How to Unlock the Companion Shady in Hades
To unlock the companion Shady in Hades, you need to free Sisyphus from his eternal punishment by completing his favor, which involves giving him Nectar and then Ambrosia after purchasing the contract for 10 diamonds. This process will reward you with the Shady Companion, offering benefits such as good damage and a care package of resources, including health, in your future runs.
Understanding the Process
The process of unlocking Shady begins with earning Sisyphus’ favor, which can be achieved by giving him Nectar. After earning his favor, you can give him Ambrosia to receive Shady. It’s also important to understand how companions work in the game, as they can be equipped before a run but cannot be changed mid-run after defeating the final boss of a biome.
Related FAQs
General Companion FAQs
- How do you unlock Hades companions? – Companions can be acquired by giving them Ambrosia for the first time after earning their favor.
- How do I complete the Sisyphus quest? – Completing Sisyphus’ quest involves giving him Nectar and then Ambrosia after purchasing the contract for 10 diamonds.
- What happens when you free Sisyphus in Hades? – Freeing Sisyphus rewards you with the Shady Companion.
- How do you unlock the Megaera companion? – The Megaera companion, known as Battie, is obtained by reaching a high level of trust with Megaera and then gifting her Ambrosia.
Romance and Relationships
- What happens if you romance Megaera and Thanatos? – Romancing both Megaera and Thanatos leads to a unique scene where all three characters come to an understanding, effectively entering into a polyamorous relationship.
- What happens if you romance Megaera? – Romancing Megaera allows Zagreus to start a romantic relationship with her without negative repercussions, and he can also romance Thanatos and Dusa.
- How do you romance Thanatos? – To romance Thanatos, continue gifting him Ambrosia until his affinity level is maxed out.
Game Progression and Endings
- Is there a secret ending in Hades? – The true ending is achieved by exhausting all of Persephone’s dialogue, requiring Zagreus to speak with her a total of ten times, including the first, and toppling Hades nine more times.
- What happens if I free Orpheus? – Freeing Orpheus can lead to the party becoming Mind Flayers.
- How many times do you have to do the true ending in Hades? – It takes a minimum of 10 completion runs to see Hades’ true ending.
Companions and Gifts
- Should I give Sisyphus nectar? – Giving Sisyphus Nectar is part of completing his favor and eventually unlocking the Shady Companion.
- Does giving Bouldy nectar do anything? – Giving Bouldy Nectar provides a randomized boon that stays active for the rest of the escape attempt.
Gameplay Mechanics
- Can Zagreus go to Olympus? – Zagreus receives an invitation to join the gods on Mount Olympus, but leaving the Underworld is forbidden.
- Can you keep playing Hades after the epilogue? – Minor events continue to occur for a period after the epilogue, allowing for continued play.
- Who is Zagreus’ lover? – Zagreus can romance Dusa, Megaera, and Thanatos, with each relationship having its unique characteristics and outcomes.