A poor build inHades 2will spell a quick end for Melinoë. One of the best ways you can keep her in the fight is by using the right Duo Boons. These unique boons are offered by two different gods, offering unique enhancements ranging from better damage to greater life restoration.
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Like with any traits, however, not all Duo Boons are equal in terms of usefulness. It’s important that whichever ones you use round out the rest of your build like gaining synergy with yourweaponsto make everything effective. Some boons work hand-in-hand together, but others are optimal only on their own. These Duo Boons are only some of the best ones that complement in Hades 2.
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10Romantic Spark
Romance with an Electrifying Twist
Required God/Boon
For fans who lean heavily into the Blitz in combat, you need this Duo Boon. It is the best one to optimize the Blitz, making it faster to apply and remove. Plus, any enemies caught up in it are also struck by lightning either after four seconds have passed or if they take 120 damage.
Just keep in mind that Blitz is not easy to control. Melinoë can get a little frantic when she’s moving at top speed, so only go for this Duo Boon build if you have a strong grasp on the sprinting mechanism. It’s perfect for acting like a wrecking ball with large groups though, so it’s worth learning how to manage the sprint to enjoy the build.
9Beach Ball
A Flashy Sprint
Beach Ball is a fun Duo Boon to play in Hades 2. It’s as literal as it sounds. A watery ball will appear behind you when you sprint, and it launches itself forward when you stop, hitting any enemy in its path. It’s a quick way to land damage and keep things light and amusing as you play.
Plus, you get to enjoy the splash damage. This way, you can land hits on multiple opponents, and you do it all by simply sprinting. Just keep in mind, as we said before, sprinting can sometimes be hard to control. So, play around with the mechanism a bit and see how useful it is in a build.
8Island Getaway
All About Defense
If you want greater defense, Island Getaway is one of the best Duo Boons you’re able to ask for in Hades 2. Buffing your defense isn’t always easy, especially late game, so this setup comes in handy to ensure you can make it to the end.
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However, the best use is that it eliminates Aphrodite’s weakness. Typically, you need to be uncomfortably close to enemies to damage them. But with this Duo Boon, you may stay a safe distance and Aphrodite will still be effective. Aphrodite gets a fun buff overall, allowing for fighting close or at range.
7Glorious Disaster
A Barrage of Lightning
Glorious Disaster is one of those Duo Boons that turn lightning abilities into outright menaces. It works hand-in-hand with your Omega Cast, causing severe damage in a specific area. The boon is worth it to target those large groups.
One thing to be aware of is that it has a high cost on Magik. But it’s all worth it if you strike gold with your attacks. Do this by complementing the build with abilities that improve your overall Cast damage so that you can buff up the boon as much as possible.
5Freezer Burn
Where Ice Meets Heat
Another one of the best Duo Boons in Hades 2, Freezer Burn effortlessly combines two different effects toinflict two different curseson enemies. It’s a lovely elemental damage combo that ideally works better without other Duo Boons. So, feel free to ride this one solo.
Groups of enemies can see heavy damage from both status effects, and it works especially well at enhancing Scorch. So, focus the rest of your build around Scorch damage to see how effective it can be.
4Master Conductor
A Wild Lightning Boon
Master Conductor is one of the best Hades 2 Duo Boons for boss fights. If you’ve taken advantage of Zeus’ Chain Lightning, you already know it’s a great tool. But with the Duo Boon, it’s practically devastating.
The boon allows Chain Lightning to deal double damage against a single target, which is why it’s excellent for boss battles. Or if you want to target groups, it comes in handy there too. Use it for crowd control to rip through numerous enemies.
3Seismic Servo
A Helpful Recharge Buff
Seismic Servo is one of the best Duo Boons designed to improve your overall performance. This works well with several other boons too, so you can mix and match rather well to create a well-rounded build.
A great way to use this, for example, is with Aspect of Persephone. You can greatly increase the damage and usage of your Casts and help everything recharge so you’re ready when the time comes. Also, you’ll target clusters of enemies orboss battleswhile keeping yourself safe. It’s a nice way to set up a close combat damage build too, depending on your playstyle.
2Chain Reaction
A Hephaestus Focused Build
This Duo Boon is centered around leaning into a Hephaestus build. Both Volcanic Flourish and Volcanic Strike are some of the best boons to use for this build. This way, you can attack enemies multiple times without worry.
Which is why a boon like this combines perfectly with Seismic Servo. Generally, Hephaestus has a slow build. But when you combine it with something like Seismic Servo, you counteract anything negative since your cooldowns are cut down. Chain Reaction thus hits even faster since your boons are now recharging at a quicker pace, allowing you to cut through enemies without giving them much breathing room.
1Scalding Vapor
The Damaging Power of Steam
If you need damage over time build in Hades 2, Scalding Vapor is a wonderful go-to Duo Boon. But more so, it’s handy for wiping out waves of enemies. Combine this with Poseidon’s effects for both splash and steam damage to cause severe damage to groups. Both the Slip and Froth Curses ensure that these enemies will see consistent damage for at least a few seconds.
And on the notion of constant damage, you may even combine this with abilities for scorch damage. Pairing steam damage with scorch just looks good on paper, but it feels even better once you see enemies (and even bosses) wasting away.
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