Weapons are the most important part of Melinoe’s arduous task of killing Chronos. Weapon aspects in Hades 2 are a great way to tip the odds in your favor, though they may take a while to come to light. Let’s take a look at how they work and what they are.

To unlock Weapon Aspects, you must first complete the Aspects of Night and Darkness Incantation in Hades 2. This Incantation doesn't unlock by default, but rather becomes available once Hecate deems you worthy after a few runs. This can take a while depending on your luck and what Incantations she's already given you. Once you have it, you can unlock Weapon Aspects for five Bronze and one Nightshade.

Unlocking weapon aspects is important in Hades 2 and should be done as soon as you unlock the skill. These vastly change how you use each weapon and can turn a weapon that didn’t suit you into one that works perfectly.

With this Incantation unlocked, head to the Silver Pool—where you’ll choose and unlock your Nocturnal Arms. Tap the center of the pool to reveal the menu for unlocking your Arms. The tab on the right is where you can upgrade the ones you already have, including the base Melinoë options. These require a lot of rare Reagents, so make sure you distribute them wisely.