Hades is the roguelike that converted people who hate roguelikes. Supergiant Games created a game where dying is genuinely fun because each death advances a rich story with fully voice-acted dialogue that changes based on how you died, what weapons you used, and which gods you interacted with. The gameplay loop sends Zagreus through four distinct regions of the Underworld, collecting boons (power-ups) from Olympian gods that synergize in wildly creative ways. Over 300 unique boon combinations mean every run feels different, and the weapon Aspect system adds another layer of build diversity. Even after your first successful escape, the Pact of Punishment adds escalating difficulty modifiers for hundreds of hours of replayability.
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
Tartarus
Key resources: Core boon foundation, Daedalus Hammer, Chaos boons, Charon's shop Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for Varatha upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Asphodel
Key resources: Mid-tier boons, Eurydice (kitchen upgrades), second Daedalus Hammer Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for Varatha upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Elysium
Key resources: Highest-tier boons, Patroclus (shop/buffs), Theseus/Asterius drops Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for Varatha upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Temple of Styx
Key resources: Final boon upgrades, pom of power, Satyr Sack (progression) Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Coronacht max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Surface
Key resources: Successful escape (story progression), Titan Blood, Diamond Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Coronacht max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Tartarus — Asphodel)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on Varatha once accessible
Mid Game (Elysium)
- Push Varatha to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Coronacht
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Temple of Styx — Surface)
- Max out Coronacht — 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 Elysium 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
- Privileged Status from the Mirror (+40% damage to enemies with 2+ status effects) is the single strongest mirror upgrade. Build around applying two different status effects (e.g., Aphrodite Weak + Dionysus Hangover) to trigger it.
- Farm Elysium 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 Guides
- Hades Hades Overview
- Hades Best Builds
- Hades Tier List
- Hades Walkthrough
- Hades Beginner's Guide
- Hades Tips & Tricks
- Hades Weapons Guide
- Hades Combat Guide
- Hades Boss Guide
- Hades Maps & Locations
- Hades Classes & Characters
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