{"id":209219,"date":"2025-03-04T01:46:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T01:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=209219"},"modified":"2025-03-04T01:46:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T01:46:44","slug":"what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades\/","title":{"rendered":"What keepsake to start with 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\/what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades\/#What_Keepsake_to_Start_with_Hades\" title=\"What Keepsake to Start with Hades?\">What Keepsake to Start with 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\/what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades\/#Understanding_Keepsakes_in_Hades\" title=\"Understanding Keepsakes in Hades\">Understanding Keepsakes in Hades<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades\/#Choosing_the_Right_Keepsake\" title=\"Choosing the Right Keepsake\">Choosing the Right Keepsake<\/a><\/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\/what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades\/#1_What_is_the_best_keepsake_in_Hades_Reddit\" title=\"1. What is the best keepsake in Hades Reddit?\">1. What is the best keepsake in Hades Reddit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades\/#2_What_is_the_best_keepsake_for_a_new_player\" title=\"2. What is the best keepsake for a new player?\">2. What is the best keepsake for a new player?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades\/#3_Can_you_use_a_keepsake_twice_in_Hades\" title=\"3. Can you use a keepsake twice in Hades?\">3. Can you use a keepsake twice in Hades?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades\/#4_Who_should_I_gift_first_in_Hades\" title=\"4. Who should I gift first in Hades?\">4. Who should I gift first in Hades?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades\/#5_What_happens_if_you_give_Hades_Nectar_in_Hades\" title=\"5. What happens if you give Hades Nectar in Hades?\">5. What happens if you give Hades Nectar in Hades?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades\/#6_How_do_you_get_secret_keepsakes_in_Hades\" title=\"6. How do you get secret keepsakes in Hades?\">6. How do you get secret keepsakes in Hades?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades\/#7_What_keepsake_should_you_choose_for_survivability\" title=\"7. What keepsake should you choose for survivability?\">7. What keepsake should you choose for survivability?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades\/#8_Can_you_complete_Hades_without_dying\" title=\"8. Can you complete Hades without dying?\">8. Can you complete Hades without dying?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades\/#9_Who_is_the_best_God_in_Hades\" title=\"9. Who is the best God in Hades?\">9. Who is the best God in Hades?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades\/#10_What_is_the_max_level_in_Hades_keepsake\" title=\"10. What is the max level in Hades keepsake?\">10. What is the max level in Hades keepsake?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades\/#11_How_do_keepsakes_work_in_Hades\" title=\"11. How do keepsakes work in Hades?\">11. How do keepsakes work in Hades?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades\/#12_Can_you_fall_in_love_in_Hades\" title=\"12. Can you fall in love in Hades?\">12. Can you fall in love in Hades?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades\/#13_What_is_the_last_keepsake_in_Hades\" title=\"13. What is the last keepsake in Hades?\">13. What is the last keepsake in Hades?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades\/#14_Should_I_give_Nectar_to_Chaos\" title=\"14. Should I give Nectar to Chaos?\">14. Should I give Nectar to Chaos?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades\/#15_What_weapon_should_I_use_in_Hades\" title=\"15. What weapon should I use in Hades?\">15. What weapon should I use in Hades?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Keepsake_to_Start_with_Hades\"><\/span>What Keepsake to Start with Hades?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>When starting your journey in <strong>Hades<\/strong>, choosing the right <strong>keepsake<\/strong> can significantly impact your early game progression, with <strong>Cerberus<\/strong> and <strong>Skelly<\/strong> offering the most all-around good <strong>keepsakes<\/strong> that provide survivability and can last a good long while. The best starting <strong>keepsake<\/strong> is often debated, but <strong>Old Spiked Collar (Cerberus)<\/strong> and <strong>Lucky Tooth (Skelly)<\/strong> are top recommendations due to their balanced benefits that aid in <strong>survivability<\/strong> and <strong>combat<\/strong> effectiveness.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Keepsakes_in_Hades\"><\/span>Understanding Keepsakes in Hades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keepsakes are items that can be equipped to obtain benefits during an escape attempt, acquired by giving <strong>Nectar<\/strong> to various characters for the first time. Each keepsake has unique effects, and understanding these can help players strategize their <strong>escape<\/strong> from the <strong>Underworld<\/strong> more effectively.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_the_Right_Keepsake\"><\/span>Choosing the Right Keepsake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With multiple keepsakes available, each with its own <strong>boons<\/strong>, choosing the right one can be daunting. <strong>Cerberus<\/strong> and <strong>Skelly<\/strong> are good starting points, but other keepsakes like <strong>Pierced Butterfly (Than)<\/strong> and <strong>Lambent Plume (Hermes)<\/strong> offer significant benefits as well, depending on the player&#8217;s preferred <strong>playstyle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_best_keepsake_in_Hades_Reddit\"><\/span>1. What is the best keepsake in Hades Reddit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The best keepsake in <strong>Hades<\/strong> according to Reddit discussions often includes <strong>Old Spiked Collar (Cerberus)<\/strong> and <strong>Lucky Tooth (Skelly)<\/strong> due to their overall utility in early game progression.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_is_the_best_keepsake_for_a_new_player\"><\/span>2. What is the best keepsake for a new player?