One of the most compelling mechanics is the inability to pause the game against Chronos in Hades 2. From a lore perspective, it makes perfect sense, as he’s the titan of time. So when you pause, it’s only natural that the boss will control time and not let you take a breather. These are some of the things that games do that make them memorable, like Psycho Mantis letting you change the controller port to Metal Gear Solid. But before I digress, let’s quickly go over the different ways you can pause here.

You need the Power to Pause and Reflect enchantment. To unlock this you need two things. First of all, you need to try to pause at least once during your fight against him when you reach him. Secondly, there are the resources, for this enchantment you need:

Moly can be found randomly on Erebus during your runs. All you need to do is pick one up when you spot it. Zodiac Sand requires you to defeat Chronos three times.

Now, the above solution might not be the solution you’re looking for if you haven’t got him yet or don’t know how to beat him. But don’t worry, that’s where the workarounds come in: