Hades II is Supergiant Games' follow-up to their GOTY-winning roguelike, casting you as Melinoe, Zagreus's sister, on a quest to defeat Chronos the Titan of Time. The game introduces a magick system with Omega attacks, a crafting loop via gathering and incantations, and entirely new gods offering boons. Currently in Early Access, it already features dozens of hours of content across multiple surface and underworld regions. The combat is faster and more spell-focused than the original, with the Arcana card system replacing the Mirror of Night.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key synergies |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Erebus
Key resources: Nightshade, Bones, early boon selection Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Sister Blades upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Oceanus
Key resources: Silver, Coral, mid-tier boon upgrades Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Sister Blades upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Fields of Mourning
Key resources: Moly, Fate Fabric, advanced Arcana unlocks Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Sister Blades upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Tartarus
Key resources: Cinder, rare crafting materials, story progression Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Witch's Staff max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Surface Crossroads
Key resources: NPC bonds, incantation crafting, permanent upgrades Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Witch's Staff max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Erebus — Oceanus)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Sister Blades once accessible
Mid Game (Fields of Mourning)
- Push Sister Blades to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Witch's Staff
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Tartarus — Surface Crossroads)
- Max out Witch's Staff — this is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment — Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials — Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear — Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Fields of Mourning farming — This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early — Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Unlock the gathering tools incantation first — Silver Pick and Crescent Pick let you harvest resources during runs that fuel all other upgrades
- Farm Fields of Mourning during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build — some classes farm faster in certain areas
More Hades II Guides
- Hades II Hades II Overview
- Hades II Best Builds
- Hades II Tier List
- Hades II Walkthrough
- Hades II Beginner's Guide
- Hades II Tips & Tricks
- Hades II Weapons Guide
- Hades II Combat Guide
- Hades II Boss Guide
- Hades II Maps & Locations
- Hades II Classes & Characters
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