Hades 2 builds on everything that made the original great, but it also pushes things further when it comes to progression and completion. If you’re aiming for 100%, be prepared to put in the time. The game features around 50 achievements, and unlocking them all can take 75+ hours and well over 80 runs, depending on your pace.
The good news is that nothing is missable. You can play freely without worrying about locking yourself out of anything. That said, chasing every achievement will require you to explore every system in the game, from combat and upgrades to relationships and side activities.
Here’s a full breakdown of what to expect on your path to completion.
Main Story & Progression Achievements
These unlock naturally as you progress through both routes:
- Witch of the Woods: Clear Erebus and defeat Hecate
- Witch of the Depths: Clear Oceanus and defeat Scylla and the Sirens
- Witch of the Plains: Clear the Fields of Mourning and defeat Infernal Cerberus
- Witch of the Abyss: Clear Tartarus and defeat Chronos
Surface progression:
- Witch of the Outskirts: Unlock the Surface route and defeat Polyphemus
- Witch of the Waters: Clear Rift of Thessaly and defeat its boss
- Witch of the Mountains: Reach Mount Olympus and defeat its guardian
- Witch of the Clouds: Defeat the final Surface boss
Endgame:
- Death to Chronos: Defeat Chronos and complete the main story
- Golden Age: Reach the epilogue after multiple successful runs and incantations
Fated List & Prophecy Achievements
These take up a large chunk of your time:
- Hand of the Fates: Complete 60 Minor Prophecies
Character/story related:
- Haunted by the Past: Restore Dora’s memories through dialogue and progression
- Soundest of Sleepers: Complete Hypnos’ multi-step quest involving Nectar, incantations, and Medea
- Voice and Vanity: Progress Narcissus and Echo’s storyline until it resolves
Gameplay-focused:
- Denizens of the Depths: Catch 20 different fish across all biomes
- Unrivaled Prowess: Defeat all 8 bosses in their harder rival forms
- Sword of the Night: Defeat the Surface final boss with all six weapons
- Arcana of the Ages: Beat Chronos after using every Arcana card at least once
- Natural Talent: Defeat Hecate with no Arcana cards active
- Bearing Dark Gifts: Complete a run with every weapon Aspect
- Unfinished Business: Bring Odysseus’s keepsake into specific boss fights
Weapons, Arcana & Progression Achievements
These focus on building your character:
- The Arms of Night: Unlock all six weapons
- The Unseen Sentinel: Unlock every weapon Aspect, including hidden ones
- Breadth of Knowledge: Unlock all 25 Arcana cards
- Mind for Magick: Reach maximum Grasp (30)
- Unassailable Insight: Fully upgrade all Arcana cards
- Sentimental Value: Collect all Keepsakes by gifting Nectar
Relationships & Companions
These are tied to social systems:
- Close Comrades: Max bond with 10 characters
Facility-based:
- Soothing Soak: Invite a character to Hot Springs
- Catch of the Night: Invite a character fishing
- Ambrosia for Two: Invite a character to the Taverna
Familiars:
- Animal Whisperer: Recruit all familiars
- Beast Master: Fully upgrade all familiars
- Unfamiliar Forms: Unlock familiar appearance customization
Challenge & Difficulty Achievements
These test your skill:
- So Mote It Be: Cast 50 incantations
- Infinite Possibility: Complete 20 Chaos Trials
- Chaos in Hell: Beat the final Chaos Trial
Difficulty modifiers:
- Behold Night’s Champion: Win a run with 8 Fear
- Mercy, Night’s Executioner: Win a run with 16 Fear
Run-based challenges:
- Fair Fight: Win Nemesis challenges and earn 1,000 Gold total
- Sheep’s Clothing: Kill an enemy while transformed into a sheep
- Breaking Up the Band: Use Night Bloom to revive a Siren during boss fight
- Dressed to Kill: Reach final boss with Arachne’s armor intact
- Giving Back: Earn 10,000 Kudos through trading
Final Thoughts
If you’ve been following along or keeping count, you’ll notice we’ve covered 49 achievements so far. As expected, the final achievement—Goddess of Nightmares—is unlocked after earning every other achievement in the game. The entire process of completing Hades 2 is long but rewarding. With tons of achievements and dozens of systems to master, the journey to 100% completion encourages you to explore every part of the game.
Since nothing is missable, you’re free to take your time and enjoy the experience. Focus on learning the mechanics, experimenting with builds, and gradually working through the tougher challenges. Reaching that final achievement will take patience, but by the time you get there, you’ll have seen everything the game has to offer.
