How to Get S Dust in Hades 2 (Unlock Pitch Black Stone)

As a seasoned adventurer who’s dabbled in my fair share of trials and tribulations, I must say that the Chaos Trials in Hades 2 have certainly piqued my interest. The idea of facing combat trials without Arcana, especially in the treacherous realms of Erebus, is both intriguing and daunting.

As players journey through “Hades 2“, they’ll surely be struck by the extensive content already accessible in Early Access. The first installment was brimming with content, and the sequel further expands upon it – all before the game has reached its final release. While there’s a wealth of fresh content to explore, one of the standout additions is the “Chaos Trials“, which introduce an entirely new gaming mechanism that bestows players with the elusive “Star Dust” crafting material as rewards.

In this revised version, I’ve aimed to maintain clarity while making the language more accessible:

Currently, “Hades 2” is available in an Early Access stage. In simpler terms, this implies that certain aspects of the game could undergo modifications before its full 1.0 version is officially launched. This guide will be frequently updated to incorporate any adjustments made to the content it focuses on.

Chaos Trials and the Hades 2 Olympic Update, Explained

The Olympic Update for Hades 2 made some significant changes to the Chaos Trials system. Players can now re-try previously completed trials, though they will no longer be awarded Star Dust (S-Dust). Instead, each repeated attempt will earn you 50 Bones.

Abyssal Reflection Requirements:

Melinoe won’t be able to use the latest feature on the Pitch-Black Stone straight away. Instead, she needs to perform one of the new incantations from the Olympic Update first. This new incantation calls for specific items:

Abyssal Reflection	Gain the ability to re-attempt cleared Trials at the Pitch-Black Stone for modest rewards of Bones	Moly x6 F-Fabric x2 Plasma x1

How to Unlock Chaos Trials in Hades 2

Unraveling the process to access the Chaos Trials in the sequel, Hades 2, is fairly simple to grasp. However, there’s a key prerequisite that players need to fulfill: successfully completing the Abyssal Night spell. Once accomplished, it opens up the Pitch-Black Stone location within the Training Grounds, paving the way for trial participation. The method to unlock the Incantation itself can be a bit elusive to explain.

To clarify, obtaining the incantation from Chaos isn’t entirely clear-cut at present. However, it’s indisputable that you need to engage with Chaos several times prior to acquiring Abyssal Night. In the gameplay scenario this guide is modeled after, the following prerequisites were satisfied before receiving the incantation:

All five Nocturnal Arms were unlocked, and their Aspects were revealed (but not all unlocked).
The Warding Gate to the surface was removed, and the Unraveling a Fateful Bond incantation allowed Melinoë to survive above ground.
Chaos was visited several times via Chaos Gates, one Nectar was offered, and the Transcendent Embryo Keepsake was gained.
The Fated List of Minor Prophecies is unlocked, and several prophecies have been completed.

During an ordinary meeting with Chaos, Abyssal Night was presented to Melinoë. Following this encounter, it became accessible at the Cauldron.

Abyssal Night Incantation Requirements:

Abyssal Night	Fate Fabric x2 Pearl x2 Moly x2 Nightshade x2

Fate Fabric is found through several different methods. The Wretched Broker sells them for 60 Bones each. Charon offers a shipment of 3 Obol Points. And Arachne usually offers a dress that gives grants one instantly.
Nightshade must be planted with seeds dug up in Erebus. Use the Silver Spade tool. They can then be planted after completing the Flourishing Soil incantation.

Upon its completion, the stone that appears pitch-black but is in fact pink, will become active. You can find it hidden behind the silvery pool within the Training Grounds.

How to Get Star Dust in Hades 2

Star Dust is mainly employed to boost advanced Arcana enhancements, while using it in the cauldron facilitates the preparation of the “Beast-Loved Feast,” enabling bonding with animal companions.

Completing the diverse Chaos Trials at the Obsidian Stone yields Star Dust as a primary reward. Upon engaging with the stone, you’ll encounter an explanatory window detailing its mechanics and subsequently access the central hub for initiating the Chaos Trials.

Chaos Trials Explained:

The Chaos Trials present Melinoë with a sequence of challenging combat scenarios, each offering unique aspects like weapon loadout and location. The initial trial is known as the Trial of Origin, transporting Melinoë to Erebus equipped with the Witch’s Staff. Several trials strip all Arcana, making them particularly tough. Successfully finishing the first batch of trials grants the player a single Star Dust.

In the image shown, the user interface for the Chaos Trial provides details about each individual trial. Specifically, the Trial of Humility uses the Witch’s Staff within Erebus. The sequence of pink dots on the right side indicates the difficulty level of the trial, with five dots denoting the most challenging version. It’s safe to assume that a higher challenge level means Melinoë will start the trial with fewer resources.

Players might observe that the Fated List hints at the Innate Ability. Given that numerous Chaos Trails remove Melinoë’s Arcana, accomplishing a trial in Erebus fulfills the conditions of this prophecy. Thus, it would be prudent to delay tackling this challenge until you have unlocked the Obsidian Stone.

Players can look forward to acquiring Star Dust from the enigmatic Wretched Broker at some point. This merchandise costs 800 Bones apiece. It’s important to note that players will probably need to finish a Chaos Trial first before they can make this purchase, and access to these goods is not granted until the Pitch-Black Stone has been unlocked.

Other Methods of Acquiring S-Dust:

In the ongoing updates of “Hades 2”, players have been introduced to fresh ways to acquire Space Dust. You can now obtain S-Dust in “Hades 2” through two characters, namely the Wretched Broker and Narcissus.

As a gamer, I recently discovered that the shady character, The Wretched Broker, is now peddling S-Dust for 600 Bones. To obtain this precious resource from Narcissus, I’ll need to venture into the Oceanus, find his NPC chamber, and receive the Heavenly Splendor boon. It wasn’t until after I helped Narcissus and Echo resolve their issues and cleared the murky water in Narcissus’ chambers that I received this boon. Whether it’s a requirement or not is unclear, so keep an eye out when you visit his chamber.

2024-10-26 07:24