Hades 2: All Arcana Cards and How to Unlock Them
Discover the complete list of all Arcana Cards in Hades 2 and how to unlock them.
Hades 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed Hades, has captured the attention of gamers worldwide. Among the game’s many intriguing features are the Arcana Cards. This guide covers the complete list of all Arcana Cards and how to unlock them.
All Arcana Cards in Hades 2
Arcana Cards are essentially special bonuses or enhancements you can get in Hades 2. Before going on a run, you have the opportunity to select from a wide array of Arcana Cards, each offering a unique effect.
These effects range from increasing critical damage chances to granting additional resources or altering various gameplay mechanics. With a total of 25 Arcana Cards to unlock, the possibilities for customizing one’s playstyle are vast.
Here is the complete list of all Arcana Cards in Hades 2:
| Arcana Card | Grasp Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Death | Three Grasp | Your Omega Moves have a 3% chance of dealing Critical damage |
| Divinity | Zero Grasp | Any Boons you have offered have a +10% chance to be improved to Epic |
| Excellence | Five Grasp | Any Boons you have offered have a +30% chance to be improved to Rare |
| Eternity | Four Grasp | Set forth each night with one Death Defiance |
| Judgment | Zero Grasp | After you vanquish a Guardian, activate three random inactive Arcana Cards |
| Night | Four Grasp | Your Hex also charges up automatically as though you used two Magick every one second |
| Origination | Three Grasp | Deal +25% damage to foes afflicted with at least two Curse effects |
| Strength | Five Grasp | While you have no more than 30% maximum health, you take -30% damage and deal +30% damage |
| The Artificer | Six Grasp | Set forth each night with one chance to turn any Minor Find into a random Major Find |
| The Boatman | Five Grasp | Set forth each night with 200 Gold Crowns |
| The Centaur | Zero Grasp | After every five Locations, gain three maximum health and three maximum Magick |
| The Champions | Four Grasp | Set forth each night with one Change of Fate to alter Boons and certain other choices |
| The Fates | Three Grasp | Set forth each night with one Change of Fate to alter Location Rewards |
| The Furies | Two Grasp | Deal 20% damage to foes in your Casts |
| The Huntress | Three Grasp | While you have less than 100% Magick, your Attack and Special deal 30% more damage |
| The Lovers | Two Grasp | In Guardian Encounters, you take zero damage the first time you are hit |
| The Messenger | Zero Grasp | You have a 6% chance to dodge |
| The Moon | Three Grasp | Your Omega cast has +50 power whenever it detonates |
| The Queen | Zero Grasp | Any Boons you have offered have a +6% chance to be a Duo (whenever possible) |
| The Seer | Zero Grasp | Set forth each night with two Change of Fates |
| The Sorceress | One Grasp | While you Channel your Omega Moves, everything moves slower for two seconds |
| The Swift Runner | One Grasp | Your Sprint is 20% faster |
| The Titan | Two Grasp | Gain 20 maximum health and 20 maximum Magick |
| The Unseen | Five Grasp | Restore 2 Magick every one second |
| The Wayward Son | One Grasp | After you exit a Location, restore two health, or twice that if you have no more than 30% of your maximum health points |
How to Unlock Arcana Cards in Hades 2
The primary resource required for unlocking new Arcana Cards is ashes, which are most commonly found as rewards for clearing encounters marked by a gray flourish of sand. These encounters often involve combat, so be prepared to face formidable foes to acquire the necessary ashes.
When you have accumulated enough ashes, interact with the stone slab, which will typically have a yellow exclamation point over it between runs, indicating the availability of new Arcana Cards to unlock. Spending your hard-earned ashes will grant you access to previously unavailable cards.
It’s worth noting that unlocking an Arcana Card for the first time will also unveil the cards adjacent to it, expanding the number of cards you can potentially unlock. This mechanic encourages you to strategically choose which cards to prioritize, as unlocking certain cards may reveal even more powerful options in the future.
Conclusion
Mastering the Arcana Cards in Hades 2 is crucial to gain a strategic advantage over the game’s challenging gameplay. Whether prioritizing offensive prowess, defensive resilience, or resource management, the Arcana Cards offer a wealth of options to explore.
