Who can I give Ambrosia to?
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You can give Ambrosia to specific characters in the game, including Achilles, Dusa, Meg, Sisyphus, Skelly, and Thanatos, as these characters have a companion to offer, and giving them Ambrosia will reward you with a companion. Giving Ambrosia to other characters, such as Artemis, Aphrodite, Hypnos, Nyx, and Chaos, can also be done, but the requirements and rewards may vary, and some characters may not give a companion in return.
Understanding Ambrosia and its Purpose
Introduction to Ambrosia
Ambrosia is a valuable resource in the game that plays a crucial role in narrative progression and unlocking certain features. It is used to obtain and power up Companions, which can aid you in battle, and is also required to complete certain sidequests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you give Ambrosia to Artemis?
Yes, Artemis‘ affinity gauge maxes out at 7 hearts, requiring the gifting of 6 Nectar and 1 Ambrosia.
Who is the best person to give Nectar to in Hades?
For brand new Hades players, Cerberus and Skelly are good options, as their Keepsakes grant more survivability.
How do you give Ambrosia to Megaera?
After a random number of encounters with the Furies, Megaera will approach Zagreus in his room, and tell him that she’s only stopping him from escaping because she has to, after which she can receive Ambrosia the next time she is met in the House of Hades.
How do you give Ambrosia to Skelly?
Skelly will request that Zagreus kill him with the Stygian Blade, but using its Level 5 Zagreus Aspect, after which Zagreus will be able to gift him Ambrosia the next time he encounters Skelly in the courtyard.
Can you give Ambrosia to Hypnos?
Hypnos‘ affinity gauge is maxed out at 8 hearts, requiring the gifting of 6 Nectar and 2 Ambrosia total.
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 they can be gifted Ambrosia, although they will not give a Companion in return.
Why can’t I give Ambrosia to Meg?
After giving Megaera 6 Nectar in total, you will be unable to give her any other gift until you complete a favor for her, once completing her favor, giving her Ambrosia will earn you the Companion Battie.
When can I give Ambrosia to Thanatos?
Similar to giving Nectar, players can give Thanatos Ambrosia whenever they spot him in a run or afterward in the House of Hades, and the first time the player gives Thanatos some Ambrosia, he will give Zagreus Companion Mort.
Can you date both Megaera and Thanatos?
If players do enter a relationship with both, a short time later a scene will occur with both Thanatos and Megaera showing up in Zagreus‘ room together with an offer to all sleep together.
Can you give Thanatos Nectar?
The first time that the player gives Thanatos some Nectar, he will gift Zagreus the Pierced Butterfly, which is a Keepsake that will increase the amount of damage the player does each time that they clear an encounter without taking damage.
Who is the best God in Hades?
Athena is considered one of the best gods in Hades, as she can assist Zagreus with doing lots of damage to the game’s bountiful enemies, but also provides defensive benefits.
Is Nectar rare in Hades?
Nectar is one of several Artifact currencies that can be rarely found within the Underworld, and it is preserved after dying in the Underworld.
Can you give Ambrosia to NYX?
Once you have completed the favor, Nyx can be gifted Ambrosia, although she does not give a Companion in return, and Nyx‘s affinity gauge is maxed out at 9 hearts, requiring the gifting of 6 Nectar and 3 Ambrosia total.
What does Ambrosia give?
In the ancient Greek myths, Ambrosia is the food or drink of the Greek gods, and is often depicted as conferring longevity or immortality upon whoever consumed it.
Is Ambrosia useful in Hades?
Ambrosia is primarily used for narrative progression, but there are some gameplay things you’ll need lots of Ambrosia for later on, such as unlocking and progressing some sidequests and obtaining and powering up Companions.
Can you give Ambrosia to Aphrodite?
Aphrodite‘s affinity gauge is maxed out at 7 hearts, requiring the gifting of 6 Nectar and 1 Ambrosia, and if affinity is maxed out with Aphrodite, there will be unique text above her Keepsake.