How to Obtain and Use Iron in Hades 2?

Hades 2 introduces various items and materials for players to gather during their runs. As players progress through the game, they will encounter increasingly rare materials that are essential for crafting and upgrades. One such material is Iron, which plays a crucial role in unlocking powerful incantations and weapon enhancements. This guide will provide an overview of where to find Iron in Hades 2 and how to make the most of this valuable resource.

Unlocking the Surface Region

To reach the Rift of Thessaly and obtain Iron, players must first unlock access to the surface region. This process involves the following steps:

• Step 1: Progress through the main story until the locked Warded gateway in the Training Room is mentioned.
• Step 2: Complete the Permeation of Witching-Wards incantation at the Cauldron to remove the ward on the gateway.
• Step 3: Obtain the Unraveling of a Fateful Bond incantation from Moros to allow Melinoë to survive on the surface.

Where to Find Iron in Hades 2

Iron is one of the trickier materials to obtain in Hades 2, as it is exclusively found in the Rift of Thessaly, a region located on the surface. To access this area, players must first complete several steps to unlock the surface region. Once players have gained access to the surface, they must battle their way through the City of Ephyra and defeat the formidable Polyphemus before entering the Rift of Thessaly.

The Rift of Thessaly is composed of multiple ships. While exploring these ships, players should keep a watchful eye for pyramid-shaped stacks of cannonballs. These cannonball stacks are the key to obtaining Iron in Hades 2. By mining these stacks with the Crescent Pick tool, players can acquire three Iron items per stack.

Using Iron in Hades 2

While Iron may be challenging to acquire, it is a valuable resource used in several high-level upgrades and incantations, such as:

• Sandy Lifespring Incantation: Requires 3 Iron and 3 Driftwood to reveal a hidden isle in the Rift of Thessaly that restores health.
• Greater Favor of Gaia Incantation: Requires 2 Marble, 4 Bronze, and 4 Iron to unlock Tool Enchantments at the Silver Pool.
• Aspect of Medea for the Argent Skull: Requires 4 Iron and 1 Nightshade.
• Crescent Pick Rank II: Requires 6 Glassrock and 4 Iron to upgrade the Crescent Pick, which in turn helps players gather more Iron efficiently.