Hades 2: How to Obtain and Use Poppy

One of the rare and valuable resources in the Hades 2 is Poppy, which plays a crucial role in crafting powerful items and unlocking abilities. This guide will explain how to obtain Poppy in Hades 2 and how to effectively use it to enhance your gameplay experience.

Obtaining Poppy Seeds

To acquire Poppy in Hades 2, players must first obtain Poppy Seeds. These seeds can be found by digging up patches of dirt in Tartarus, one of the deepest regions of the Underworld. However, reaching Tartarus is no easy feat, as players must defeat formidable bosses such as Headmistress Hecate, Scylla and the Sirens, and Cerberus before gaining access to this area.

Once in Tartarus, players should keep an eye out for small patches of dirt scattered throughout the region. To dig up these patches and collect the Poppy Seeds, players will need the Silver Spade. This tool can be crafted using the Night's Craftwork Incantation at the cauldron, which requires one Molly and ten Silver.

Growing Poppy

After obtaining Poppy Seeds, players must return to the Crossroads and interact with the Soil Plots using the Flourishing Soil Incantation. This will allow them to plant the Poppy Seeds and begin the growing process. It is important to note that Poppy takes a considerable amount of time to grow, requiring players to experience several encounters before the plant is ready for harvesting. 

Once Poppy has been successfully grown and harvested, players can use it to craft powerful items and unlock abilities in Hades 2. Here are some notable uses for Poppy:

1. Weapon Aspect of Persephone (Argent Skull): By combining Moss x1 and Poppy x5, players can unlock the Aspect of Persephone for the Argent Skull weapon. When active, this aspect allows attacks to generate Glory, which enhances the Omega Special, a devastating attack that can turn the tide of battle.
2. Insight Into Offerings Incantation: Players can craft this incantation using Ambrosia x2, Poppy x2, and Golden Apple x1. It provides a list of all available Boons and Duo Boons in the Book of Shadows, giving players valuable information to strategize their builds.

Poppy is a highly sought-after resource in Hades 2 due to its rarity and usefulness in crafting powerful items and unlocking abilities. To obtain Poppy, players must first acquire Poppy Seeds by digging in Tartarus using the Silver Spade.