Hades 2: Weapons and Aspects List
- Witch’s Staff (Descura)
- Sister Blades (Lim and Oros)
- Umbral Flames (Ygnium)
- Moonstone Axe (Zorephet)
- Argent Skull (Revaal)
- Black Coat (Xinth)
- How to Unlock Hidden Aspects
Weapons in Hades II are called Nocturnal Arms, and each weapon has multiple Aspects that completely change how it plays. Some focus on faster Omega attacks, others turn weapons into burst-damage monsters, while hidden Aspects introduce entirely new mechanics.
As of the current version of the game, there are six main weapons with four Aspects each, including hidden variants. Choosing the right combination can dramatically change your run style.
1. Witch’s Staff (Descura)
The Witch’s Staff is the starting weapon and one of the most balanced options in the game. It combines safe ranged pressure with fast Omega abilities, making it beginner-friendly while still scaling well into harder runs.
Available Aspects:
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Aspect of Melinoë
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Aspect of Circe
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Aspect of Momus
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Aspect of Anubis (Hidden Aspect)
The Aspect of Circe is especially popular because it creates a Psychic Leash effect tied to your Casts and familiar interactions. Many players consider it one of the strongest Cast-focused builds in the game.
2. Sister Blades (Lim and Oros)
The Sister Blades focus on speed, mobility, and aggressive melee combat. They reward fast reactions and close-range pressure.
Available Aspects:
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Aspect of Melinoë
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Aspect of Pan
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Aspect of Artemis
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Aspect of Morrigan (Hidden Aspect)
The Aspect of Artemis adds powerful parry-style gameplay, while Morrigan introduces the Blood Triad mechanic for huge burst damage. Community discussions often rank the blades among the most fun weapons in the game.
3. Umbral Flames (Ygnium)
Umbral Flames are unique ranged weapons that fire magical projectiles while emphasizing spacing and delayed damage.
Available Aspects:
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Aspect of Melinoë
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Aspect of Moros
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Aspect of Eos
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Aspect of Supay (Hidden Aspect)
The Aspect of Moros is widely discussed because of its explosive delayed-hit playstyle, although some players find the weapon harder to master compared to more straightforward options.
4. Moonstone Axe (Zorephet)
The Moonstone Axe is the heavy weapon option, built around slow but devastating hits.
Available Aspects:
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Aspect of Melinoë
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Aspect of Charon
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Aspect of Thanatos
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Aspect of Nergal (Hidden Aspect)
The Aspect of Charon is particularly strong for Cast synergy builds and high-damage setups. Meanwhile, the hidden Aspect of Nergal introduces Berserk mechanics after enough successful strikes.
5. Argent Skull (Revaal)
The Argent Skull works differently from every other weapon because it uses ammo-style skull projectiles that must be retrieved.
Available Aspects:
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Aspect of Melinoë
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Aspect of Medea
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Aspect of Persephone
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Aspect of Hel (Hidden Aspect)
The Aspect of Medea is highly popular because it enables explosive close-range combos. Persephone is also considered one of the safest high-level Aspects due to its invulnerability potential and strong Boon scaling.
6. Black Coat (Xinth)
The Black Coat is one of the newest and flashiest weapons, functioning almost like a magical exosuit with punches, dashes, and ranged attacks.
Available Aspects:
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Aspect of Melinoë
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Aspect of Selene
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Aspect of Nyx
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Aspect of Shiva (Hidden Aspect)
This weapon emphasizes mobility and aggressive close-range combat while mixing in projectile pressure. Many players enjoy it because it feels extremely different from traditional Hades weapons.
7. How to Unlock Hidden Aspects
Hidden Aspects require several steps before they become available.
Generally, you must:
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Unlock all normal Aspects for a weapon
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Upgrade one Aspect to Rank V
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Speak to a specific NPC associated with that weapon
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Learn the Waking Phrase
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Activate the Aspect at the weapon altar
Each weapon has its own associated character tied to the unlock process.
Because Hidden Aspects drastically change gameplay, many players treat them as the true endgame progression system for weapons.
Different Aspects also scale differently depending on your Boons, Arcana setup, and preferred combat style, which is why tier lists vary so much between players and patches.
Which weapon have you been using the most so far in Hades II?
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