Hades 2: Best Moonstone Axe Build Guide

The Moonstone Axe, Zoraphet in Hades 2, is the slowest and heaviest-hitting weapon in Melinoe’s arsenal. However, there are countless ways to mitigate the slowness by using a build where each aspect synergises with the other. You can unlock this Nocturnal Arm for ten Silver, which can be mined in Erebus with a Cresect Pickaxe. 

To help you out, here’s a guide on how to make the best Moonstone Axe build in Hades 2.

Hidden Aspect for Best Moonstone Axe Build in Hades 2

Out of all four Aspects of the Moonstone Axe in Hades 2, the Aspect of Thanatos is the best that can make up for an easy and strong build. This Aspect gives you a 45% increase in Attack speed at max level, along with a special buff that rewards flawless gameplay.

If you do not get hit when using Aspect of Thanatos, you gain Mortality, which increases your Omega hit critical chance by up to 20%. However, taking a hit from enemies resets the counter. For such a slow weapon, any attack speed increases your damage per second by a lot. In addition, you can combine this with some boons that rely on Attack or normal hits. 

Boons and Power Ups for Best Moonstone Axe Build in Hades 2

As mentioned earlier, using the Moonstone Axe in Hades 2 means you are going to heavily rely on Attacks for dealing most of the damage. Due to this, boons from Aphrodite and Apollo are best for this weapon, as you can benefit from the extra range and damage. Moreover, you also have to prioritise power-ups that enhance your Attack damage. 

The curse that is going to help you most is Weak from Aphrodite, as it decreases the damage dealt to you. For a build where you need to get in close, this one can help you survive each night, especially in boss fights. If you have a Demeter Keepsake, you can use it in the third or fourth region to get a boon that inflicts Freeze on enemies. Doing so allows you to get close to stronger enemies without risking damage.

Best Boons For Moonstone Axe

Here’s a list of all the boons that are important for this best Moonstone Axe build in Hades 2: 

Boon Name	God	Effect
Flutter Strike	Aphrodite	Increase your Attack damage dealt to nearby targets.
Glamour Gain	Aphrodite	Inflict Weak on nearby enemies and restore Magick every second when enemies have Weak.
Nervous Wreck	Aphrodite	When you inflict Weak on enemies, there is a chance for the enemy to be inflicted with random Olympian curses.
Sweet Surrender	Aphrodite	Weak inflicted enemies take more damage.
Nova Flourish	Apollo	Your Special covers a larger area and deals more damage.
Solar Ring	Apollo	Your Cast inflicts Daze and does a massive burst of damage before disappearing.
Back Burner	Apollo	Foes inflicted with Daze take more Backstab damage.
Extra Dose	Apollo	Your Attack gains a chance to hit twice.
Super Nova	Apollo	Your Cast slowly expands in size.
Frigid Rush	Demeter	Your Sprint forms a gust of air around you that damages enemies and slows them down.
Steady Growth	Demeter	Clearing rooms buffs your existing boons.
Weed Killer	Demeter	Your Omega Attack deals more damage but uses +10 Magick.
Snuffed Candle	Hestia	You deal more damage to enemies that are isolated.
Hasty Retreat	Hermes	You gain a small amount of dodge chance per boon you have.
Nimble Limbs	Hermes	Your Attack, Special, and Cast speed are faster.
Hearty Appetite	Demeter/Aphrodite	You deal an extra 10% damage to enemies for every +50 health you have.

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Best Power Ups For Moonstone Axe

These are the power-ups you should look for during your runs. Most can be set before the night begins, but some are entirely luck-dependent and can only be obtained during the run itself. That said, here are all of them: 

Type	Name	Effect
Familiar	Raki	You gain an increased critical chance for all types of strikes.
Keepsake	Luckier Tooth from Schelemeus	You gain one more Death Defiance.
Daedalus Hammer	Rapid Hack	You gain 30% more Attack speed.
Daedalus Hammer	Seething Marauder	Your Attack deals 60 damage to surrounding foes.

Arcana Setup for Best Moonstone Axe Build in Hades 2

Arcanas for this Moonstone Axe build have quite a few purposes, which are: 

• Provide rerolls
• Damage boosts 
• Increased survivability
• Higher chance of rare boons 

Note that all the Arcana cards listed below require at least 28 Grasp. That said, here is the Arcana setup for the best Moonstone Axe build in Hades 2: 

• The Sorceress
• The Furies
• The Huntress
• Persistence
• The Messenger
• The Swift Runner
• Death
• The Centaur
• The Enchantress
• The Artificier
• Excellence
• Strength
• Divinity

You can add other cards to this setup, like Night or The Moon, depending on how much extra Grasp you have in your playthrough. 

Tips and Tricks for Best Moonstone Axe Build in Hades 2

Lastly, here are some tips and tricks that will help you when using this build for the Moonstone Axe in Hades 2: 

• Focus on obtaining the Aphrodite boons as soon as possible. Doing so can help you get through the earlier regions much faster.
• Dash and Sprint around to reposition yourself between Attacks. Moreover, you can dash between the axe swings so that the combo doesn’t break.
• If you are having trouble not getting hit, use a Demeter boon to apply Freeze to enemies.
• Start with the Aphrodite Keepsake to guarantee a blessing from her.
• Make use of Charon Wells and Hermes Shrines to obtain blessings and buffs regularly. 
• Use the Dices you gain from Arcana to switch up the rewards in a room.
• Use your Omega Special to deal with enemies who are far from you. 
• Run around the room if you are low on Magick. Glamour Gain can provide you with full Magick in seconds.

Finally, take the time to upgrade everything around your hideout. You won’t be able to create a proper build unless you have all the essential upgrades that make you stronger in Hades 2.

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