Hades 2 has several materials split into three categories: Reagents, Greeneries, and Indulgences. Here is how you get them all and what they’re used for.
You’ll need to gather as many materials as you can in Hades 2 to use with Incantations, unlock Arcana Cards, grow other resources, and so much more. However, it’s not always clear where to find each material or what each material does. Fortunately, we’ve listed them all below, as well as their uses, to make your Hades 2 adventure that much easier.
All Reagents, Greeneries, and Indulgences in Hades 2
All Reagents in Hades 2
Reagents are materials that are used with Incantations, as well as to unlock and upgrade Arcana Cards. There are a few other uses, including unlocking new weapons. You’ll get the majority of these Reagants by visiting the Wretched Broker, defeating Guardians, mining Ore Deposits with the Crescent Pick Gathering Tool, and completing challenges. Below is a full table of all the Reagents you can get and how to get them in Hades 2.
| Reagent | How to Get | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Bone | Found as a common reward for completing challenges Erebus and beyond. Can obtain it by trading with the Wretched Broker. Can be found by using a Main Weapon with Grave Thirst. | Used to obtain other resources. |
| Ashes | Found as a common reward for completing challenges Erebus and beyond. Can obtain it by trading with the Wretched Broker. | Used to unlock Arcana Cards. |
| Psyche | Often given as rewards for completing challenges in E Found as a common reward for completing challenges Erebus and beyond. Can obtain it by trading with the Wretched Broker. Found by using the Tablet of Peace Gathering Tool on Lost Shades. | Used to raise Grasp and activate Arcana Cards. |
| Fate Fabric | Can obtain it by trading with the Wretched Broker. Also sometimes offered by Arachne. | Used with Incantations that involve chance and fortune. |
| Silver | Can be mined from Ore Deposits in Erebus using the Crescent Pick Gathering Tool | Used to unlock main weapons. |
| Limestone | Can be mined from Ore Deposits in Oceanus using the Crescent Pick Gathering Tool. | Used with Incantations that involve foundation and steadiness. |
| Glassrock | Can be mined from Ore Deposits in Mourning Fields using the Crescent Pick Gathering Tool. | Used with Incantations that involve tension and negativity. |
| Marble | Can be mined from Ore Deposits in Tartarus using the Crescent Pick Gathering Tool. | Used with Incantations that involve control and stability. |
| Bronze | Can be mined from Ore Deposits near the City of Ephyra using the Crescent Pick Gathering Tool. | Used to awaken Nocturnal Arms and Tools of the Unseen. |
| Iron | Can be mined from Ore Deposits near the Rift of Thessaly using the Crescent Pick Gathering Tool. | Used with Incantations that involve courage and confidence |
| Plasma | Can be mined from Ore Deposits in Chaos using the Crescent Pick Gathering Tool. | Used with Incantations that involve formlessness and change. |
| Cinder | The reward for defeating the Guardian of Erebus. | Used with Incantations that involve fire and preservation. |
| Pearl | The reward for defeating the Guardian of Oceanus. | Used with Incantations that involve luminance and perfection. |
| Tears | The reward for defeating the Guardian of the Mourning Fields. | Used with Incantations that involve spirit and sorrow. |
| Zodiac-Sand | The reward for defeating the Guardian of Tartarus. | Used with Incantations that involve inevitability and decay. |
| Wool | The reward for defeating the Guardian of the City of Ephyra. | Used with Incantations that involve coarseness and touch. |
| Darkness | Gathered by hand in Chaos. | Used with Incantations that involve the void and the abyss. |
| Shadow | Made in the Cauldron using the Shadow Extraction alchemy recipe. | Used with Incantations that involve soul and defiance. |
| Moon Dust | Can obtain it by trading with the Wretched Broker. Made in the Cauldron using the Moonlit Essence from Shadow and the Moonlit Essence from Stars alchemy recipes. | Used to unleash the full potential of Arcana Cards. |
| Star Dust | Can obtain it by completing Chaos Trials in the Pitch-Black Stone. | Used to create powerful resources that unlock true strength. |
| Rubbish | Can obtain it by clearing up after Eris in the Crossroads. | Used to degrade the quality of the environs. |
All Greeneries in Hades 2
Greeneries are a material that is almost exclusively used with Incantations or to grow more Greeneries in Hades 2. You’ll be able to gather the majority of them by hand across the various regions or by using the Silver Spade Gathering Tool at Digging Spots. However, you’ll need to plant seeds in the Crossroads in order to get some of them. Below is a full table of all the Greeneries you can get and how to get them in Hades 2.
