How to unlock all Hidden Weapon Aspects in Hades 2

The full version of Hades 2 is finally upon us! As with its predecessor, Hades, each weapon in Hades 2 has a Hidden Aspect, giving you more ways to beat the boss. This is a form of the weapon not gained through normal means, which means it doesn't come as simply as paying up some resources. Here's how you can unlock all of the Hidden Aspects in Hades 2, and a short run-down of what each of them does.

Each of the game's six weapons gets a Hidden Aspect. All of them are tied to an NPC and require some extra materials, but some are more difficult to unlock than others.

For all of the Hidden Aspects, you need to have all six base weapons unlocked. Moreover, for you to be eligible to unlock a specific weapon's Hidden Aspect, at least one form must be at max Rank (V).

Sometimes, the characters do not give you the waking phrase immediately. You just have to keep interacting with them across multiple runs to get the unlock.

NPCs with the waking phrase interaction (except Selene) will have a marker on them.

The incantation required to activate this Witch's Staff Aspect comes from Circe, on her island in the Rift of Thessaly.

You can interact with the Silver Pool afterward, then pay five Tears and two Fangs for it.

Aspect of Anubis

The Aspect of Anubis is the most unique Aspect for the Staff. Pressing your Attack sets down an Ankh, dealing damage as its area expands, then occasionally. Meanwhile, your Special pulls enemies in.

Artemis provides the waking phrase for this weapon. She randomly appears during runs, whether on the Surface or on the Underworld.

After she gives the waking phrase, interact with the Silver Pool, and the Aspect of the Morrigan will be purchasable for eight Iron and two Feathers.

Aspect of the Morrigan

The Crow Cutters can perform the ritual of Blood Triad. Blood Triad inflicts heavy damage after you have landed an Attack, Special, and Ω Move on a single target.

The waking phrase will come from Moros. Since he usually hangs around the Crossroads, you shouldn't be going out of your way to trigger this interaction.

Unlocking the Aspect of Supay requires 15 Marble and one Shadow.

Aspect of Supay

This Aspect gives more damage to your Rush Boon and features an Alternate Moveset. The Devil Sparks automatically, and your Ω Attack and Ω Special enhance the auto-fire for a few seconds.

Charon gives the waking phrase. You're basically guaranteed several Shop rooms in a run, so you shouldn't have trouble finding him, either.

The Aspect of Nergal costs 15 Iron and five Serpent Scales to unlock.

Aspect of Nergal

This weapon grants the Berserk buff after hitting enemies enough times. While Berserk, Attacks and Specials are faster and restore health when hitting enemies.

Medea grants the waking phrase for this Hidden Aspect in Hades 2. There is no way to guarantee her appearance, so you just need to keep doing Surface runs until she appears and gives the phrase.

The Aspect of Hel costs 12 Adamant and two Snake-Reed to unlock.

Aspect of Hel

This is close to the Adamant Rail in Hades. The Attack becomes a burst fire, which can further be increased by using the Ω Special.

Selene gives the waking phrase. You can equip Selene's Keepsake to force her to appear.

Two Void Lens and four Nightmares are required to unlock the Aspect of Shiva.

Aspect of Shiva

You can absorb your Ω Special blasts to become Destructive. While Destructive, your Ω Attack deals extra damage.