Hades 2 Aspect Tier List | Best Aspects Ranked
This tier list ranks the best Aspects in Hades 2, factoring in raw damage potential, consistency across runs, and synergy with the most common Boons. It isn’t about showing every Aspect in a perfect order, but about understanding which are flexible, which are situational, and which desperately need buffs.
S-Tier Aspects (Meta Defining)
Aspect of Medea – Argent Skull
The strongest Aspect in the game. At high rank, Medea gives massive damage boosts to Attacks and Specials while making your Specials explode in larger areas. Runs with Medea dominate speedrun boards and high-Fear clears for a reason. Risky due to no invulnerability on dashes, but once mastered it’s unrivaled.
Aspect of Anubis – Witch’s Staff
This Hidden Aspect makes the Staff a nightmare for enemies. Drop a damaging field with your Attack, then pull foes in with your Special. The combo works with both regular and Omega versions, making it incredibly reliable and easy to play. Pair with Heaven Strike or Flame Strike for devastating synergy.
Aspect of Circe – Witch’s Staff
Built around a double Cast mechanic, Circe rewards strong Boons like Storm Ring. With the right setup, you can practically clear rooms using Cast alone, ignoring Attacks and Specials. It’s one of the most consistent options across all encounters.
Aspect of Nergal – Moonstone Axe
Painfully slow at first, but Berserk mode changes everything. After a set number of swings, you gain speed and self-healing, letting you cut through bosses while recovering health. Once leveled, it becomes one of the most forgiving high-damage Aspects in the game.
A-Tier Aspects (High Potential)
Aspect of Shiva – Black Coat
Absorb your Omega Special to boost damage, then unleash devastating strikes. Shiva has the highest single-hit potential of any Aspect, but requires precise timing and strong Boons like Nova Strike. When executed properly, it rivals S-tier damage.
Aspect of Morrigan – Sister Blades
This Aspect adds the Blood Triad combo, rewarding you for chaining Attack, Special, and Omega together. The payoff is explosive damage, and with the right Hammers it clears standard encounters quickly. Against bosses, it takes practice but is well worth it.
Aspect of Charon – Moonstone Axe
Charon turns your Omega Special into a massive AoE Cast, with infinite Magick potential when paired with Apollo’s Lucid Gain. It’s slower to execute but safe and incredibly powerful once you master the rhythm.
Aspect of Melinoë – Witch’s Staff
Don’t underestimate the starter Aspect. Bonus Special Power gives it surprising flexibility, whether you build around Omegas or strike combos. A reliable, well-rounded choice.
B-Tier Aspects (Solid but Situational)
Aspect of Nyx – Black Coat
Summons a Nightspawn that duplicates your Attacks and Specials. Works beautifully with on-hit effects like Wave Strike, but feels limited without the right Boons. A good option for players who enjoy trick builds.
Aspect of Hel – Argent Skull
Hel removes Skull limits and turns it into a rapid-fire weapon. The Valkyrie effect ramps up attack speed after Omega Specials, but locking yourself in place during Valkyrie is dangerous. With investment, it shines, but it punishes mistakes hard.
Aspect of Supay – Umbral Flames
Supay shifts the Flames into a high-fire-rate Omega weapon. It devours Magick, though, and needs strong on-hit Boons like Scorch or Blitz to feel worthwhile. Strong once rolling, but inconsistent early on.
Aspect of Persephone – Sister Blades
Sprouted effects are flashy, but most players use Persephone for Bonus Boon levels. Synergizes especially well with Hephaestus, but its base mechanics don’t carry as hard as the stronger Aspects.
C-Tier Aspects (Niche or Underpowered)
Aspect of Pan – Sister Blades
Dash Strikes carry this Aspect more than its intended Omega mechanics. Long animations make it clunky, and it feels heavily dependent on Vow of Frenzy or Trick Knives to perform well.
Aspect of Thanatos – Moonstone Axe
Thanatos brings crit potential, but its Mortality bonus resets every time you take even chip damage. Strong in theory, punishing in practice. Needs perfect play to shine.
Aspect of Momus – Umbral Flames
Omega Bursts are fun but the cooldown is painfully long. Until you heavily upgrade it, most enemies won’t sit in the same spot long enough for consistent value.
Aspect of Eos – Sister Blades
Daybreaker mimics your Special, which is amusing but unreliable since its movement is uncontrollable. Feels great when it connects, but far too inconsistent overall.
D-Tier Aspects (Needs Buffs)
Aspect of Selene – Black Coat
The only Aspect that starts with a Hex. Unfortunately, it forces you into specific builds relying on Sky Fall, which in turn requires Ares Boons. Since Ares is one of the weakest gods, Selene ends up too restrictive.
Aspect of Artemis – Sister Blades
The parry mechanic is unreliable, and the crit chance bonus is tied to weak base strikes. Even at higher ranks it fails to compete with better Blade Aspects.
Aspect of Melinoë – Moonstone Axe
The slowest weapon in the game with poor scaling. You get more HP and some power, but Guardian fights become brutal without the right Hammer. Needs tuning to feel viable.
Final Blurb
Weapon Aspects in Hades 2 define every run, and while many are strong, the top tier Aspects stand out for their versatility and synergy. Medea, Anubis, Circe, and Nergal dominate the meta, while others like Selene and Artemis struggle without buffs.
Experimentation is still valuable, but mastering the strongest Aspects will give you the best chance at clearing even high-Fear challenges.
FAQ
What Is the Best Weapon in Hades 2?
Aspect of Medea is widely considered the strongest due to raw power and consistency.
Are Hidden Aspects Better Than Standard Ones?
Most Hidden Aspects are stronger, but some like Supay or Hel require heavy investment before they shine.
Can You Beat the Game With Lower-Tier Aspects?
Yes. Every Aspect is viable with the right Boons and upgrades, but weaker ones require more luck and precision.
Which Aspect Is Best for Beginners?
Aspect of Anubis is easy to learn and forgiving. Medea is also excellent but harder to master.
How Do Aspects Get Upgraded?
All Aspects are leveled with Nightmares, and certain Legendary Boons like Hephaestus’s Premium Service can boost them beyond Rank V.
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