{"id":179625,"date":"2025-12-20T03:18:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T03:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=179625"},"modified":"2025-12-20T03:18:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T03:18:22","slug":"how-many-runs-does-it-take-to-complete-hades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-many-runs-does-it-take-to-complete-hades\/","title":{"rendered":"How many runs does it take to complete Hades?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-many-runs-does-it-take-to-complete-hades\/#How_many_runs_does_it_take_to_complete_Hades\" title=\"How many runs does it take to complete Hades?\">How many runs does it take to complete Hades?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-many-runs-does-it-take-to-complete-hades\/#Understanding_the_Games_Complexity\" title=\"Understanding the Game&#8217;s Complexity\">Understanding the Game&#8217;s Complexity<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-many-runs-does-it-take-to-complete-hades\/#Introduction_to_Hades\" title=\"Introduction to Hades\">Introduction to Hades<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-many-runs-does-it-take-to-complete-hades\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_runs_does_it_take_to_complete_Hades\"><\/span>How many runs does it take to complete Hades?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The number of <strong>runs<\/strong> required to fully complete <strong>Hades<\/strong> and achieve its <strong>true ending<\/strong> and <strong>final epilogue<\/strong> is not strictly quantifiable, but it takes a minimum of <strong>10 completion runs<\/strong> to see <strong>Hades&#8217; true ending<\/strong>, and potentially many more to unlock its <strong>final post-game epilogue<\/strong>. Completing <strong>Hades<\/strong> can be a daunting task, and the journey to <strong>100% completion<\/strong> is long, with the main objectives taking around <strong>22\u00bd hours<\/strong> to complete, while achieving <strong>100% completion<\/strong> can take approximately <strong>95\u00bd hours<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_the_Games_Complexity\"><\/span>Understanding the Game&#8217;s Complexity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_Hades\"><\/span>Introduction to Hades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Hades<\/strong> is a <strong>roguelike game<\/strong> that offers <strong>infinite replayability<\/strong>, with each run providing a unique experience. The game&#8217;s design ensures that <strong>death<\/strong> is an integral part of the story, and every time the player dies, new events unfold, and characters have new dialogue, making no run feel wasted.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>How long does a full Hades run take?<\/strong> A full <strong>Hades run<\/strong> can take around <strong>22\u00bd hours<\/strong> when focusing on the main objectives, but achieving <strong>100% completion<\/strong> can take approximately <strong>95\u00bd hours<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How many runs does it take to beat Hades the first time?<\/strong> It can take around <strong>10-12 runs<\/strong> to beat <strong>Hades<\/strong> for the first time, as players need to learn the patterns of the game and its bosses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How many runs does it take to get the true ending in Hades?<\/strong> To get the <strong>true ending<\/strong>, players need to exhaust all of <strong>Persephone&#8217;s dialogue<\/strong> with <strong>Zagreus<\/strong>, which requires speaking to her a total of ten times, including the first, and toppling <strong>Hades<\/strong> 9 more times.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do you have to complete Hades in one run?<\/strong> No, <strong>death<\/strong> is a natural part of the game, and players can progress through the story and unlock new content even if they don&#8217;t complete the game in one run.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Has anyone beat 64 Heat Hades?<\/strong> Yes, a player named <strong>Angel1C<\/strong> has managed to beat the game on <strong>Heat level 64<\/strong>, which was previously thought to be nearly impossible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Hades hard to beat?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Hades<\/strong> is an extremely difficult game to complete, with each death forcing the player to restart from the beginning and lose all progress.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you actually finish Hades?<\/strong> Yes, players can finish <strong>Hades<\/strong> by escaping from the <strong>Underworld<\/strong> ten times to unlock the <strong>true ending<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can Zagreus go to Olympus?<\/strong> <strong>Zagreus<\/strong> receives an invitation to join the other gods on <strong>Mount Olympus<\/strong>, but the one thing that stands in his way is that no one is allowed to leave the <strong>Underworld<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Hades infinitely replayable?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Hades<\/strong> offers <strong>infinite replayability<\/strong> with constantly refreshing seasons, a wide range of bosses, and unpredictable gameplay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the hardest run in Hades?<\/strong> The <strong>hardest run<\/strong> in <strong>Hades<\/strong> is on <strong>Heat level 64<\/strong>, which adds additional challenges and nerfs to <strong>Zagreus<\/strong>, such as no healing, increased enemy damage, and faster enemy movements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Will there be a Hades 2?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Hades 2<\/strong> is set to launch in early access in <strong>Q2 2024<\/strong>, with players able to access the game through <strong>Steam<\/strong> or the <strong>Epic Games Store<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Hades get easier each run?<\/strong> Yes, the <strong>progression elements<\/strong> in <strong>Hades<\/strong> assure better chances of survival in new runs, as players can upgrade their <strong>Infernal Arms<\/strong> and learn enemy patterns.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you beat Hades without dying?<\/strong> Yes, it is possible to beat <strong>Hades<\/strong> without dying, but it&#8217;s much harder, as players won&#8217;t have access to <strong>death defiance<\/strong> or <strong>increased backstab damage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the best weapon in Hades?<\/strong> The <strong>Twin Fists of Malphon<\/strong> are a fan favorite weapon in <strong>Hades<\/strong>, offering a remarkable <strong>Magnetic Cutter<\/strong> heavy attack and increased damage output.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Will Hades 2 have Zagreus?<\/strong> No, <strong>Hades 2<\/strong> will see players take on the role of <strong>Melinoe<\/strong>, <strong>Zagreus&#8217;<\/strong> half-sister and fellow child of <strong>Hades<\/strong>, offering a new perspective on the story.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How many runs does it take to complete Hades? The number of runs required to fully complete Hades and achieve its true ending and final epilogue is not strictly quantifiable, but it takes a minimum of 10 completion runs to see Hades&#8217; true ending, and potentially many more to unlock its final post-game epilogue. 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