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Hades 2is finally playable to the public, introducing many new systems and mechanics to its predecessor’s already intoxicating and exhilarating gameplay. If the first entry of the series was up your alley,Hades 2 will provide everything you want and then some,making it worthwhile to check out for newcomers and fans alike.
And, if the combat was something you gelled well with the first Hades, you will likely love the new additions made and introduced in its sequel. Hades 2 introduces many new ways to engage with your weapons and abilities, unlocking various ways to dispatch the endless hordes of enemies that try to send you back to the Crossroads.
Updated June 04, 2025, by Seth Parmer:Since we published this guide, we have obtained more weapons within Hades 2, enabling us to revisit this guide and add them to the propersections.You can now find the best Boons, Upgrades, and more on the Argent Skull in this guide!
Please note that Hades 2 is currently in Early Access, and everything below is subject to change. If any of the Omega Moves, Boons, Weapon Aspects, or Upgrades were to receive any changes, we will be sure to update this guide to reflect those changes!
What Are Omega Moves In Hades 2?
Unlike its predecessor, Hades 2 introduces aMagick Gaugelocated just above the Health Gauge in thebottom left cornerof the screen. Thisblue barisused up whenever you perform an Omega Move,which is also a new addition to the series.
Omega Movesare actions you canperform by holding down an attack input,enabling you to deliver devastating charged attacks with various properties depending on the Boons, Weapons, and Upgrades you have.
For example, pressingSquare/Xwill have you perform a standard attack, butholding that input down will have Melinoë charge the action and deliver a more potent versionof the attack. Thisalso workswith herTriangle/YandCircle/Battacks as well.
Omega Attack
Hold Square/X
Cast a powerful Magick Attack in a straight line in front and behind of Melinoë.
Omega Cast
Hold Circle/B
Summon a large AoE around Melinoë that explodes after a brief period, ensnaring and damaging anything caught inside.
Melinoë marks a target before swiftly teleporting behind them while delivering a devastating attack.
Omega Special
Hold Triangle/Y
Draws five projectile paths directly ahead of Melinoë, having her throw five daggers at various angles in front of her, covering a broad range.
Melinoë begins launching larger ghosts from the Umbral Flame that deal considerably more damage, costing five Magick Points each.
Summon two Umbral Flames that violently circle around Melinoë, damaging anything they encounter.
Melinoë charges up for several powerful strikes with the Moonstone Axe. The longer she charges the attack, the more strikes she will deliver.
Costs 10 to 20 MP
Melinoë violently twirls the Moonstone Axe in front of herself, using it as a shield to block incoming attacks before forcefully slamming it into the ground in front of her, creating a series of shockwaves in a straight line.
Melinoë controls where she launches a larger, more potent Skull, enabling her to single out groups of enemies or single targets more efficiently.
Melinoë dashes forward in a straight line having the Argent Skull explode outward as she propels ahead, dealing tremendous amounts of damage in the process.
Costs 15 MP
Best Boons And Upgrades For Omega Moves In Hades 2
As covered above,Omega Moves require lots of Magick Powerto use andcan also be impacted by Boons,Weapon Aspects,and Daedalus Hammer Upgrades.And, since they are incredibly potent attacks, you should be taking advantage of them throughout your runs.
Exceptional Talent
Apollo
Omega Attacks and Specials are doubled at the cost of 20 percent MP.
Solar Ring
Increases damage of Omega Cast and has it execute additional damage in the AoE after the Cast expires for two seconds.
Silver Streak
Artemis
After performing a Dash, all Omega Moves will have increased damage for two seconds.
Local Climate
Demeter
Increases damage of Omega Cast and has the AoE follow you.
Weed Killer
Your Omega Attack has increased damage but costs an additional 10 MP to use.
Controlled Burn
Hestia
Launch a Fire-based Projectile while using your Omega Special at the cost of an additional 10 MP.
Geyser Ring
Poseidon
Omega Cast detonates instantaneously on cast, knocking encroaching enemies back and dealing lots of damage.
Witch’s Staff
Circe
Further improves the casting speed of all Omega Moves by 15 percent.
Momus
If Melinoë’s HP is below 50 percent, she can exchange her Omega Special for +5 HP.
Sister Blade
Improved casting speed of your Omega Special and allows Melinoë to Parry and Riposte instantly after using this action.
Umbral Flames
Melinoë
Increases the damage output of the Omega Special for the Umbral Flames.
