All New Cauldron Incantations in Hades 2 Olympic Update

As a seasoned adventurer who’s spent countless hours delving into the depths of the Underworld and the surface regions, I can confidently say that the incantations in Hades 2 are not just magical spells, but the very lifeblood of our journey. Each potion brewed, each shadow extracted, every beast-loved morsel crafted, they all serve a purpose that propels us forward on our quest.


In Hades 2, there are numerous aspects borrowed from the first game, but it also offers several fresh elements or enhancements of existing ones. In the original Hades, significant customization and upgrades were carried out at locations like the Mirror of Night and House Contractor. In Hades 2, these functions are handled in new locales while still maintaining the essence of the original game. Here, Melinoë manages the Cauldron to unlock various items and upgrades similar to before. This new system is called Incantations.

In “Hades 2,” the Incantations serve as a means to introduce key mechanics and locations within the game. These Incantations allow Melinoë to access various areas such as gardening plots, fishing spots, and even the hidden aspects of her Nocturnal Arms. This guide provides a comprehensive list of all Incantations found in “Hades 2,” including their recipes and the effects they produce.

“Exploring the Shadows: Hades 2 – A Work in Progress

All New Olympic Update Incantations in Hades 2

As a dedicated fan, I’m thrilled to share that in the latest Olympic Update for Hades 2, there are ten fresh Crossroads Cauldron incantations up for grabs! This exciting update also introduces Mount Olympus, a brand-new surface area ripe for Melinoe to explore. Since Hades 2 is a roguelike game, it’s not surprising that some of these incantations won’t be instantly available – you’ll need to keep venturing through the game to unlock them. For players who have already conquered a good chunk or even all of Hades 2’s existing content, there are several new incantations waiting for you as you embark on your next adventure!

Incantation Name Description Recipe
Favored of All Keepsakes Prioritize a Keepsake to re-equip it automatically upon returning to the Crossroads. Ambrosia x1 Iris x2 Shaderot x2
Spreading of Ashes Enhance the Altar of Ashes to preserve up to 6 different arrangements of your Arcana Ash x30 Olive x2
Earthly Fortune Update the Wretched Broker to bestow Prestige in exchange for recycling most any surplus resource Bones x100
Frozen Lifespring Reveal a hidden chamber within Mount Olympus where you may restore some healing in quiet solitude Iris x3 Adamant x3
Eyes of Night and Darkness Cause locations to sometimes contain a Moon Monument or Unseen Sigil Glassrock x2 Adamant x2
End to Deepest Slumber Attempt to stir Hypnos from his dormant state. Grants one Dream Vapor. Moly x1 Mandrake x2 Poppy x3
Bravery of Familiar Spirits Make your Witch’s Delight strengthen your animal familiars in various ways when treated. Grants +1 Witch’s Delight. Wool x1 Wheat x3
Summoning of Musical Rhapsody Summon the Music Maker, allowing you different music to play in the Crossroads. Lotus x2 Tears x1
Abyssal Reflection Gain the ability to re-attempt cleared Trials at the Pitch-Black Stone for modest rewards of Bones. TBD
Arisen Troves Cause Locations upon the surface to sometimes contain an Infernal Trove. Mandrake x1 Iron x3

In the game Hades 2, there are presently two distinct categories of spells: Basic Incantations and Alchemy Recipe Incantations. This tutorial will break down these spell types by creating two individual lists to clearly differentiate between them.

Incantations:

As a spell-caster in awe, I find myself drawn towards the mystical cauldron at the heart of the crossroads. Here, I can view my arsenal of Incantations. Whenever I have the necessary components to brew a powerful potion, this cauldron will sport a distinctive mark, signifying important events or updates. A handy list on the left allows me to easily check what options are currently available.

