Hades 2 Ambrosia Guide - How to Bond With Gods in Hades 2
Hades is Hades, the God of Hades, the God of Underworld which is the place where people go to die. Hades was a brutal and hated ruler in the Ancient Greek world.
He loved Persephone very much. Her annual return to Hades was responsible for managing the seasons. Her absence caused harsh winters, and her return brought spring-like life.
Nectar
The most effective method to ally yourself with the gods in Supergiant Games' epic roguelike, Hades 2, is by giving Nectar to different characters around the Crossroads and Underworld. Nectar is an item that you can give away to be used to gain access to new dialogue with gods, increase your level of affinity with them by a factor of one and gain an item to keep for each god after you have given them their first bottle of Nectar.
You can find Nectar by giving it to certain characters around the Underworld such as Headmistress Hecate or by fulfilling Prophecies with the divine Boon gods. You can also obtain it through completing god-specific quests and sometimes, from the Wretched Broker in the House of Hades. It is also available in god-specific boons such as Sunken Treasure by Poseidon and Premium Vintage by Dionysus. It can also be obtained by fishing in Elysium.
When you've given a character their first bottle of Nectar, they'll offer you with a keepsake. Keepsakes, which are a token of friendship with a specific character, grant you various bonuses in combat.
When you give a character his third or fourth Nectar bottle, you will unlock their Fated List Prophecies. This allows you to advance in your relationship with that character by increasing the number displayed on their index cards. Beyond that, you'll be able to give them Nectar in order to further their relationship with you and earn more Keepsakes.
You can swap Keepsakes between characters in the big room of the House of Hades with Skelly the dummy for training, close to your weapons and accessories. You can also purchase the Keepsake Collection Regional upgrade from the House Contractor to allow you to switch your Keepsake between regions. This allows you to quickly change between your favorite items and reap the maximum benefit from every god you have a good relationship with.
Ambrosia
You've probably heard that Nectar is a rare relative of Nectar can be used to build relationships with gods in the game of the godlike Roguelite Hades. Have you ever come across Ambrosia an uncommon cousin to Nectar that can be used for other reasons? In this guide, we'll take you through the best ways to access this powerful resource.
Ambrosia is a mystical substance that the Greek gods consumed or drank. It was believed to bring immortality to the people who consumed it. It was also employed as a perfume since it could disguise the most unpleasant smells. For example, in the epic poem Odyssey where Menelaus and his army were disguised in seal skins, a goddess bearing ambrosia appeared from the heavens to smother the deadly smell.
Ambrosia, a special food that was reserved for the Olympian Gods, was used in rituals as a way to distinguish between mortal and immortality. It also was a symbol of divine perfection as illustrated in the myth of Achilles who was blessed by his mother Thetis with ambrosia in order to make him immortal. He died in the end because his heel was not treated.
In addition to being eaten and drank by the Olympian gods, ambrosia could also be used as an ointment or salve for wounds or to anoint corpses. In two different myths it was said that Apollo applied ambrosia to the corpses of Sarpedon and Patroclus and Patroclus, while Thetis anointed Patroclus. These stories could be meant to suggest immortality was a gift that could be taken away just as easily as it was given, thus establishing the divinity of ambrosia, as well as the demarcation between immortal and mortal life.
It is possible that the ambrosia in question was a hallucinogenic fungus known as Amanita Muscaria. This would explain the belief that it brought immortality, as it was a commonly used hallucinogen in the time of the ancient people.
Keepsakes
As in Ambrosia, Keepsakes are used to make you feel more affluent with the gods in Hades 2. Supergiant Games' epic take on Greek mythology contains some of the most effective pantheon-building techniques in recent memory. The game lets you offer Nectar to any god or npc as you fight your way through the Underworld, and some gods will give you a the gift of a Keepsake in return. These unique items can be used as buffs to help Zagreus escape the Underworld.
Keepsakes are, in contrast to Boons can be upgraded throughout several runs. This can be done by defeating enemies in areas that have the god's Keepsake attached or by going to the god's store at the Crossroads. When the item's Rank has been increased, it's going to provide an additional benefit that can be activated during combat. Keepsakes are ranked by the number of battles won with them attached, so they're an effective way to gain a large boost to damage or healing during combat.
There are 16 total Keepsakes that each have each a distinct benefit. If you're trying to survive in the Underworld, they're an excellent method to prioritize your talents. These are also a great alternative to the traditional gods' boons, especially if you don't want to wait for them to spawn in the Rift or God Gate.
Certain gods have unique keepsakes However, you must go to their respective shops in the Underworld. These include Charon, who offers a unique shop location in the Rift of Thessaly, and Sisyphus, who can be located in the Merchant's Circle on one of the vessels or Medea which is located in the City of Ephyra. Hecate is a god who provides you with a Keepsake when she gives you Nectar in the city of Thebes although hers can be tricky to obtain since she only spawns during battle above ground.
Hecate's Keepsake for instance, allows players to restore some of their magick each night, up to a certain amount determined by Keepsake Rank. It also reduces how much damage a player takes from the front, and also deals some additional damage when attacking from behind.
Keepsake Keepsake
In addition to the gods themselves, Hades offers a number of other characters for whom you can form relationships (purely platonic, sorry). Giving them bottles of Nectar will sometimes grant them special gifts that boost Zagreus his abilities when he is trying to escape from the Underworld. Keepsakes are the presents you can gift to your loved ones. They're extremely important in the game.
The way they work is easy: each time you clear an encounter, you'll have a chance the character will have their Keepsake upgraded by three ranks or more. When the Keepsake has reached the rank of three, a new buff can be applied to the next encounter. demo zeus of hades of these buffs are:
Sigil of the Dead: Increases Zagreus' God Gauge's percentage by default at the beginning of an encounter. Also grants access to Hades Aid Call which fills the gauge once activated. It can be enhanced by upgrading it but unquipping it in between levels resets the God Gauge to zero.
Each god's Keepsake offers unique buffs that are extremely helpful both in the beginning and later phases of the game. We suggest that you get the Cerberus Keepsake Old Spiked Collar as soon as you can to increase your health.
The rest of the gods' Keepsakes are also worth getting as soon as you can. The Arachne and Narcissus ones are particularly useful as they let you acquire a new weapon early on, while the Poseidon and Megaera ones will let you take more damage when you attack from behind.