At each stage in Hades 2, players will encounter doors with various symbols. These allude to different Boons and other rewards that can be applied to Melinoë, but it can get confusing remembering which is which. Here’s our handy guide to all Door Symbols and what they mean in Hades 2.
All Door Symbols in Hades 2
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As Melinoë progresses deeper through Erebus and beyond, she’ll encounter doors marked with various symbols that indicate what reward she’ll receive upon clearing the next stage. These include powerful Boons, buffs to Melinoë’s Magick and Health, augments to her weapons and abilities, and more. Some also take her to vendors such as Charon and Arachne, who sell armor buffs, Boons, and other useful items.
Remember that upon death, Melinoë will lose all Boons and buffs gathered during that run. However, all “progression” resources (e.g. - bones, psyche, ashes, etc) will be saved and compiled.
Charon’s Shop
This door symbol refers to the vendor named Charon, and it takes you directly to his shop. He provides an assortment of very helpful items for Melinoë’s journey, from additional Boons to health restores, all in exchange for Gold Crowns.
Area-Specific Vendors (Golden Hands symbol)
This symbol refers to vendors found in specific areas throughout the game that provide unique rewards free of charge, including:
Pom of Power
The Pom of Power symbol alludes to a buff item that empowers one of Melinoë’s existing Boons. It will be rewarded upon completion of the next stage.
Daedalus Hammer
The Daedalus Hammer provides an augmentation to greatly strengthen Melinoë’s current weapon. It will be rewarded upon completion of the next stage.
Centaur Heart
The Centaur Heart is a unique health boost that provides +25 Max Life points. It will be rewarded upon completion of the next area. Once they are used in battle, they will not regenerate.
Magick Potion
The Magick Potion is another boost item that buffs Melinoë’s Magick gauge by +25 points. It will be rewarded upon completion of the next area. Once the extra points are spent on Magick abilities, they will not regenerate.
Gold Crown
The Gold Crown symbol refers to the gold currency that Melinoë can accrue during her travels. They can sometimes be earned passively when defeating enemies, but this guarantees a drop of Gold Crowns (coins) upon completion of the next stage. They can be used to purchase items from Charon’s Shop or the Wells of Charon.
Apollo Boon
The Apollo Boon symbol resembles a shining star, and upon completing the subsequent stage Melinoë will be visited by Apollo and offered a choice between three Apollo-type Boon abilities that boast unique magick powers. These will last for the duration of the current run. Upon death, they will be lost.
Hestia Boon
The Hestia Boon symbol resembles a fire ember, and upon completing the subsequent stage Melinoë will be visited by Hestia and offered a choice between three Hestia-type Boon abilities that boast fire-elemental powers. These will last for the duration of the current run. Upon death, they will be lost.
Aphrodite Boon
The Aphrodite Boon symbol resembles a pink heart, and upon completing the subsequent stage Melinoë will be visited by Aphrodite and offered a choice between three Aphrodite-type Boon abilities that boast unique magick powers. These will last for the duration of the current run. Upon death, they will be lost.
Hermes Boon
The Hermes symbol resembles a golden wing, and can first be seen during Melinoë’s first encounter with Hermes in Erebus. Upon departing, he’ll leave behind a Hermes Boon that can be redeemed for a choice of speed-related abilities.
Demeter Boon
The Demeter Boon symbol resembles a silver arrow, and upon completing the subsequent stage Melinoë will be visited by Demeter and offered a choice between three Demeter-type Boon abilities that boast ranged projectile powers. These will last for the duration of the current run. Upon death, they will be lost.
Hephaestus Boon
The Hephaestus Boon symbol resembles a set of blacksmith tongs, and upon completing the subsequent stage Melinoë will be visited by Hephaestus and offered a choice between three Hephaestus-type Boon abilities. These will last for the duration of the current run. Upon death, they will be lost.
Poseidon Boon
The Poseidon Boon symbol resembles a trident, and upon completing the subsequent stage Melinoë will be visited by Poseidon and offered a choice between three Poseidon-type Boon abilities that boast water-elemental powers. These will last for the duration of the current run. Upon death, they will be lost.
Selene’s Gift of the Moon
This particular Boon symbol is unique and refers to Moon-themed Boons bestowed personally by Selene, the Goddess of the Moon herself. It provides Melinoë with an exceptionally strong magick ability that can only be used once, and when she’s spent enough of her Magick gauge in battle.
There are a variety of choices that Selene can offer, depending on the occasion. So far, they include:
The Zeus Boon symbol resembles a yellow lightning bolt, and upon completing the subsequent stage Melinoë will be visited by Zeus and offered a choice between three Zeus-type Boon abilities that boast lightning-elemental powers. These will last for the duration of the current run. Upon death, they will be lost.
The Psyche symbol resembles a green tonic liquid and upon completion of the subsequent stage, Melinoë will receive a set amount of Psyche as a reward, which accrues with her existing inventory of Psyche. This item is not lost in the event of death and is used to increase Melinoë’s Grasp gauge.
The Bones symbol resembles a pile of darkened bones and upon completion of the subsequent stage, Melinoë will receive a set amount of Bones as a reward, which accrues with her existing inventory of Bones. This item is not lost in the event of death and is used to purchase items from the Wretched Broker vendor at Crossroads.
The Ashes symbol resembles a pile of ashes and upon completion of the subsequent stage, Melinoë will receive a set amount of Ashes as a reward, which accrues with her existing inventory of Ashes. This item is not lost in the event of death and is used during Meditation to unlock new Arcane Cards for Melinoë fill up her Grasp gauge.
The Nectar symbol resembles a bottle of yellow nectar and upon completion of the subsequent stage, Melinoë will receive 1 x Nectar as a reward, which accrues with her existing inventory of Nectars. This item is not lost in the event of death and is used as Gifts for Melinoë’s comrades at Crossroads, to fulfill a prophecy for the Three Fates. It can also be given as a Gift to other characters throughout the game.
The Cinder symbol resembles a set of wood planks on fire, and it can first be seen at the final stage of Erebus, where Melinoë will need to defeat Headmistress Hecate in battle. 1 x Cinder is rewarded upon completion. This item is not lost in the event of death and can be used to concoct Incantations at the Cauldron in Crossroads.
The Pearl symbol resembles a giant white pearl, and it can first be seen at the final stage of Oceanus, where Melinoë will need to defeat Scylla and her band of Sirens. 1 x Pearl is rewarded upon completion and is not lost in the event of death. It can be used primarily for concocting Incantations at the Cauldron in Crossroads.
The Tears symbol is first encountered in the Fields of Mourning, and is obtained by defeating the Guardian of the area (Cerberus). They are primarily used for Incantations at the Cauldron in Crossroads.
That concludes our guide to all Door Symbols and what they mean in Hades 2. We hope you found this helpful, and let us know how you’ve enjoyed the game so far.
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