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Hades 2 Ambrosia Guide - How to Bond With Gods in Hades 2

Hades is the God of the Underworld The place where people die. He was a cruel ruler, and was feared throughout the Ancient Greek world.

He loved Persephone greatly. Her annual return to Hades controlled the seasons, her absence causing harsh winters, and her return bringing life-giving springs.

Nectar

Giving Nectar away is the most effective method to gain the respect of the gods of the Supergiant Games epic roguelike Hades 2. This can be done by distributing Nectar to characters in the Crossroads or Underworld. Nectar is a giftable item that can be used to gain access to new dialogue with gods, boost your level of affinity with them by a factor of one, and even gain the gods' Keepsake after you have given them their first bottle of Nectar.

You can obtain Nectar if you give it to specific characters from the Underworld. For instance Headmistress Hecate or the heavenly Boon gods. You can also get it by completing God Quests and occasionally from the wretched broker in the House of Hades. Additionally, certain god-specific Boons such as Sunken Treasure from Poseidon or Premium Vintage from Dionysus can drop it. Finally, fishing in Elysium is a good method to get it.

When you've given an individual your first bottle of Nectar they'll offer to give you a Keepsake in return. Keepsakes are a special reminder of your bond with a character, granting you a variety of buffs that make a huge difference in combat.

When you give a character their third or fourth bottle of nectar, you'll unlock their Fated List prophecies, allowing you to progress your relationship with them by increasing the number of hearts shown on their index card. You can also continue to give them Nectar in order to build your relationship with them and to earn more Keepsakes.

The best part is that you can swap Keepsakes you have equipped between characters by navigating their cabinets located in the big room with Skelly the training dummy in the House of Hades, next to your various weapons and accessories. You can purchase the Keepsake Collection and the Regional upgrade from the House Contractor to allow you to switch your Keepsake between regions. This allows you to quickly switch between your favourites and get the most from every god you have a strong relationship with.

Ambrosia

You've probably heard that Nectar is a rare cousin of Nectar can be used to build relationships with deities when you play the godlike roguelite Hades. Have you ever come across Ambrosia which is a lesser-known cousin to Nectar that can be used for different reasons? This guide will explain how to get this potent resource.

Ambrosia was a mystical drink that the Greek gods consumed or drank. It was believed to bring immortality to those who consumed it. It was also used to cover bad smells. In the Odyssey for instance when Menelaus, his army, and the seal skins they were wearing were disguised Ambrosia, a goddess who carried ambrosia came down from heaven to cover up the deadly smell.

Ambrosia, a food that was reserved for the Olympian Gods, was used in rituals as a way to distinguish between mortal and immortality. It was also a symbol of divine perfection as illustrated in the myth of Achilles who was anointed with ambrosia by his mother Thetis to make him immortal. He died in the end due to the fact that his heel was not treated.

In addition to being eaten and drank by the Olympian gods, ambrosia could also be used as an ointment or salve for wounds or to anoint corpses. In two myths, it was said that Apollo utilized ambrosia on Sarpedon's corpse, and Thetis applied the ambrosia to the body of Patroclus. These myths could have been intended to suggest that immortality is a gift which can be taken away as easily as it is given.

While contemporary scholars have posited that ambrosia was likely honey, there is also the possibility that it was meant to be a hallucinogenic mushroom called Amanita muscaria. This could explain why the ancients believed it gave immortality.

Keepsakes

As in Ambrosia, Keepsakes are used to ingratiate yourself with the gods in Hades 2. Holmes Trail reimagining of Greek mythology includes one of the most powerful pantheon-building mechanics that have been seen in recent times. While you fight your way through the Underworld you can gift Nectar when you reach any god or NPC. Some gods will reward with the player with a Keepsake. These unique items offer useful buffs that make it much easier for Zagreus to escape the Underworld.

In contrast to Boons, Keepsakes can be upgraded by the player throughout multiple runs. This can be accomplished by defeating enemies in areas that have the Keepsake of the corresponding god attached, or by visiting the special shop for gods at the Crossroads. The item's Rank will increase and also provide an additional benefit that can be used during combat. Keepsakes are ranked according to the number of encounters they've been used in. This is a great way to boost your damage or heal.

There are 16 Keepsakes in total each with its own benefit. They're a great method to make your choices when fighting for survival in the Underworld. They're an excellent alternative to the traditional gods' boons, if you do not want to wait for them to appear in the Rift or God Gate.

Certain gods have special Keepsakes that require you to visit their shop in the Underworld. This includes Charon which has a unique shop location in the Rift of Thessaly and Sisyphus, who can be located at the Merchant's Circle on one of the boats, or Medea which is located in the City of Ephyra. Hecate is a god who will give you an Keepsake in exchange for a gift of Nectar to the city of Thebes. However Hers can be difficult to find since she only appears in battle above ground.

For instance, Hecate's Keepsake lets the player instantly restore a portion of their magical power each night, up to a value determined by the Keepsake's rank. It also reduces how much damage the player suffers from the front, and also deals some additional damage when attacking from behind.

Keepsake Keepsake

Hades also offers other characters to form relationships (purely platonic, sorry). The act of giving them bottles of Nectar will sometimes grant them special gifts that boost Zagreus' abilities as he makes his escape from the Underworld. Those gifts are called Keepsakes and they're one of the most important items in the game.

The method they work is quite simple every time you complete an encounter, there's a chance that your character will get their Keepsake upgraded by three ranks or more. Once the Keepsake attains rank 3, it will unlock a new buff that can be applied to the following encounter. These buffs can include:

Sigil of the Dead: Increases Zagreus' default God Gauge percentage at the start of an encounter. Also, it grants access to Hades Aid Call, which fills the gauge once activated. It can be improved by upgrading it, however, unquipping it between levels resets the God Gauge to zero.

Each god's Keepsake provides unique buffs, which can be extremely beneficial in both the beginning and late phases of the game. Our recommendation is to grab the Cerberus Keepsake and the Old Spiked Collar, as soon as possible in order to give your health a significant boost.


The rest of the gods' Keepsakes are also worth getting as soon as you can. The Arachne and Narcissus ones are especially good as they let you pick up an entirely new weapon before you even start, while the Poseidon and Megaera ones let you take more damage when attacking from behind.