Incantation Name Description Recipe
Flourishing Soil
  • Create two Soil Plots, for growing Nightshade and other plants. (Grants one Nightshade Seed)
  • Moly x1
Night’s Craftwork
  • Reveal Gathering Tools within the Silver Pool. Unlock them to gather Silver, Psyche, and more.
  • Moly x1
Woodsy Lifespring
  • Reveal hidden glade in Erebus, where you may restore some health amid the gloom.
  • Silver x3
  • Moly x1
Summoning of Mercantile Fortune
  • Persuade the Wretched Broker to appear, with whom you may trade Bones for various resources.
  • Bones x10
Surge of Stygian Wells
  • Cause a Well of Charon to appear between each Underworld region.
  • Moly x3
  • Cattail x2
Reagent Sensing
  • After Encounters, become alerted to any valuable resources in the area.
  • Moly x1
Forget-Me-Not
  • Improve your memory. Press (Y, Right Click) on recipes for at-a-glance reminders for which resources you need.
  • Moly x1
Doomed Reckoning
  • Beseech Moros to reappear, in accordance to the wishes of the Three Fates.
  • Fate Fabric x3
  • Nightshade x1
Empath’s Intuition
  • Update the Book of Shadows with insights into relationship status with one’s acquaintances.
  • Fate Fabric x1
  • Myrtle x3
Rite of Vapor-Cleansing
  • Restore the Crossroads Hot Springs, so they may be used (min. 2 guests at a time). Grants +1 Bath Salts.
  • Moly x2
  • Lotus x2
  • NIghtshade x2
Fated Intervention
  • Beseech the Three Fates to lend their aid in a time of great need.
  • Silver x1
  • Ash x1
  • Moly x1
Floral Fortune
  • Exchange plants and other goods for Bones at the Wretched Broker.
  • Ash x1
  • Nightshade x1
Kindred Keepsakes
  • Manifest your collection of Keepsakes in the spaces separating each region.
  • Limestone x4
  • Moly x2
  • Lotus x1
Kinship Fortune
  • Update the Wretched Broker inventory with exotic goods suitable for gifting. (Grants one Nectar)
  • Bones x60
Gathering of Ancient Bones
  • Cause a random Main Weapon each night to have Grave Thirst, granting Bones after each location.
  • Limestone x2
Divination of the Elements
  • Reveal hidden elemental affinities of various Boons. Olympians will offer Boons that use these.
  • Psyche x5
Purification of Fountain-Waters
  • Enhance Fountains so they restore an additional 10% life.
  • Nightshade x1
  • Cattail x1
Reviving a Mournful Husk
  • Make use of Golden Boughs in the Fields of Mourning, to better orient yourself there.
  • Myrtle x1
Rich Soil
  • Create two additional Soil Plots near the grove.
  • Lotus x3
Rise of Stygian Wells
  • Cause locations in the Underworld to sometimes contain Wells of Charon.
  • Moly x1
  • Nightshade x1
Permeation of Witching Wards
  • Gain the ability to traverse Warded gateways, such as the one leading to the surface…
  • Cinder x1
  • Shadow x1
  • Moly x3
Unraveling a Fateful Bond
  • Forestall the effects of your bloodline’s ancient Life-draining curse that bars you from the surface.
  • Nightshade x2
  • Moss x2
  • Thalamus x2
  • Lotus x2
Rush of Fresh Air
  • Cause a Shrine of Hermes to appear in the space between each surface region.
  • Fate Fabric x3
  • Wool x1
  • Driftwood x2
Golden Lifespring
  • Unlocks rest areas in Tartarus where you can restore life.
  • Marble x3
  • Shaderot x3
Sandy Lifespring
  • Reveal a hidden isle in the Rift of Thessaly where you may restore some life amid the tumult.
  • Iron x3
  • Driftwood x3
Briny Lifespring
  • Reveal a hidden chamber in Oceanus, where you may restore some life in peace.
  • Limestone x3
  • Lotus x3
Circles of Protection
  • Unlocks Warding Circles throughout Erebus
  • Moly x1
  • Lotus x1
  • Mandrake x1
Summoning A Colony of Bats
  • Make use of the All-Seeing Bats in their cages around the city of Ephyra.
  • Moss x3
  • Rubbish x3
Unearthed Troves
  • Cause locations you visit to sometimes contain an Infernal Trove.
  • Limestone x5
  • Nightshade x1
Necromantic Influence
  • Gain the ability to sprint into any Lone Shades you encounter, turning them against your foes.
  • Psyche x5
  • Nightshade x5
Propensity Toward Gold
  • Reveal Golden Urns in various Locations, which yield up to 15 Gold Crowns once shattered.
  • Limestone x1
  • Fate Fabric x1
Observance of Gaia’s Secrets
  • Gain a 20% chance to gain one extra resource whenever you pick one up.
  • Moly x7
  • Moss x7
  • Lotus x7
Greater Favor of Gaia
  • Reveal enhancements within the SIlver Pool that further empower each Gathering Tool.
  • Marble x2
  • Bronze x4
  • Iron x4
Attending a Faithful Beast
  • Have your Animal Familiars stay in the Training Grounds; when rested, they can harvest +2 times.
  • Tears x1
  • Wool x1
  • Wheat x4
Aspects of Night and Darkness
  • Reveal Aspects within the Silver Pool that further empower each main weapon.
  • Bronze x5
  • Nightshade x1
Rite of River-Fording
  • Restore the Crossroads Fishing Pier, so it may be used (minimum of 2 guests at a time). Grants +1 Twin Lures.
  • Driftwood x4
  • Cattail x2
Abyssal insight
  • Activate the Pitch-Black Stone in the Training Grounds, then attempt its Trials for Star Dust.
  • Fate Fabric x2
  • Pearl x2
  • Moly x2
  • Nightshade x2
Consecration of Ashes
  • Enhance the Altar of Ashes so that you can unlock the potential of your Arcana. Grants +3 Moon Dust.
  • Ash x6
  • Cinder x1
  • Fate Fabric x6
Faith of Familiar Spirits
  • Turn trusted beasts into your Animal Familiars. Grants +1 Witch’s Delight.
  • Nectar x2
  • Lotus x1
Rite of Social Solidarity
  • Restore the Crossroads Taverna, where Shades and others rest and recover. Grants +1 Ambrosia.
  • Nectar x2
  • Garlic x2

Alchemy Incantations:

In the game Hades 2, Alchemy is utilized to concoct unique items essential for several significant spells. Unlike ordinary spells, Alchemy isn’t immediately finished; instead, each recipe takes a definite duration to brew. This process mirrors plant growth as there will be a Cauldron symbol indicating the remaining time before completion. The number displayed indicates the number of locations that need to be wrapped up before the recipe is ready. Players can also seek companionship while waiting by checking the Book of Shadows for characters prepared to visit the Hot Springs, fish, or the Taverna. These activities all consume time without initiating a fresh run.

Alchemy Incantation Description Recipe
Shadow Extraction
  • Manifest 1 Shadow
  • Ash x30
  • Psyche x30
  • Fate Fabric x3
Beast-Loved Morsel
  • Manifest 2 Witch’s Delight
  • Star Dust x1
  • Lotus x2
Moonlit Essence from Shadow
  • Manifest 5 Moon Dust
  • Cinder x1
  • Shadow x1
Moonlit Essence from Stars
  • Manifest 3 Moon Dust
  • Star Dust x1

The following are all the known spells found within Hades 2. As you journey through the Underworld and surface areas, these incantations will gradually become accessible to you.

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