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How to get Bronze in Hades 2Here’s how and where to get Bronze in Hades 2

Here’s how and where to get Bronze in Hades 2

Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Supergiant Games

Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Supergiant Games

Melinoë in Hades 2 mines some Bronze from a statue on the Surface.

Looking for Bronze in Hades 2?Bronze is one of the most confusing early-game resources inHades 2, because you unlock recipes that require it long before you unlock the ability to gather Bronze itself. Bronze can only be found on the Surface above the Underworld, and to get there you’ll need to progress the story until you can dispel the wards barring you from the Surface.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need in order to getBronze in Hades 2. We’ll go over how to reach the Surface, where to find Bronze, and how to stay on the Surface long enough to farm as much Bronze as you need.

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How to get Bronze in Hades 2

Below we’ve listedevery step you must take to get Bronze in Hades 2:

How to reach the Surface

To gain access to the Surface, you must first brew the"Permeation Of Witching-Wards"Incantation to lift the Guarded Ward at the end of the Crossroads hub. To gain this recipe, you mustdefeat Scyllain Oceanus andspeak with Hermeswhen he appears. Then, advance toHecateduring another run through Erebus to get the Incantation recipe from her.

The Permeation Of Witching-Wards Incantation requires:

How to survive longer on the Surface

After casting the Permeation Of Witching-Wards Incantation you’re free to explore the Surface, and you may get lucky enough to find some early Bronze there before you die. But youwilldie very quickly on the Surface. Melinoë’s cursed blood means she takes steadily increasing damage the longer she stays on the Surface, so to gather lots of Bronze you will need to deal with this curse.

After dying on your first trip to the Surface, you’ll speak with Moros and he’ll tell you about a new Incantation:“Unraveling A Fateful Bond”. This Incantation requires:

Once this Incantation is cast, you will no longer take periodic damage while out on the Surface. This will allow you to explore the City of Ephyra properly and find all the Bronze you need.

The Nocturnal Arms are a series of Nyx-blessed weapons you can unlock in Hades 2. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Supergiant Games

Screenshot of the Nocturnal Arms menu in Hades 2.

What is Bronze used for in Hades 2?

The main uses for Bronze inHades 2are for crafting theRod of Fishingand theArgent Skull. The Argent Skull is the fifthNocturnal Arms weaponrecipe you’ll encounter in Hades 2 and will require you to gather ingredients from the third major area as well as Bronze.

The Rod of Fishing is slightly easier to obtain and only requires Bronze and 2 Fate Fabric to make. Once you have all four Gathering Tools, you can fulfil theTools of the UnseenProphecy from the Fated List and collect 40 Ash as a reward.

That rounds off our guide to getting Bronze in Hades 2. For more Hades 2 tips and tricks, see our guides to thebest Boons,best weapons,Arcana Cards, and more.