UNDERWORLD CODEX — ENTRY OF MELINOE
Hades 2: Weapon Aspect Tier List & Complete Boss Guide (2026)
The path to Olympus is paved with the bones of the unprepared. This codex catalogs every Nocturnal Arm aspect ranked by viability and provides boss-specific strategies to conquer Chronos himself.
Guide Content — Hades 2
Boon Tier List: All gods ranked, best boon synergies, and optimal duo/legendary combinations.
Source: Official Game Wiki / Strategy Guide | © Game Publisher
Weapon Aspect Guide: All Nocturnal Arms aspects, Daedalus hammer upgrades, and optimal builds.
Source: Official Game Wiki / Strategy Guide | © Game Publisher
Boss Strategy Chart: Every guardian's attack patterns, safe zones, and recommended boons to counter them.
Source: Official Game Wiki / Strategy Guide | © Game Publisher
I. Weapon Aspect Tier List
| Tier | Aspect | Weapon | Why It's Strong |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Medea | Argent Skull | Charged Special nuke; devastating single-target DPS |
| S | Anubis | Witch's Staff | Damaging fields that pull enemies; exceptional CC & uptime |
| S | Circe | Witch's Staff | Powerful dual-cast combos; melts rooms and bosses |
| S | Charon | Moonstone Axe | Omega Special into massive AoE Cast; deletes bosses |
| S | Nergal | Moonstone Axe | Self-healing berserker; forgiving and powerful sustain |
| A | Shiva | Black Coat | Absorbs Omega Specials for colossal single-target strikes |
| A | Morrigan | Sister Blades | Attack-Special-Omega chains with explosive finishers |
| A | Melinoe | Witch's Staff | Versatile starter; adapts to hybrid and Omega builds |
| B | Nyx, Hel, Supay, Persephone | Various | Situational; need specific synergies |
II. Boss Strategies & Recommended Builds
Hecate (First Major Boss)
Dodge through Pulsing Rifts at the last second. When cursed, dodge towards the curse. Recommended: Witch's Staff (Circe/Anubis) or Moonstone Axe (Charon/Nergal).
Scylla & The Sirens
Prioritize the stationary Drummer Siren. Use AoE to hit both Scylla and Sirens. Recommended: Witch's Staff (Circe) or Moonstone Axe (Charon) with Omega Geyser.
Cerberus
Stay mobile, avoid red eruption zones. Dodge diagonally after ground slams. Recommended: Witch's Staff (Circe) for mid-range or Umbral Flames (Moros) for AoE pressure.
Chronos (Final Boss)
Pure DPS and patience check. Avoid Temporal Stop circles. Destroy summoned Flags to remove invulnerability. Recommended: Moonstone Axe (Charon) — safest and most consistent with Omega Geysers.
Polyphemus
Stay mid-range. When he yells "Where's My Sheep?", get away immediately (instant-kill grab). Destroy all six pylons before the fight. Recommended: Witch's Staff (Circe) or Moonstone Axe (Charon/Nergal).
III. How to Unlock & Upgrade Aspects
Unlock all 6 Nocturnal Arms → meet Hecate → brew Aspects of Night and Darkness (5 Bronze + 1 Nightshade). Upgrade at Training Grounds: Ranks 1-3 use common reagents; Ranks 4-5 require Nightmares from high-end content.
"Death is not the end. It is a lesson. Learn it well."