Take the boon that powers the core move.
Avoid: Pick rarity alone.Hades · Guides
Hades boons: target gods by weapon slot, not rarity
Use this when a boon room appears and you need to know whether it supports the current run.
Primary sections
Start with your problem
Players often pick rare boons that do not support the weapon’s attack, special, cast, dash or aid plan.
Choose the weapon move first, use keepsakes to target a god, build a reliable core, then chase duo or legendary boons only when prerequisites already fit.
Equip matching god keepsake.
Avoid: Wait passively for RNG.Build core two-god route first.
Avoid: Sacrifice survival for rare payoff.Problem solver
Diagnose the Boons blocker
Start from the run state that changes your next action.
Rare but off-route
Rarity is overriding slot fit.
Take the boon that powers the core move.
Do not: Pick rarity alone. boonFactsCannot find target god
Run opener lacks keepsake steering.
Equip matching god keepsake.
Do not: Wait passively for RNG. keepsakeFactsDuo chase failing
Prerequisites or god pool are not stable.
Build core two-god route first.
Do not: Sacrifice survival for rare payoff. run-planningPlayable tools
Use this while planning your route
These tools turn the guide into a quick decision surface for boss attempts, builds, quests and backups.
Decision tool
Boons next-action selector
Pick the current blocker and get the safest next action.
Choose the current state to get the next action.
Checklist
Boons verification checklist
Use this before changing weapon route, Heat, keepsake or save state.
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Players often pick rare boons that do not support the weapon’s attack, special, cast, dash or aid plan.
Choose the weapon move first, use keepsakes to target a god, build a reliable core, then chase duo or legendary boons only when prerequisites already fit.
Pick a core slot
The best boon is the one that powers the move the weapon actually uses.
- Fast weapons like on-hit effects.
- Slow weapons like high-value hits.
- Dash and cast can carry some routes.
Use keepsakes as steering
God keepsakes are the cleanest way to target the first build direction.
- Open with desired god.
- Swap later if defense or boss survival is needed.
- Do not keep a spent opener by habit.
Treat rare outcomes as bonuses
Duo and legendary boons reward setup but should not replace the core plan.
- Confirm prerequisites.
- Use rerolls if available.
- Take reliable damage/defense first.
Boon decision checks
| Choice | Best when | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Zeus/Dionysus | Fast repeat hits. | Weak on slow isolated hits. |
| Aphrodite/Artemis | High-value attack or burst windows. | Needs enough uptime. |
| Athena | Dash or projectile deaths are the blocker. | May not fix low damage. |
| Duo/Legendary | Core gods and prerequisites are present. | Can derail a stable run if forced early. |
Action checklist
Do this in order
- Name the weapon core move.
- Choose god target before the run.
- Use the matching keepsake if needed.
- Take reliable core boon before chasing duo.
- Reject rare boons that miss the route.
FAQ
Common questions
Should I always take a rare boon?
No. A common boon on the correct core slot can beat a rare boon that misses the weapon route.
How do I make boons less random?
Use god keepsakes, Mirror rerolls when available, and a clear core-slot target.
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