Hades 2: All Boons

Are you curious, what Boons can you get for your main character in Hades 2? Here is a list of everything you need to know.

Hades 2 Story and Setting - All Boons

Boons are buffs that Melinoë can get from gods that exist in Hades 2. Those bonuses can include abilities, weapon upgrades, moves, and other benefits to help you in the Underworld. Remember that this page was created during Hades 2 early access, so some of the information about the boons may change, and many effects are unknown. We will update this page when the information becomes available.

All Boons i Hades 2

Below is a list of all the gods and boons they can grant you:

  • Boons of Aphrodite
  • Boons of Apollo
  • Boons of Artemis
  • Boons of Demeter
  • Boons of Hephaestus
  • Boons of Hestia
  • Boons of Poseidon
  • Boons of Selene
  • Boons of Zeus

Aphrodite Boons

Aphrodite Boons 04 - Hades 2

Aphrodite is a goddess of love in Hades 2. Here are the boons he can grant Melinoë:

Boon NameDescriptionDamage and Effect
Flutter FlourishYour Specials deal more damage to nearby foes.Common: Close-Up Damage +100%
Rare: Close-Up Damage +150%
Rapture RingYour Casts drag foes in and inflict Weak.Common: Weak Damage Reduction +10%
Rare: Weal Damage Reduction +15%
Heart BreakerWhenever you use 30 Magick, create a Heartthrob.Common: Heartthrob Damage
Rare: Heartthrob Damage: 180
Flutter StrikeYour Attacks deal more damage to nearby foes.Common: Close-Up Damage +80%
Glamour GainIn each Encounter, 1 foe is always Weak. You gradually restore Magick near Weak foes.Common: Magick Restoration 6 every 1 second.
Rare: Magick Restoration 8 every 1 second.
Shameless AttitudeWhile you have at least 80% HP, you deal more damage.Rare: High-Life Bonus Damage +15%
Epic: High-Life Bonus Damage +20%

Apollo Boons

Apollo Dialogue Art - Hades 2

Apollo is a god of light in Hades 2. Here are the boons he can grant Melinoë:

Boon NameDescriptionDamage and Effect
Nova FlourishYour Specials deal more damage in a larger area.Common: Special Damage +60%
Epic: Special Damage +100%
Blinding SprintYour Sprint is faster and inflicts Daze on nearby foes.Common: Sprint Speed +30%
Rare: Sprint Speed +40%
Epic: Sprint Speed +5)%
Light SmiteAfter you take damage, your foe takes damage and you inflict Daze on all foes.Common: Revenge Damage: 50
Rare: Revenge Damage: 75
Lucid GainWhile standing in your Casts, gradually restore Mana.Common: Magick Restoration +12 every 1 second.
Nova StrikeYour Attacks deal more damage in a larger area.Common: Attack Damage +40%
Rare: Attack Damage: +50%

Artemis Boons

Artemis Boons 02 - Hades 2

Artemis is a goddess of the hunt in Hades 2. Here are the boons he can grant Melinoë:

Boon NameDescriptionDamage and Effect
Easy ShotA piercing arrow fires toward any foe damaged by your Cast.Common: Arrow Damage: 20
First BloodFoes with at least 80% HP or 80% Armor may take Critical damage.Common: Critical Chance +10%
Lethal SnareFoes in your Casts may take Critical damage from your Attacks.Common: Critical Chance +8%
Pressure PointsAny damage you deal may be Critical.Common: Critical Chance +3%
Support FireAfter you hit with your Attacks or Specials, fire a seeking arrow.Common: Arrow Damage: 10
Rare: Arrow Damage: 15
Silver StreakAfter you Dash, your Cast Moves deal more damage for 2 seconds.Common: Bonus Omega Damage +10%
Death WarrantA random foe occasionally becomes Marked. If it takes Critical damage, this repeats.Common: Time Between Marks: 20 seconds.

Demeter Boons

Demeter Boons 01 - Hades 2

Demeter is a goddess of seasons in Hades 2. Here are the boons he can grant Melinoë:

Boon NameDescriptionDamage and Effect
Ice StrikeYour Attacks deal more damage and inflict Freeze.Common: Attack Damage: +30%
Ice FlourishYour Specials deal more damage and inflict Freeze.Common: Special Damage +40%
Epic: +80%
Tranquil GainAfter remaining inactive for 1 second, rapidly restore Magick until you act.Common: Magick Restoration +25 every 1 second.
Frigid SprintYour Sprint forms a Cyclone around you that lingers after you stop.Common: Cyclone Damage: 4 every 0.25 seconds.
Rare: 6 every 0.25 seconds.
Cold StorageYour Freeze effects last longer.Common: Freeze Effect +50%
Rare: Freeze Effect +3 seconds.
Arctic RingYour Casts repeatedly deal damage in the area and inflict Freeze.Common: Cast Damage: 10 every 0.5 seconds.

