Hades: Unlock All Weapon Aspects

Hey guys! So you've been diving deep into the Underworld in Hades, battling your way through Tartarus, Asphodel, Elysium, and the Temple of Styx, right? And you've probably gotten pretty cozy with the Infernal Arms – the Stygian Blade, the Eternal Spear, the Shield of Chaos, the Heart-Seeking Bow, the Twin Fists of Malphon, the Adamant Rail, the Twin Swords of Zeus, and the Guan Yu's Halberd. Each of these bad boys has a bunch of aspects that completely change how they play, offering totally new strategies and builds. It's like having multiple weapons in one! But let's be real, the real game-changer, the ultimate bragging right, is unlocking the final aspect for each weapon. These are the ones that really shake things up and push your runs to the next level. So, how do you get your hands on these legendary upgrades? Well, it's not exactly a walk in the park, but it's super rewarding! You'll need to put in some serious effort, conquer some tough challenges, and maybe even get a little help from the gods themselves. This guide is gonna break down exactly what you need to do, step-by-step, so you can finally unleash the full potential of every single Infernal Arm and become the ultimate escape artist of the Underworld. Get ready to grind, get ready to strategize, and get ready to have a blast unlocking these awesome final aspects!

The Key to Unlocking: Titan Blood and the Pact of Punishment

Alright, let's get down to business. The primary currency you'll need to unlock any weapon aspect in Hades, especially those elusive final ones, is Titan Blood. This stuff is rare, guys! You earn it primarily by defeating Hades himself for the first time with each of the Infernal Arms, and then as a reward for completing higher Heat levels in the Pact of Punishment. The Pact of Punishment is basically Hades' way of letting you ramp up the difficulty after you've beaten the game, and it's your best friend for farming these precious Titan Bloods. Each time you beat Hades, you get a sweet chunk of Titan Blood, and then by increasing the Heat level, you unlock new rewards, often including more Titan Blood. So, if you're looking to unlock those final aspects, prepare to be fighting the big man himself a lot, and to be messing around with the Pact of Punishment. Don't get discouraged if it feels tough at first; the game is designed to be challenging, and overcoming that challenge is what makes it so satisfying. You'll get better, your builds will get stronger, and eventually, you'll be breezing through those encounters, collecting that sweet Titan Blood like it's nothing. Remember, every run is a learning experience, and even failed runs contribute to your overall progress. Keep at it, and those final aspects will be within your grasp!

Unlocking the 'Aspect of Guan Yu' (Spear)

The Aspect of Guan Yu for the Eternal Spear is a bit of a special case, and often the first 'final' aspect players encounter. To unlock it, you actually don't need Titan Blood initially. Instead, you need to have unlocked at least five other aspects across any of the Infernal Arms. Once you've done that, the Aspect of Guan Yu will become available for purchase using Darkness from the Contractor in the House of Hades for 1,000 Darkness. This is a cool little way the game encourages you to experiment with different weapon styles early on. However, to fully upgrade the Aspect of Guan Yu and realize its true potential, you will need Titan Blood. It's a trade-off, right? You get access to a unique playstyle early, but maxing it out requires the same rare resource as other final aspects. The Guan Yu aspect is famous for its health penalty but incredible range and damage output, making it a high-risk, high-reward playstyle. It forces you to be more evasive and rely on your speed and positioning, which can be a great learning experience for mastering combat in Hades. So, if you're aiming for this one, focus on unlocking those other aspects first, and then save up that Darkness. It's a fantastic way to spice up your Spear runs and a great stepping stone towards understanding the deeper mechanics of weapon progression.

The 'Legendary' Aspects: Requiring Keys and Fate

Now, let's talk about the real final aspects, the ones that are often referred to as the 'Legendary' aspects. These are the ones that require more than just Titan Blood. For each of these, you'll need to have unlocked and leveled up the previous three aspects of that specific weapon. After that, you'll need to fulfill a unique 'Legendary Trial'. These trials are essentially boss fights or specific challenges that test your mastery of the weapon and its playstyle. The specifics of these trials are tied to the story and character relationships. You'll often need to have progressed significantly in the main narrative, particularly with certain characters, to even trigger these trials. This means you can't just brute-force them with grinding; you need to play the game, experience the story, and build relationships. Think of it as the game rewarding you for your journey through the Underworld. It's a clever way to integrate the progression with the narrative, making the unlocks feel earned and meaningful. Don't rush it, guys; enjoy the ride, and these trials will eventually present themselves. Once you complete the trial, the final aspect becomes available for purchase using Titan Blood. So, for these legendary aspects, it's a three-pronged approach: max out the prior aspects, progress the story and relationships, and then conquer the unique trial.

