Hades is one of the most popular and successful roguelike dungeon crawlers. In this game, you take on the role of Zagreus, the son of Hades, as he tries to escape the realm of the dead and in hopes of making it to the Mount Olympus and feast with Greek gods. However, with challenging enemies and procedurally generated levels, dying is a common occurrence in Hades, dying is a common aspect and you will eventually get used to it. To increase their chances of success, players must strategically choose from a variety of keepsakes, weapons, aspects, and boons, each with their own unique abilities and effects.

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If you are new to Hades, you may not know about the best gear in the game. In this article, we will provide you with a Hades tier list, ranking the best keepsakes, weapons, aspects, and boons to help you succeed in your quest.

Hades Best Keepsakes Tier List

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There are 25 unique keepsakes in Hades, and each offers unique stat boosts and bonuses. Players can obtain keepsakes through multiple ways, but the most common method is to give nectar to characters. Here are the best to worst keepsakes in Hades:

TierKeepsakesSChthonic Coin Purse, Evergreen AcornAPom Blossom, Broken Spearpoint, Lucky Tooth, Sigil of the Dead, Distant MemoryBOld Spiked Collar, Owl Pendant, Eternal Rose, Thunder Signet, Conch Shell, Blood-Filled Vial, Adamant Arrowhead, Overflowing Cup, Cosmic Egg, Frostbitten Horn,CLambent Plume, Pierced Butterfly, Bone Hourglass, Skull Earring, Black Shawl, Shattered Shackle, Harpy Feather Duster, Myrmidon Bracer

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Hades Best Weapons Tier List

Hades provides players with a diverse selection of weapons that cater to different playstyles, giving them the freedom to choose the weapons that suit their preferences. At the start of the game, players are given the Stygian Blade, a powerful melee weapon. However, as players progress through the game and explore the depths of the underworld, they will unlock additional weapons through the Arsenal Room

TierWeaponAspectSVaratha, the Eternal Spear
Coronacht, the Heart-Seeking Bow
Aegis, the Shield of ChaosAspect of Guan Yu
Aspect of Rama
Aspect of BeowulfAVaratha, the Eternal Spear
Coronacht, the Hearth-Seeking Bow
Stygian Blade
Twin Fists of Malphon
Exagryph, the Adamant Rail
Aegis, the Shield of Chaos
Aegis, the Shield of ChaosAspect of Poseidon
Aspect of Hera
Aspect of Poseidon
Aspect of Demeter
Aspect of Hestia
Aspect of Zeus
Aspect of ChaosBStygian Blade
Aegis, the Shield of Chaos
Varatha, the Eternal Spear
Varatha, the Eternal Spear
Coronacht, the Heart-Seeking Bow
Twin Fists of Malphon
Exagryph, the Adamant Rail
Exagryph, the Adamant RailAspect of Nemesis
Aspect of Zagreus
Aspect of Achilles
Aspect of Zagreus
Aspect of Zagreus
Aspect of Talos
Aspect Of Lucifer
Aspect of ErisCCoronacht, the Heart-Seeking Bow
Stygian Blade
Twin Fists of Malphon
Twin Fists of Malphon
Exagryph, the Adamant RailAspect of Chiron
Aspect of Zagreus
Aspect of Gilgamesh
Aspect of Zagreus
Aspect of Zagreus

Overall, all Hades weapons are great and more than enough to clear the game. That being said, some weapons may indeed make it easier to breeze through the enemies in the underworld.

Best Hades Boons Tier List

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To help Zagreus escape the underworld, many Olympus gods provide useful boons to him upon clearing a room. Players can also purchase Charon’s shop available in House of Hades. Here are the best to worst boons in Hades:

TierBoonSTidal Dash, Fully Loaded, Greatest Reflex, Divine Dash, Deadly Strike, Support Fire, Lightning StrikeAFlood Shot, Greater Recall, Hunting Blades, Hyper Sprint, Pressure Points, Rare Crop, Mirage Shot, Heartbreak Strike, Deadly Flourish, Crystal Clarity, Scintillating Feast, Swift Strike, Quick Reload, Poseidon’s Aid, Frost Strike, Razor Shoals, Billowing Strength, Curse or Agony, Splitting Bolt, Huge Catch, Drunken Strike, Crush Shot, Heart Rend, Divine Strike, Trippy Shot, Zeus’ Aid, True Shot, Glacial Glare, Bad News, Static Discharge, Premium Vintage, Side Hustle, Last Stand, Tempest Flourish, Strong Drink, Mercury End, Heartbreak Flourish, Snow Burst, Sea Storm, Double StrikeBWinter Harvest, Rip Current, Electric Shot, Thunder Flourish, Clouded Judgement, Divine Protection, Sweet Surrender, Splitting Headache, Auto Reload, Urge to Kill, Rush Delivery, Quick Favor, Dire Misfortune, Curse of Pain, Vicious Cycle, Slicing Shot, Deathless Stand, Tempest Strike, Drunken Flourish, Wave Pounding, Thunder Dash, Curse of Nausea, Life Affirmation, Crystal Beam, Boiling Blood, Black Out, Ravenous Will, Swift Flourish, Smoldering Air, Deadly Reversal, Ocean’s Bounty, Exclusive Access, Exit Wounds, Hunter’s Mark, Impending Doom, Ice Wind, Breaking Wave, Low Tolerance, Greater Evasion, Flurry Cast, Vengeful Mood, Clean Kill, Lightning Rod, Typhoon’s Fury, Parting Shot, Curse of Drowning, Blizzard Shot, Hunter Dash, Divine Flourish, Blinding Flash, Frozen Touch, Arrtemis’ Aid, Second Wave, Lightning Reflexes, Killing Freeze, High Tolerance, Frost Flourish, Athena’s Aid, Passion Dash, Lightning Phalanx, Heaven’s Vengeance, Engulfing Vortex, Arctic Blast, Different LeagueCSecond Wind, Blade Dash, Proud Bearing, Phalanx Shot, Mistral Dash, Cold Fusion, Brilliant Riposte, Drunken Dash, Blood Frenzy, Nourished Soul, Hydraulic Might, Battle Rage, Ares’ Aid, Sweet Nectar, Quick Recovery, Sunken Treasure, Greater Haste, Unhealthy Fixation, Curse of Vengeance, Bronze Skin, Bronze Skin, Broken Resolve, Demeter’s Aid, Black Metal, Wave of Despair, Curse of Longing, High Voltage, Dionysus’ Aid, Positive Outlook, Bad Influence, Storm Lightning, Dying Lament, Unshakable Mettle, Numbing Sensation, Hunter Instinct, Blown KissDEmpty Inside, Aphrodite’s Aid, After Party, Stubborn Roots, Hide Breaker, Freezing Vortex, Sure Footing, Cold Embrace, Calculated Risk, Peer Pressure

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Hades features an extensive range of boons that can provide powerful bonuses and abilities to aid players in their quest. While the effectiveness of each boon may depend on individual playstyles and preferences, some stand out as particularly powerful. Boons in Tier S and A are the best in Hades, whereas players are recommended to avoid Tier D boons.