enshrouded Chant | For the next 5 Location(s), Location Reward previews are hidden. Afterward, your Omega Moves deal additional damage for each Aether you have |
| Enshrouded Will | For the next 4 Location(s), Location Reward previews are hidden. Afterward, restore Magick every 1 Sec |
| Excruciating Creation | For the next 5 Encounter(s), you take additional damage. Afterward, gain Earth, Water, Air, Fire, Aether |
| Excruciating Talent | For the next 3 Encounter(s), you take additional damage. Afterward, you use less Magick |
| Fixated Mind | For the next 4 Encounter(s), whenever you use Magick, Prime it. Afterward, gain Max Magick |
| Fixated Soul | For the next 4 Encounter(s), whenever you use Magick, Prime it. Afterward, gain Max Life |
| Flayed Blood | For the next 4 Encounter(s), each time you use Specials, get hit for an amount of Life. Afterward, whenever you exit a Location, restore Life |
| Flayed Favor | For the next 4 Encounter(s), each time you use Specials, get hit for an amount of Life. Afterward, Boons have a chance to be Rare or better |
| Flayed Will | For the next 4 Encounter(s), each time you use Specials, get hit for an amount of Life. Afterward, restore Magick every 1 Sec |
| Hobbled Creation | For the next 5 Encounter(s), your Dash is slower and also uses Magick (if you have it). Afterward, gain Earth, Water, Air, Fire, Aether |
| Hobbled Favor | For the next 4 Encounter(s), your Dash is slower and also uses Magick (if you have it). Afterward, Boons have a chance to be Rare or better |
| Maimed Favor | For the next 3 Encounter(s), each time you use Attacks, get hit for an amount of Life. Afterward, Boons have a chance to be Rare or better |
| Ordinary Affluence | The next 2 Boon(s) you find are limited to Common blessings. Afterward, any Gold Crown you find is worth more |
| Rejected Mind | The next 3 Boon(s) you find have 1 fewer blessing to choose from. Afterward, gain Max Magick |
| Slothful Favor | For the next 4 Encounter(s), you move and Sprint slower. Afterward, Boons have a chance to be Rare or better |
That's all for our guide on all of the Boons that players can find in Hades 2. Hades 2 is currently available in Early Acces on the Epic Games Store and Steam.
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