Aspect of Zagreus (Stygian Blade)

Ah, the Aspect of Zagreus for the Stygian Blade. This one is often the first 'true' final aspect players encounter after Guan Yu. To unlock it, you need to have the previous three aspects of the Blade (Aspect of Chiron, Aspect of Ares, and Aspect of Nemesis) fully leveled up with Titan Blood. Then, you need to have completed the main story campaign at least once – meaning you've successfully escaped the Underworld with Zagreus. Once those conditions are met, the Legendary Trial for the Aspect of Zagreus will become available. This trial involves fighting your father, Hades, in a more challenging version of your final encounter. It's a test of your combat skills and your understanding of the Blade's mechanics. The Aspect of Zagreus itself is a fantastic upgrade, offering a unique spin on the blade's core gameplay that focuses on relentless offense. It really rewards aggressive play and can be incredibly satisfying to master. Remember to keep those previous aspects upgraded, as that's a prerequisite for even triggering the trial. It’s a great way to revisit the final boss with a new challenge and earn a powerful new toy for your arsenal.

Aspect of Arthur (Shield of Chaos)

The Aspect of Arthur for the Shield of Chaos is another one of those powerful final aspects that requires a bit of narrative progression and a specific trial. First things first, you need to have unlocked and maxed out the previous three aspects of the Shield (Aspect of Zeus, Aspect of Chaos, and Aspect of Beowulf) using Titan Blood. After that, the key requirement is to have progressed the story significantly, particularly with regards to the Olympians and their relationships with Zagreus. Specifically, you'll need to have received a certain amount of 'Bond' (gifted Nectar and Ambrosia) with several Olympians, enough that they have unique dialogue lines about your journey and Zagreus's quest. Once this narrative threshold is met, the Legendary Trial for the Aspect of Arthur will become available. This trial is a unique boss encounter where you face spectral knights in a challenge that tests your defensive capabilities and ability to manage multiple threats. The Aspect of Arthur transforms the shield into a powerful, almost sword-like weapon, offering a unique and potent offensive playstyle that feels very different from the standard shield. It's a reward for both your combat prowess and your engagement with the game's rich lore and character interactions.

####### Aspect of Gilgamesh (Twin Fists of Malphon)

Let's talk about the Aspect of Gilgamesh for the Twin Fists of Malphon. This one is unlocked after you've maxed out the first three aspects of the Fists (Aspect of Demeter, Aspect of Talos, Aspect of Llyod). Once you've done that, you'll need to trigger its Legendary Trial. The specific trigger for Gilgamesh's trial is quite interesting and tied to dialogue. You need to have received at least 5 'Bond's with the Olympian gods. That means gifting them Nectar until their initial dialogue changes, and then potentially gifting them Ambrosia for deeper story beats and unique dialogue. Keep talking to them after each run, and eventually, the dialogue will hint at Gilgamesh. Once the prerequisites are met, the trial itself will become available. This trial is a unique combat encounter where you have to fight against three powerful bosses simultaneously, a true test of your ability to manage aggro and deal damage efficiently. The Aspect of Gilgamesh offers a unique gameplay loop with its 'Dash-Strike' bonus and the powerful 'Mortal Skelly' summon, making it a fantastic choice for high-damage, aggressive builds. It’s a real blast to play once you get the hang of it, guys!

######## Aspect of Lucifer (Adamant Rail)

The Aspect of Lucifer for the Adamant Rail is arguably one of the most unique and powerful final aspects in the game. To unlock it, you first need to have fully upgraded the previous three aspects of the Rail (Aspect of Eris, Aspect of Hestia, Aspect of Exagryph) with Titan Blood. After that, the Legendary Trial for Lucifer will become available. This trial is a race against time, where you need to destroy a series of stationary turrets within a specific area before they overwhelm you. It's a test of your precision, movement, and ability to deal consistent damage. The Aspect of Lucifer completely transforms the Rail's firing mechanism, turning it into a devastating beam weapon that can pierce through enemies. This changes the playstyle drastically, encouraging you to find optimal positioning to maximize the beam's coverage and damage. It feels incredibly powerful once you master it, and it’s a great reward for your efforts in upgrading the Rail and pushing through the game's challenges. The sheer destructive potential of this aspect makes it a fan favorite for a reason!

