Unlocking Iris in Hades 2: A Complete Guide

Iris plays a crucial role in Hades 2, serving as a pivotal resource for casting various incantations that lead to meaningful enhancements in gameplay. The recent update, known as The Olympic Update, has unveiled a new area within the game, brimming with weapons, items, characters, and various other features. Among these new additions, finding the Iris flowers can be quite a task. However, knowing the right places to look can significantly improve your chances of spotting them.

This article offers an extensive guide on Iris in Hades 2, including practical tips for acquiring it.

Locating Iris in Hades 2

Iris can be discovered in the Mount Olympus area (Image via Supergiant Games)

Mount Olympus is the newest region introduced in Hades 2 through the free expansion of The Olympic Update. This is the exclusive location for finding Iris. To access Mount Olympus, follow these steps:

First, make sure you have installed The Olympic Update for Hades 2.
Proceed to the Surface.
Conquer the City of Ephyra by defeating The Cyclops Polyphemus (final boss).
Complete the Rift of Thessaly region by taking down Eris (final boss).

After defeating Eris, you’ll gain access to the Mount Olympus region, which is filled with numerous chambers hosting a range of formidable enemies. Additionally, you can expect to uncover at least one or two Iris flowers in each run through these chambers.

However, there isn’t a specific chamber where Iris flowers can be consistently located. You’ll need to thoroughly explore all chambers. Using the incantation called Observance of Gaia’s Secret can improve your chances of finding these flowers.

Once you’ve obtained Iris in Hades 2, you can use it for the following incantations with the cauldron:

1) Favored of All Keepsakes

Benefit: Allows you to select a Keepsake that is automatically equipped in training zones.
Required items: 2x Iris, 1x Ambrosia, 2x Shaderot

2) Frozen Lifespring

Benefit: Occasionally spawns a Fountain Chamber in the newly added region.
Required items: 3x Iris, 3x Adamant

It’s worth mentioning that Mount Olympus represents the concluding region in Hades 2 following the recent update, with Prometheus, the Titan of Foresight, acting as the final boss.