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All Hades 2 Arcana Cards and the best to pick firstHere are all Arcana Cards in Hades 2 and the best to pick first
Here are all Arcana Cards in Hades 2 and the best to pick first
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Supergiant Games
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Supergiant Games
Looking for a list of all Arcana Cards in Hades 2?Arcana Cards are a new mechanic to arrive withHades 2which allow Melinoe to apply certain buffs to her build. These Arcana Cards require Ashes to unlock and vary in rarity.
To apply more cards at once, you need to upgrade your Grasp meter with Psyche. Both of these resources can be gathered in Erebus from clearing locations or from the Wrecthed Broker’s shop.
For a full list of all Arcana Cards available inHades 2as well as our recommendations for the best Arcana Cards in the game and ways to upgrade them, read on.
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All Arcana Cards in Hades 2
There are a total of25 Arcana Cardsin Hades 2 as of writing. To reveal a card you must first unlock one adjacent to it on the grid. This means, for example, to unlock a card on the third row, you’ll need to unlock the one above it on the second row.
Each card has a Grasp cost attached. You can mix and match which Arcana Cards you have equipped between runs.
The following Arcana Cards are available in Hades 2:
Best Arcana Cards in Hades 2
For an early playthrough, we recommend investing inThe Unseenas it will give you Magick regeneration. Although this will only restore 2 Magick every second, this will still provide you with a constant source of Magick, meaning you can continue to deliver Omega Specials.
We also recommend investing inThe Titan Cardfor a plus 20 to both Health and Magick. Although this isn’t too exciting, trust us - you’ll need it.
If you’re a little further along and have accessed the fourth and fifth row of cards,The Eternity cardis an absolute must. This card gives you oneDeath Defiancewhich will give you a free life essentially. When killed, you will be revived and put on 40% health and Magick. This is essential for taking on the early boss. You can also upgrade this card twice and get up to three Death Defies per run.
How to upgrade Arcana Cards
More Incantations are revealed at Hecate’s cauldron as you progress further into Hades 2. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Supergiant Games
To upgrade Arcana Cards you need to progress through the story enough to unlock theConsecration of AshesIncantation. This will upgrade your Altar and allow you to see Insights (the upgraded version of Arcana Cards).
That rounds off our guide to the best Arcana Cards in Hades 2. For moreHades 2 tips and tricks, see our guides to thebest Boons,weapons,Keepsakes, and more.