######### Aspect of Beowulf (Shield of Chaos)

Wait, didn't I just mention Beowulf? Yes, but the Aspect of Beowulf is actually one of the earlier aspects for the Shield of Chaos. The true final aspect for the Shield, as mentioned before, is the Aspect of Arthur. My apologies, guys, sometimes the names can get a bit confusing! The Aspect of Beowulf is unlocked via a different method that doesn't involve a legendary trial but rather a specific dialogue trigger and some story progression. You'll need to have spoken to Achilles about Heracles multiple times and progressed through the story until Achilles mentions Beowulf. After that, you can unlock the Aspect of Beowulf for 750 Darkness. It's a powerful aspect that focuses on charged attacks and creating defensive barriers, offering a different playstyle than the Aspect of Arthur. So, to recap for the Shield, Aspect of Arthur is the final aspect unlocked via the legendary trial, while Beowulf is an earlier, special unlock tied to dialogue and Darkness. Keep those distinctions in mind!

########## Aspect of Chiron (Eternal Spear)

I seem to have gotten my spears mixed up, guys! The Aspect of Chiron is not the final aspect of the Eternal Spear. That honor goes to the Aspect of Hades (which is unlocked via a special method involving the Pact of Punishment and a dialogue trigger with Hades himself, but it's more of a narrative unlock than a traditional legendary trial). The Aspect of Chiron is actually one of the earlier aspects for the Spear, unlocked by default after you get the Spear itself. My apologies for the confusion! The final aspect for the Spear, as we discussed, is the Aspect of Guan Yu, which is unlocked initially with Darkness after getting 5 other aspects, and then fully upgraded with Titan Blood. The Aspect of Hades is the ultimate endgame unlock, requiring you to have purchased the 'House Contractor' upgrades related to Hades himself. It's a bit of a mind-bender, I know! The game keeps you on your toes with these unlock conditions.

########### Aspect of Zeus (Twin Swords of Zeus)

The Aspect of Zeus for the Twin Swords of Zeus is the final aspect for this weapon. To unlock it, you need to have maxed out the first three aspects (Aspect of Twin Strikers, Aspect of Gorgon, Aspect of Victory) with Titan Blood. Once that's done, you'll need to trigger its Legendary Trial. This trial is a unique combat encounter where you face off against three elite versions of the Gorgon Sisters simultaneously. It's a hectic fight that tests your ability to dodge and weave while dealing damage. The Aspect of Zeus transforms the Twin Swords into a powerful projectile-based weapon, with its signature move being a devastating lightning strike that arcs between enemies. This aspect encourages a more strategic playstyle, where you position yourself to maximize the chain lightning effect. It's a fantastic reward for mastering the swords and delving into the game's endgame content. The sheer power and area-of-effect damage make it a great choice for clearing rooms quickly!

############ The Final Frontier: What Comes After?

So, you've managed to unlock all the final aspects, huh? Nicely done, guys! That's a massive accomplishment and means you've truly mastered the Infernal Arms. But what's next in the Hades endgame? Well, for starters, there's still the Pact of Punishment. Pushing those Heat levels higher and higher is the primary way to get more Titan Blood, more rare items, and to keep challenging yourself. You can aim to complete the Pact entirely for a specific challenge rating. Then there are the Boon upgrades from the gods. You can aim to get all the Legendary and Duo Boons, which often require specific conditions and dialogue triggers with certain gods. You can also focus on completing your Codex, filling out entries for every enemy, character, and item. For those who love a challenge, there are speedrunning goals or attempting "low-Heat" runs with self-imposed restrictions. And, of course, there's always the story. Even after beating the game and unlocking everything, the narrative continues to unfold with continued runs, especially if you focus on gifting Ambrosia to max out your relationships with all the characters. The game truly rewards players who stick around and explore every nook and cranny. So, while unlocking the final aspects is a huge milestone, it's really just the beginning of the deeper endgame Hades has to offer. Keep fighting, keep experimenting, and most importantly, keep having fun!