Should I take Chaos Boons?
Taking Chaos Boons can be a strategic decision in Hades, as they offer a unique trade-off between a temporary Curse and a lasting Blessing, which can significantly impact your gameplay and progression. By understanding how Chaos Boons work and considering factors like their potential benefits and drawbacks, you can make informed decisions about whether to accept these boons and how to integrate them into your overall strategy.
What are Chaos Boons?
Chaos Boons are a type of boon in Hades that functions differently from the boons offered by the Olympian gods. They come with a Curse that negatively affects the player for a set number of encounters, followed by a Blessing that provides a powerful benefit for the remainder of the run.
How do Chaos Boons Work?
The Curse and Blessing system of Chaos Boons allows for a variety of strategic possibilities, as players must weigh the temporary drawbacks against the potential long-term benefits. Unlike other boons, Chaos Boons cannot be upgraded with Pom of Power or sold, and their effects stack additively if the same Blessing is acquired multiple times.
FAQs about Chaos Boons and Hades
1. What is the Embodiment of Chaos in Hades?
Chaos is the embodiment of the primordial void from which Nyx and the Titans arose, offering boons that trade a debuff for greater power later in the game.
2. Can Chaos Gates Spawn in Styx?
No, Chaos Gates, Treasure Troves, and Infernal Gates cannot spawn in any Styx chamber.
3. What does the Portal do in Hades?
The Chaos Gate is a portal to Chaos, necessary to access the unfathomable depths of Chaos, and appears as a gateway in the floor emblazoned with an image of Chaos’s eye.
4. Are Boons of Chaos Permanent?
Chaos’s boons are permanent in the sense that once the Curse is gone, the Blessing remains for the rest of the run, but they are not permanent across different runs.
5. How do you get the Secret Ending in Hades?
To get the true ending, you need to exhaust all of Persephone’s dialogue with Zagreus, which means speaking to her a total of ten times, including the first, and toppling Hades 9 more times.
6. Can you have more than one Chaos Boon?
Yes, unlike other boons, you can get the same Blessing more than once in a run, and the effects stack additively.
7. Can you give Ambrosia to Chaos?
Once you have given Chaos 6 Nectar, you will not be able to give more gifts until you complete a favor for them, after which you can gift Ambrosia.
8. How do you max a relationship with Chaos?
Chaos’s affinity gauge is maxed out at 8 hearts, requiring the gifting of 6 Nectar and 2 Ambrosia total.
9. Why is Hades always the bad guy?
The depiction of Hades in modern western culture as the bad guy is often attributed to the influence of Christianity, associating the underworld with Hell and the Devil.
10. Does Hades have a happy ending?
The true ending in Hades involves Zagreus finally facing off against his father Hades and then exploring Greece, meeting Persephone, but learning he is tied to the underworld.
11. What is the best weapon in Hades?
The Twin Fists of Malphon is a fan favorite, especially with the Aspect of Demeter for aggressive players.
12. Which God gives the best boons in Hades?
Athena’s Divine Dash is highly recommended for its ability to deflect projectile attacks and control the battle.
13. Who is the best God in Hades?
Athena is considered one of the best gods for defense, providing boons like Divine Dash that allow for deflecting attacks.
14. How do Chaos boons work in relation to other game mechanics?
Chaos boons, Daedalus weapon upgrades, and Hermes boons do not affect the bonuses from the Shackle, making them unique in their application.
15. Can you get more than 3 Death Defiance in Hades?
Up to three charges of Death Defiance can be unlocked at the Mirror, and while they can be replenished, the maximum number of charges is limited by the ranks unlocked at the mirror.