Hephaestus Boons

Hephaestus Boons 02 - Hades 2

Hephaestus is a god of the forge in Hades 2. Here are the boons he can grant Melinoë:

Boon NameDescriptionDamage and Effect
Volcanic FlourishYour Specials occasionally create a blast that deals 400 damage in the area.Common: Blast Recharge Time: 20 Seconds.
Rare: Blast Recharge Time: 18 Seconds.
Anvil RingYour Casts deal damage 3 times in succession, but in a smaller area.Common: TBA
Rare: Cast Damage: 70 every 1 second.
Heavy MetalGain some defense. Foes’ attacks cannot knock you away.Common: TBA
Rare: Armor Gained +75
Fixed GainYou take -10% damage, and restore some Magick whenever you take damage.Common: Magick Restored from Damage: 50
Rare: Magick Restored from Damage: 75
Epic: Magick Restored from Damage: 100
Uncanny FortitudeGain bonus HP based on your Magick limit.Common: Max Life from Magick +20%
Rare: Max Life from Magick +30%
Epic: Max Life from Magick +40%
Smithy SprintAfter you Sprint for 1 second, use 10 magick to create a blast that deals damage to nearby foes.Common: Area Damage: 200
Rare: Area Damage: 300
Tough TradeIf you take damage during your Attacks or Specials, they are stronger if they hit.Common: Bonus Weapon Damage +100%
Molten TouchYour Attacks and Specials deal bonus damage to Armor.Common: Damage vs. Armor +20%
Volcanic StrikeYour Attacks occasionally create a blast that deals 200 damage in the area.Common: Blast Recharge Time: 20 seconds.

Hestia Boons

Hestia Boons 01 - Hades 2

Hestia is a goddess of flame in Hades 2. Here are the boons he can grant Melinoë:

Boon NameDescriptionDamage and Effect
Flame StrikeYour Attacks inflict Scorch.Common: Scorch Damage: 20
Rare: Scorch Damage: 25
Hearth GainRapidly restore Magick, but you have -20% HP.Common: Magick Restoration: +7 every 1 second.
Epic: Magick Restoration: +13 every 1 second.
Glowing CoalHold Cast to aim a fiery projectile that explodes on impact. The binding circle forms there.Common: Blast Damage: 50
Rare: Blast Damage: 70
Flame FlourishYour Specials inflict ScorchCommon: Scorch Damage: 15
Smoulder RingYour Casts repeatedly inflict Scorch on foes.Common: Scorch Damage: 30 every 1 second.
Soot SprintYour Sprint destroys most ranged shots near you, and inflicts Scorch on foes that fired.Common: Scorch Damage per Projectile: 2

Poseidon Boons

Poseidon Boons 01 - Hades 2

Poseidon is a god of the sea in Hades 2. Here are the boons he can grant Melinoë:

Boon NameDescriptionDamage and Effect
Geyser RingYour Cast immediately detonates, dealing damage and knocking foes away.Common: Omega Cast Damage: 100
Rare: Omega Cast Damage: 150
Breaker SprintYour Sprint deals damage on impact and knocks foes away, but uses 5 Magick per hit.Common: Impact Damage: 80
Rare: Impact Damage: 120
Flood ControlAfter you enter a location, prime 30 Magick to reduce any damage you would take.Common: Damage Reduction per Hit: -2
Ocean’s BountyAny Minor Finds and coins are worth more.Common: Reward Bonus +50%
Rare: Reward Bonus +55%
Epic: Reward Bonus +60%
Heroic: Reward Bonus +65%
Sunken TreasureGain money, HO, and sometimes Ashes and Phsyche.Common: Gold Received +90
Hydraulic MightAt the start of each Encounter, your Attacks and Specials are stronger for 10 seconds.Common: Initial Damage Bonus +100%
Wave FlourishYour Specials hit foes with a splash that knocks other foes away.Common: Splash Damage: 20
Epic: Splash Damage: 40
Fluid GainAfter you strike foes with your Weapon, a Spirit Bubble may appear.Common: Spirit Bubble Chance: 10%
Rare: Spirit Bubble Chance: 12%

Selene Boons

Selene Boons 01 - Hades 2

Selene is a Moon Incarnate in Hades 2. Here are the boons he can grant Melinoë:

Boon NameDescriptionDamage and Effect
Moon WaterYour Hex restores 25 HP up to 3 times, which reset whenever you use Fountains.Unknown
Wolf HowlYour Hex makes you rise up then crash down in the target area for 200 damage.Ready After: 80 Magick
Twilight CurseYour Hex launches a seeking projectile that inflicts Morph on up to 10 susceptible foes.Ready After: 140 Magick
Lunar RayYour Hex fires a beam that deals up to 1200 damage over 3 seconds.Ready After: 120 Magick
Phase ShiftYour Hex makes everything else move 80% slower for 5 seconds.Ready After: 150 Magick
Night BloomYour Hex raises 1 random slain foe from this Encounter to fight for you for 12 seconds.Ready After: 100 Magick

Zeus Boons

Zeus Boons 01 - Hades 2

Zeus is a god of the Olympians in Hades 2. Here are the boons he can grant Melinoë:

Boon NameDescriptionDamage and Effect
Heaven StrikeYour Attack inflicts Blitz.Blitz Damage: 80
Heaven FlourishYour Specials inflict Blitz.Blitz Damage: 100
Storm RingYour Cast also causes lightning bolts to repeatedly strike 1 foe at a time.Bolt Damage: 30 every 0.25 seconds

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