| Greenery | How to Get | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Moly | Gathered by hand in Erebus. | Used with Incantations that involve dispelling and nullification. |
| Nightshade | Can be grown in the Crossroads by using Nightshade Seeds. | Used with Incantations that involve obscurity and death. |
| Nightshade Seeds | Found by using the Silver Spade Gathering Tool on Digging Spots in Erebus. | Grows into Nightshade when planted in the Crossroads. |
| Deathcap | Gathered by hand in Erebus or areas with Rainfall. | Used to trade for Bones from the Wretched Broker. |
| Mystery Seed | Found by using the Silver Spade on rare Digging Spots in different Regions. Obtained through Plentiful Forge, a Boon of Demeter. | Will grow into one of several plants. |
| Lotus | Gathered by hand in Oceanus. | Used with Incantations that involve serenity and acuity. |
| Cattail | Can be grown in the Crossroads by using Cattail Seeds. | Used with Incantations that involve restoration and relief. |
| Cattail Seeds | Found by using the Silver Spade Gathering Tool on Digging Spots in Oceanus. | Grows into Cattail when planted in the Crossroads. |
| Myrtle | Gathered by hand in the Mourning Fields. | Used with Incantations that involve love and prosperity. |
| Wheat | Can be grown in the Crossroads by using Wheat Seeds. | Used with Incantations that involve growth and respite. |
| Wheat Seeds | Found by using the Silver Spade on Digging Spots in the Mourning Fields. | Grows into Wheat when planted in the Crossroads. |
| Shaderoot | Gathered by hand in Tartarus. | Used with Incantations that involve eternity and quietude. |
| Poppy | Can be grown in the Crossroads by using Poppy Seeds. | Used with Incantations that involve dreams and slumber |
| Poppy Seeds | Found by using the Silver Spade on Digging Spots in Tartarus. | Grows into Poppy when planted in the Crossroads. |
| Moss | Gathered by hand on the Surface near the City of Ephyra. | Used with Incantations that involve strengthened connections. |
| Garlic | Can be grown in the Crossroads by using Garlic Cloves. | Used with Incantations that involve resilience and fortitude. |
| Garlic Cloves | Found by using the Silver Spade on Digging Spots on the Surface near the City of Ephyra. | Grows into Garlic when planted in the Crossroads. |
| Driftwood | Gathered by hand in the Rift of Thessaly. | Used with Incantations that involve stability and buoyancy. |
| Mandrake Root | Can be grown in the Crossroads by using Mandrake Seeds. | Used with Incantations that involve power and protection. |
| Mandrake Seeds | Found by using the Silver Spade on Digging Spots near the Rift of Thessaly. | Grows into Mandrake Root when planted in the Crossroads. |
| Thalamus | Can be found in the depths of Chaos. Can be grown in the Crossroads by using Origin Seeds. | Used with Incantations that involve birthright and creation. |
| Origin Seeds | Found by using the Silver Spade on Digging Spots in Chaos. | Grows into Thalamus when planted in the Crossroads. |
| Golden Apple | Reward for defeating the Guardian of the Rift of Thessaly. | Used with Incantations that involve beauty and fertility. |
All Indulgences in Hades 2
Indulgences are a unique type of material in Hades 2 that have several uses. These include visiting various locations in the Crossroads, as gifts to other characters, bonding with Animal Familiars, and unlocking special rewards from Charon. They are far rarer or more expensive than the Greeneries and Reagents but are nevertheless very helpful. Below is a full table of all the Indulgences you can get and how to get them in Hades 2.
| Indulgence | How to Obtain | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Nectar | Found as an uncommon reward for completing challenges Erebus and beyond. Can obtain it by trading with the Wretched Broker. | Can be gifted to other characters for bonuses. |
| Bath Salts | Can obtain it by trading with the Wretched Broker. Can be found by using the Silver Spade Gathering Tool at special Digging Spots in various regions. | Can be used when visiting the Crossroads Hot Springs. |
| Ambrosia | Can obtain it by trading with the Wretched Broker. | Can be used when visiting the Crossroads Taverna. |
| Witch’s Delight | Made in the Cauldron using the Beast-Loved Morsel alchemy recipe. | Used for bonding with Animal Familiars. |
| Obol Points | One earned for every 1,000 Gold Crowns you spend. | Used to get special rewards from Charon’s stash in the Crossroads. |
That’s all of the materials in Hades 2 and how to get them. For more guides just like this one, be sure to check out our Guide Hub.