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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. Hades was a brutal ruler and was revered throughout the Ancient Greek world.
He loved his wife Persephone deeply. Her annual return to Hades controlled the seasons, her absence causing harsh winters and her return giving life-giving springs.
Nectar
Giving Nectar away is the most effective method to gain the respect of the gods of Supergiant Games epic roguelike Hades 2. This is done by distributing Nectar to characters in the Crossroads or Underworld. Nectar is a giftable item that can be used to open new dialogue with gods, boost your level of affluence with them by one and gain a Keepsake for each god when you gift them their first bottle of Nectar.
You can get Nectar if you give it to specific characters from the Underworld. For instance Headmistress Hecate or the heavenly Boon gods. You can also obtain it by completing god-specific quests, and sometimes, from the Wretched Broker of the House of Hades. Additionally there are god-specific Boons such as Sunken Treasure from Poseidon or Premium Vintage from Dionysus can drop it. It can also be obtained by fishing in Elysium.
Once you've given your character the first bottle of nectar, they'll offer to gift you with a keepsake. Keepsakes are the remembrances of friendship with a particular character, will grant you several bonuses in battle.
After giving a person their third or fourth bottle of nectar, you'll unlock their Fated List prophecies, allowing you to grow your relationship with them by increasing the number of hearts shown on their index card. You can also continue to offer them Nectar in order to strengthen your relationship with them and earn more Keepsakes.
You can switch Keepsakes between characters in the big room of the House of Hades with Skelly, the training dummy, right next to your weapons and accessories. You can also purchase the Keepsake Collection Regional upgrade from the House Contractor in order to switch your Keepsake to another region. This allows you to quickly change between your favorite items and get the most benefit from each god you have good relations with.
Ambrosia
If you're playing the godlike Roguelite Hades You've probably already realized that Nectar is the key to establishing connections with gods of various kinds. Have you ever come across Ambrosia an uncommon cousin to Nectar that can be used for different uses? This guide will explain how to get this potent resource.
Ambrosia was a mystical drink that the Greek gods drank or consumed. It was believed to bring immortality on whoever consumed it. It was also used to mask foul smells. For example, in the Odyssey in which Menelaus and his troops were disguised as seal skins, a goddess wearing ambrosia rose from the heavens to take on the dangerous smell.
Ambrosia was a special food that was reserved for the Olympian gods and was frequently used in rituals to mark the line between death and immortality. It also represented a symbol of perfection in the divine as illustrated in the story of Achilles who was given ambrosia oil by his mother Thetis to make him immortal. He died in the end due to the fact that his heel was not treated.
Ambrosia, in addition to being consumed and drunk by the Olympian Gods, was also used to treat wounds and apply anoints to bodies. In two myths, it was said that Apollo applied ambrosia to the corpses of Sarpedon and Patroclus and Patroclus, while Thetis applied ambrosia to Patroclus. These stories could be meant to suggest that immortality was a blessing that could be taken away just as easily as it was given, thus establishing the divinity of ambrosia, as well as the distinction between immortal and mortal life.
While contemporary scholars have posited that ambrosia is likely honey, there is the possibility that it was intended to be a hallucinogenic plant known as Amanita Muscaria. It would explain why the ancients believed it could give immortality.
Like Ambrosia, Keepsakes are used to ingratiate yourself with the gods in Hades 2. Supergiant Games This epic reimagining of Greek mythology features some of the most potent pantheon-building mechanics in recent memory. While you fight your way through the Underworld you can offer Nectar when you reach any god or NPC. Certain gods will reward you with the player with a Keepsake. These unique items provide beneficial bonuses that make it easier for Zagreus to escape the Underworld.
In contrast to Boons, Keepsakes can be upgraded by the player throughout many runs. This can be accomplished by defeating enemies in locations that have the god's Keepsake attached, or by visiting the god's store at the Crossroads. The item's Rank will rise and also provide a bonus that can be used in combat. Keepsakes are ranked according to the number of battles won with them, which means they're a good way to get a massive increase in damage or healing during combat.
There are 16 Keepsakes in all each with its own unique benefit. If you're trying to survive in the Underworld They're a great method to prioritize your gifts. They're also a great alternative to the traditional god's Boons when you don't wish to wait for them to appear at the Rift of Thessaly or in a God Gate.
Some gods have special Keepsakes However, you must go to their respective shops in the Underworld. This includes Charon who has a unique shop location in the Rift of Thessaly, and Sisyphus is found at the Merchant's Circle on one of the boats or Medea and is located in the City of Ephyra. Hecate is another god that grants you a Keepsake when you give her Nectar in the city of Thebes although hers can be difficult to find since she only spawns during combat above ground.
For example Hecate's Keepsake lets the player automatically restore a portion of their magical power each night, up to a maximum amount determined by the Keepsake's Rank. It also reduces how much damage the player suffers from the front, and also deals slightly more damage when attacking behind.
Keepsake Keepsake
In addition to the gods themselves, Hades offers a number of other characters with whom you can build relationships (purely platonic sorry). Gifting them bottles of Nectar may provide them with special gifts that increase Zagreus ability as he makes his escape from the Underworld. Those gifts are called Keepsakes, and they're one of the most important things in the game.
The way they work is easy: each time you clear an encounter, there's a chance the character will have their Keepsake upgraded by up to three ranks. Once a Keepsake is at rank three, a new buff can be applied to your next encounter. Some examples of these buffs include:
The Sigil of Death increases ZagreusGod Gauge's default percentage when an encounter begins. Hades's Aid Call will fill the gauge after activation. It can be improved by upgrading it, however, unquipping it between levels resets the God Gauge to zero.
Each god's Keepsake offers unique buffs that are extremely helpful both in the beginning and later phases of the game. Our top recommendation is grabbing the Cerberus Keepsake or the Old Spiked Collar, as soon as you can in order to provide your health with a substantial boost.
The rest of the gods' Keepsakes are also worth grabbing as soon as you can. The Arachne, Narcissus and Megaera Keepsakes are especially valuable because they let you acquire a new weapon early on.