Moonstone Axe
Charon
Hitting a standard Cast with your Omega Special will have it erupt as if it were an Omega Cast.
Thanatos
Successfully hitting enemies with Omega Moves will raise your Critical Rate by one percent, maxing out at four percent. This effect gets reset when you receive damage.
Raises Attack and Special Damage by 30 percent.
Argent Skull
Persephone
Omega Special Attack is increased by 15 percent and is impacted by Glory.
Aetheric Moonburst
This weapon’s Omega Special receives an additional Power Shot that replenishes five MP and deals 20 percent more damage.
Cross Cataclysm
This weapon’s Omega Attack now attacks horizontally and deals 40 percent more damage.
Double Cataclysm
The Omega Attack no longer travels behind Melinoë but instead delivers two strikes in front of her.
Extending Wallop
Standard Attack reaches much further than before and can have an increased potency of 50 percent on distant targets.
Giga Moonburst
you may now charge the Omega Special twice, resulting in a +300 damage increase at the cost of 40 MP.
Marauder Wallop
Eliminates this weapon’s Omega Attack completely and allows Melinoë to perform faster strikes at a 50 percent increase when the input is held.
Melting Swipe
Dash Strike now deals 60 percent more damage to Armor and covers a much wider area.
Rapid Moonfire
Special Attacks have an additional +5 Power and are 20 percent faster.
Shimmering Moonshot
Special Attack will bounce an additional time, increasing its damage by ten percent each hit.
Boundless Flurry
This weapon’s Omega Special is now faster to cast and requires 66 percent less MP to use.
Concentrated Flurry
Gain four Power per hit when hitting the same opponent with this weapon’s Omega Special.
Dancing Knives
Special Attack bounces an additional two times, increasing its damage by 15 percent per hit.
Escalating Ambush
Defeating an opponent with this weapon’s Omega Attack will provide an additional five Power.
Explosive Ambush
Increases the radius of the cleave during the Omega Attack, dealing an additional 400 damage at the cost of 30 MP.
Final Slice
The final hit of your combo covers a much broader area than before and deals an additional 300 percent damage.
Hook Knives
Your Special Attack now returns to you, dealing an additional 50 percent damage on its way back if it hits your target from behind.
Marauder Slice
Skulking Slice
Hitting enemies from behind via Standard Attacks will increase your damage by 200 percent.
Spiral Knives
Increases the projectiles summoned via this weapon’s Omega Special to 16, dealing an additional 40 percent damage.
Sureshot Flurry
Your Omega Special now hones the projectiles in on a straight line in front of Melinoë, increasing its range by 20 percent.
Concentrated Whirlwind
On repeated hits, Omega Attacks will gain +2 Power, making them much more potent than before.
Empowering Guard
Raises damage output by 50 percent for 15 seconds after blocking incoming attacks.
Executioner’s Chop
The final hit of your combo will now strike twice in rapid succession but at the cost of 20 additional MP.
Furious Whirlwind
Omega Attacks charge substantially faster than before and give you a 60 percent increase to your movement speed.
Giga Cleaver
At the cost of an additional 15 MP, you can now charge your Omega Special twice and unleash two attacks at once.
Melting Shredder
Your Special Attacks now have an increased potency of 35 percent against Armor.
Psychic Whirlwind
While charging Omega Attacks, you can now perform Standard and Special Attacks simultaneously.
Unyielding Slash
When performing Standard Attacks, you receive 20 percent less damage and gain ten Power.
Clean Helix
Your Omega Special now costs two less MP to cast and charges 20 percent faster.
Crushing Comet
Special Attacks can only hit one target now but gain an additional 50 Power as a result.
Furious Fire
Your movement speed is increased by 30 percent when charging Omega Moves. Omega Moves also deal ten percent more damage.
Melting Comet
Your Special Attacks now have an increased potency of 80 percent against Armor.
Split Fire
Landing a Standard Attack on a target will now have it split into two separate projectiles, enabling it to deal additional damage.
Triple Helix
Your Omega Special Attack will generate an additional projectile, allowing you to clear more targets faster.
Colossus Tackle
Performing your Special Attack will have you receive 30 percent less damage and gain 45 Power.
Fetching Array
Removes a Shell but has your remaining Shells return to Melinoë instantly after using them.
Melting Tackle
Your Special Attacks now have an increased potency of 50 percent against Armor.
Sidelong Crash
Your Omega Special now deals 120 percent more damage and covers a much longer range than before.
