Hades 2, even in its current Early Access state, has so much to offer. The number is high that there are other ways you go before starting a stroll. One way on one opposite side of the entrance to Erebus is one you’ll see right away, but won’t open. You need to complete some tasks before.
If you’re curious about how to access the ward and find out what’s on the other side by yourself, we’ll be skipping spoilers in the first section below. But if you’re interested in what you might come across, feel free to leap towards the second part of the guide. Here’s how to unlock the warden in the Crossroads in Hades 2 and obtain entry upstairs.
How to unlock the warden in Hades 2
Unlocking the ward in Hades 2 isn’t something you can insist on. Instead, specific character interactions—mostly with Hecate and two coming back characters from the initial game—will begin a series of talks about what’s on the other side of that door. Eventually, you’ll receive an incantation for it, which has some hefty requirements. Deal with the incantation and the ward will be open. These are the overall, non-spoilery steps if you require some slight guidance.
If some additional bits are needed, let’s talk about the coming back characters mentioned previously.
Here are the steps for unlocking the ward in the Crossroads area in Hades 2:Â
Having a chit chat with Hecate Hermes, and Chaos whenever convenient: As you head to the boss room of Erebus, you’ll spot Hecate, with Hermes and Chaos popping up here and there during journey. To grease the wheels, offer them some nectar whenever you can. Then, slap on the Keepsake of each one to up your chances of meeting them.
The characters will start dropping hints about the ward: After some chit-chats with the mentioned folks, especially Hermes, other important characters will start talking about the ward’s spot quite often. At this point, just keep running.
You’ll eventually acquire the Permeation of Witching-Wards charm: Prioritize unlocking the Fated Intervention and Doomed Beckoning first if you haven’t. Focus on encountering the three mentioned characters to get access to Permeation of Witching-Wards.
Once you have the charm for the ward, there are a couple more steps to follow.
How to snag Shadow for Permeation of Witching-Wards in Hades 2
To craft the Permeation of Witching-Wards charm, you’ll need three materials: One Cinder from defeating Hecate; three Moly that randomly drop in Erebus; and one Shadow, a rare commodity.
To obtain Shadow in Hades 2, continue encountering Chaos (and stepping into their Chaos Gates) until you receive the Shadow Extraction recipe. This unlocks the Alchemy section in the charm menu.
For the recipe, gather 30 Ash and 30 Psyche, common materials, and 3 Fate Fabric, a resource that’s easier to find than you think. Once you have everything, start the charm—watch out for the timer hitting 12, indicating you need to clear at least 12 locations or engage in an event that moves time forward (like offering bath salts to someone).
Once you have your hands on Shadow, you can complete the Permeation of Witching-Wards charm. After that, you can choose between heading down to Erebus or using the previously blocked staircase above. For more juicy details, jump to the next section.
What on earth is existence on the beside of the infirmary in Hell 2?
The sizable uncover that mermaid remain dimly implying is that the infirmary brings thee to the expanse. Whereas the expanse hath been assigned for the final leg of a sprint in the preliminary game, it’s a wholly distinct alternate lane in Hell 2, guiding to different zones completely.
Even subsequent to unlocking the infirmary, thou shalt preserve the electing of whither to proceed each eve. Without doubt, some mermaids might inspire thee into electing one above the other, but it’ll be up to thee whither thou desire to undertake a sprint. Bear in memory that some substances and exchanges will only be accessible on either edge which, across period, might be more weighty in thy determinations.
