Hades 2: Best Black Coat Build Guide

In Hades 2, the Black Coat Xinth is the final Nocturnal Arm that Melinoe can unlock and use to fight the Titan of Time. In addition, it is quite a unique weapon, as a jetpack that shoots seeking missiles is not a weapon people would expect to appear in Greek mythology. 

The Black Coat is not an easy weapon to use at first, as there are many mechanics you can utilise. To help you out, here’s the best build that you can use for the Black Coat Xinth in Hades 2.

Hidden Aspect for Best Black Coat Build in Hades 2

For your Aspect, it is best to select the basic one, which is the Aspect of Melinoe. It boosts your Attack, Sprint, and movement speed. While being quite plain, this synergises perfectly with the boons discussed later in this guide. Note that this build is very Attack-focused, but you do also utilise the Omega Special, which is the seeking missiles that lock on the targets. 

If you are feeling overwhelmed when using this weapon, you can also look at the best builds for other weapons like the Moonstone Axe or the Argent Skull. 

Boons and Power Ups for Best Black Coat Build in Hades 2

The Black Coat in Hades 2 has quite a special mechanic when it comes to its Attack. The Attack of this weapon is a series of quick punches that you can chain infinitely, meaning you won’t stop hitting like other weapons. This feature of the Black Coat is perfect to utilise boons that enhance your Attack and survivability at close range. Therefore, for this build, we are going to focus on boons from gods like Poseidon, Aphrodite, and Hestia. 

Poseidon’s boon creates splashes that knock back enemies with each Attack, making it perfect to keep your combo going. Moreover, you can use Aphodite’s and Hestia’s Duo Boon to inflict infinite burn on enemies using your Omega Special if you are low on health. 

Best Boons For Black Coat

Here are all the boons you should prioritise obtaining for this Black Coat build in Hades 2: 

Boon Name	God	Effect
Wave Strike	Poseidon	Your Attacks hit foes with a splash that knocks other foes away.
Slippery Slope	Poseidon	Your splash effects from Poseidon boons also inflict Froth, and Froth deals more damage.
Sea Star	Poseidon	Whenever you claim rewards other than Boons, Daedalus Hammer, or rare resources, a copy may appear.
King Tide	Poseidon	Your splash effects from Poseidon are larger and deal bonus damage to Guardians.
Flutter Flourish	Aphrodite	Your Specials deal more damage to nearby foes.
Flash Fry	Hestia	Your foes perish in a blast that damages any surrounding foes.
Snuffed Candle	Hestia	You deal more damage to foes that are nowhere near other foes.
Island Getaway	Poseidon and Aphrodite	You take less damage from nearby foes. Boons of Aphrodite treat all foes as nearby.
Burning Desire	Aphrodite and Hestia	While foes are Weak, any Scorch they have does not diminish as it deals damage.

Also Read: Hades 2: How To Defeat Chronos Titan Of Time (Boss Guide)

Best Power Ups For Black Coat

Here are some power-ups that work best for this build for Black Coat in Hades 2:

Type	Name	Effect
Famliar	Gale	Gale gives you a 12% Dodge chance and protects you from dying when low on health.
Keepsake	Vivid Sea	You are guaranteed a Poseidon blessing and can rarify it.
Daedalus Hammer	Melting Cross	You deal more damage to armoured enemies. This is perfect for stripping down the knockback immunity.
Daedalus Hammer	Rapid Frame	Your Attacks are 35% faster.

Arcana Setup for Best Black Coat Build in Hades 2

The Arcana setup for this Black Coat build serves quite a few purposes, which are: 

• Extra boon rerolls
• Extra movement speed
• Better boons
• More Attack power

Note that the Arcana setup listed below requires complete mastery over Grasp, which is 30. That said, here are all of them: 

• The Sorceress
• The Huntress
• Persistence
• The Swift Runner
• Death
• The Centaur
• The Enchantress
• The Boatman
• The Artificier
• Excellence
• The Queen
• The Fates
• The Champions
• Divinity

You can switch out Death for Strength and choose to increase your survivability and deal more damage. However, this means you are giving up on your Death Defiances, which is now recommended. 

Tips and Tricks for Best Black Coat Build in Hades 2

Finally, here are some tips and tricks to help you out with the best Black Coat build in Hades 2:

• Prioritise Poseidon’s Attack boon over anything else. You can reset runs to hunt for Wave Strike specifically. 
• Black Coat has a very high movement speed. Use it to escape from enemies quickly. 
• You can block incoming attacks from the front with Omega Attacks.
• Dashing is important for this build, as you are quite vulnerable from the back. In addition, make sure no enemy hits you from behind. 
• Use the duo boon from Hestia and Aphrodite to burn enemies and deal an infinite amount of damage over time. 
• Check Hermes Shrines and Charon Wells for extra boons and buffs.

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