Embark on an epic journey in Hades 2, where Melinoe confronts formidable figures from Greek mythology, ranging from titans to mentors. This sequel continues to leverage the rich tapestry of mythic narratives alongside notable characters, making each encounter a significant event.
Throughout your adventure, you will face a total of eight primary bosses, each guarding one of four distinct realms within Tartarus and the surface world. These bosses share a singular objective: to thwart your progress.
Fortunately, the gods of Olympus provide vital support, empowering players with Boons and Nocturnal Arms. With the right strategies and equipment, these confrontations could either be manageable or grueling. However, the relentless attack patterns and phases remain constant across all builds. Below, we present a ranked list of the main bosses in Hades 2, assessed from least challenging to most formidable.
It’s noteworthy that since Vow of Rivals introduces new moves for each boss, they have not been individually ranked based on these modifications.
8 The Cyclops Polyphemus
Nobody’s Eternal Rival
Kicking off the list, we encounter Polyphemus, the most straightforward boss encounter. As the offspring of Poseidon, he is renowned for his rivalry with Odysseus, who cleverly deceived him to escape captivity.
This boss fight unfolds over two phases, yet his speed is notably sluggish. While Polyphemus can deal heavy damage, his attacks are generally easy to dodge. Caution is still advised, as many attacks possess an area-of-effect (AoE) characteristic, launching shockwaves or arcs toward the player.
Players should particularly be wary of his grab attack and boulder throws, which can severely deplete your health. Eliminate his sheep to hinder his healing and bombard him with ranged assaults to secure an uncomplicated victory.
7 Headmistress Hecate
Best Teacher Melinoe Could Ask For
Hecate, the Goddess of Magic and Crossroads, serves as Melinoe’s mentor and an initial obstacle on her journey to confront Chronos, the titan of time. This confrontation tests Melinoe’s readiness against her teacher’s formidable skills.
This encounter comprises three challenging phases, featuring a blend of melee strikes, illusions for ranged attacks, and transformations that complicate the fight significantly. Players will appreciate Hecate’s complexity, as familiarizing oneself with her attack patterns leads to preparation for the relentless challenges that lie ahead.
6 Infernal Cerberus
Good Boy Turned Evil
Next up is Cerberus, your family dog turned enemy. He may not be the toughest adversary, but facing off against your beloved pet adds a layer of emotional turmoil to the battle.
While you had the option to circumvent Cerberus in the original game, the sequel presents a more intense scenario where he has succumbed to the influence of Chronos’s minion shades. The fight features two phases, the first of which begins in a center-controlled stance.
It’s during the second phase that Cerberus becomes aggressive, utilizing flaming attacks and charging across the arena. As was the case with Polyphemus, many of his attacks carry AoE damage, requiring adaptability and patience from the player to successfully navigate the battle.
5 Scylla And The Sirens
Music To Help You Drown Your Sorrows
Ascending the difficulty scale, the encounter with Scylla and her sirens, Roxy and Jetty, presents an exhilarating challenge. This fight is characterized by Scylla’s entrancing song, which adds a captivating musical element to the struggle.
Players must contend with multiple foes simultaneously, making situational awareness crucial as missteps could cost you valuable health, especially during the early stages of the game. Scylla also boasts three distinct phases, with the latter ones ratcheting up the intensity, challenging players to think quickly and act decisively.
The pacing of this battle keeps the adrenaline flowing; after the initial skirmish, expect an enhanced adversarial experience, followed by a return to tactical gameplay in a drawn-out final phase. The joyous thrill of this encounter easily lands it high on the fun meter, even if not based solely on difficulty.
4 Eris, Strife Incarnate
Fights You Just For The Love Of The Game
Next, players face Eris, whose motivation for combat lacks any justification, rendering this encounter particularly vexing. Players will question the rationale behind fighting her as she embodies Strife with seemingly no higher purpose.
Equipped with formidable weaponry, including the powerful Adamant Rail, Eris’s fight presents a total of four phases (the latter two being somewhat repetitive).Understanding her moves early is vital, as her damage output increases with each transition, making attentiveness key to survival.
3 Prometheus, Titan Of Foresight
Bringer Of Fire To Humanity
Prometheus, the Titan of foresight, provides a compelling fight steeped in tragic motivations. His defiance against Zeus marked a pivotal moment in mythology, as he risked eternal punishment to deliver fire to humanity.
After enduring countless torments, Prometheus has emerged embittered, and as you journey toward Mount Olympus, he stands ready to challenge you. This boss battle unfolds over three challenging phases, where players must navigate through an array of damaging fire-based attacks.
Specific attention is required during the transition to each new phase, as the number of fire trails he generates increases, adding to the difficulty of this memorable confrontation.
2 Chronos, Titan Of Time
The One Who Betrayed His Own Father
In Greek mythology, Chronos represents the treacherous path of power and ambition. His betrayal of his father and tumultuous reign shaped his eventual defeat at the hands of Zeus and his siblings.
This battle takes place across two intricate phases; however, it cleverly incorporates sub-phases within each stage. The pace of the battle swiftly escalates, featuring both crowd control tactics and swift slashes that demand acute reflexes. Encountering Chronos in a clock-themed arena adds a thematic context that enriches this climactic struggle.
1 Typhon, Father Of All Monsters
Creator Of The Ugliest Monsters
Your ultimate challenge comes in the guise of Typhon, hailed as the Father of All Monsters. Renowned for his size and destructive capabilities, this battle tests both skill and perseverance.
Typhon’s fight is notorious for its hidden health bar, forcing players to endure relentless attacks across four phases that increasingly intensify, showcasing a variety of formidable offensive maneuvers. From explosive projectiles to controlling legions of foes, this encounter demands patience and precision, making each victory over him a satisfying yet hard-earned achievement.
Even the gods harbor fears of Typhon; thus, receiving assistance from Zeus during the fight underscores its remarkable challenge and depth. Ultimately, the exhilarating reward of overcoming this formidable foe is a highlight of Hades 2.
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