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For a new player, starting with <strong>Cerberus<\/strong> or <strong>Skelly<\/strong>&#8216;s keepsake can provide a good balance of <strong>survivability<\/strong> and <strong>offense<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Can_you_use_a_keepsake_twice_in_Hades\"><\/span>3. Can you use a keepsake twice in Hades?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, you cannot equip the same keepsake twice during one run, but you can change to another keepsake between <strong>biomes<\/strong> to gain different <strong>boon<\/strong> effects.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Who_should_I_gift_first_in_Hades\"><\/span>4. Who should I gift first in Hades?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Gifting <strong>Nectar<\/strong> to <strong>Cerberus<\/strong> and <strong>Skelly<\/strong> first can be beneficial for new players as their keepsakes offer more <strong>survivability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_happens_if_you_give_Hades_Nectar_in_Hades\"><\/span>5. What happens if you give Hades Nectar in Hades?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Giving <strong>Nectar<\/strong> to <strong>Hades<\/strong> eventually leads to receiving his keepsake, the <strong>Sigil of the Dead<\/strong>, which allows for a unique ability in combat.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_do_you_get_secret_keepsakes_in_Hades\"><\/span>6. How do you get secret keepsakes in Hades?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Secret keepsakes are acquired by completing specific <strong>favors<\/strong> for characters after giving them enough <strong>Nectar<\/strong>, usually five or six.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_keepsake_should_you_choose_for_survivability\"><\/span>7. What keepsake should you choose for survivability?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For <strong>survivability<\/strong>, <strong>Old Spiked Collar (Cerberus)<\/strong> and <strong>Lucky Tooth (Skelly)<\/strong> are top choices as they provide benefits that help in staying alive longer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Can_you_complete_Hades_without_dying\"><\/span>8. Can you complete Hades without dying?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, it&#8217;s possible to complete <strong>Hades<\/strong> without dying, but it requires a lot of skill and knowledge of the game mechanics.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Who_is_the_best_God_in_Hades\"><\/span>9. Who is the best God in Hades?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Athena<\/strong> is considered one of the best gods for <strong>defense<\/strong>, providing <strong>boons<\/strong> that significantly enhance the player&#8217;s ability to withstand damage.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_is_the_max_level_in_Hades_keepsake\"><\/span>10. What is the max level in Hades keepsake?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Keepsakes can be upgraded to a maximum of <strong>rank 3<\/strong>, requiring a cumulative total of 75 encounters cleared while the keepsake is equipped.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_How_do_keepsakes_work_in_Hades\"><\/span>11. How do keepsakes work in Hades?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Keepsakes work by providing unique benefits and <strong>boons<\/strong> that can aid in <strong>combat<\/strong>, <strong>survivability<\/strong>, and <strong>escape<\/strong> attempts from the <strong>Underworld<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Can_you_fall_in_love_in_Hades\"><\/span>12. Can you fall in love in Hades?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the game allows for <strong>romance<\/strong> paths with certain characters, including <strong>Dusa<\/strong>, <strong>Megaera<\/strong>, and <strong>Thanatos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_What_is_the_last_keepsake_in_Hades\"><\/span>13. What is the last keepsake in Hades?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The last keepsake is <strong>Hades&#8217;<\/strong> own keepsake, the <strong>Sigil of the Dead<\/strong>, which is obtained after completing the main storyline and gifting <strong>Hades<\/strong> with <strong>Nectar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Should_I_give_Nectar_to_Chaos\"><\/span>14. Should I give Nectar to Chaos?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, giving <strong>Nectar<\/strong> to <strong>Chaos<\/strong> can provide unique <strong>boons<\/strong> and benefits that can aid in your <strong>escape<\/strong> attempts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_What_weapon_should_I_use_in_Hades\"><\/span>15. What weapon should I use in Hades?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The choice of weapon in <strong>Hades<\/strong> depends on the player&#8217;s <strong>playstyle<\/strong>, but <strong>Coronacht<\/strong> is a popular choice due to its versatility and power in <strong>combat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>By understanding how keepsakes work and choosing the right one for your playstyle, you can significantly improve your chances of escaping the <strong>Underworld<\/strong> in <strong>Hades<\/strong>. Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned player or just starting your journey, mastering the use of keepsakes is a crucial part of the game.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Keepsake to Start with Hades? When starting your journey in Hades, choosing the right keepsake can significantly impact your early game progression, with Cerberus and Skelly offering the most all-around good keepsakes that provide survivability and can last a good long while. The best starting keepsake is often debated, but Old Spiked Collar (Cerberus) &#8230; <a title=\"What keepsake to start with Hades?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/what-keepsake-to-start-with-hades\/\" aria-label=\"More on What keepsake to start with Hades?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-209219","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/209219","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=209219"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/209219\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=209219"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=209219"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=209219"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}