The long-awaited sequel, Hades 2, has finally arrived with its 1.0 release after spending a little over a year in Early Access. The game immediately received plenty of acclaim for its gameplay depth, wide variety of builds, and excellent storytelling. While Hades 2 is already loved in its base state, that hasn't stopped the modding community from finding ways to improve the experience or change it up.
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Mods have long been a way for players to change up how their favorite titles run, and Hades 2 is no different. While there hasn't been anything as extensive as creating an entirely new game within it, there are still a large number of mods that are worth checking out for any players who are wondering how they can switch it up. There are already numerous mods available for Hades 2, but this list features ten of the very best.
Fast Keepsake Upgrades
More Power, Faster
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- Created By: EmSix
Keepsakes are one of the many tools players can use to help Melinoë reach her full potential on every run in Hades 2. These items are equipped before every run, and as players use them through multiple encounters, they will gain levels and increase in power. Requiring the player to give other characters Nectar means that getting these Keepsakes and upgrading them is no small feat.
This is why having a mod that can help that progress move quickly is important. This will allow players to easily level up every single Keepsake after just a single encounter. It makes the use of their time more efficient, so that losing a run doesn't mean a setback in improving their powers.
No Harvest Minigames Or Animations
Don't Waste Your Time
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- Created By: Sir_General
At least once in every run, players can participate in minigames to gain resources, such as fish or Driftwood. These are important items to have as they can help unlock certain progression bonuses and keep Melinoë up and running for longer. However, these minigames can be a little annoying as they cause each run to come to a halt for the game to play out.
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This mod can solve this problem by eliminating the minigames entirely. This allows players to approach any fishing spot or resource, press the button to interact with it, and the associated resource will be added to their inventory immediately. It's quick, easy, and it keeps each run moving forward without any issue.
Free Incantation Upgrades
No Better Price Than Free
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- Created By: EmSix
After progressing to a certain point in Hades 2, players will get access to the Cauldron. This allows players to craft a variety of Incantations that have all kinds of helpful effects. Some of them can summon allies, while others allow players to navigate Warded gateways. Regardless of which Incantation they choose, players can use them to great effect.
This mod makes Incantations even better by eliminating the cost of upgrading each one. Instead, every upgrade is provided free of charge for players to use whenever they want. It makes it much easier to balance resources and currencies, and gets rid of the need to monitor what the Cauldron needs for each upgrade.
Thirsty Weapons
Bone-Collecting Never Felt So Good
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- Created By: pchiller12345
The Grave Thirst mechanic is a great way for new players to get a foot in the door of Hades 2. It allows them to collect more Bones on each run, which can then be used to help improve Melinoë's capabilities. While these Bones can be found without the use of Grave Thirst, the mechanic significantly increases the number of Bones acquired.
However, Grave Thirst is only given to one weapon at a time, which means that players can be forced to use a weapon they don't want to just to make use of it. This mod will help with that, as it grants the mechanic to every weapon available. No more having to settle; players can use whichever weapon they want and still get the Grave Thirst benefits.
Bountiful Harvest
Reap What You Sow
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- Created By: Death_8463
Growing plants in the garden is one of the many side activities for players to interact with in Hades 2, but waiting for each plant to grow can be a bit annoying. Additionally, having to farm the resources that come from gardening can be cumbersome as well.
This mod eliminates that by speeding up the plant growth and increasing the rewards of each one. It makes the entire process much easier with far fewer headaches.
More Resources
Getting More For Less
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- Created By: BlueRaja
Having to farm resources can be a really tough time in Hades 2, requiring several runs and a lot of luck. This makes the process much more difficult than some players may want it to be.
That's where this mod comes in. It increases the amount of resources gained from just about every source found during a run. This makes building up Melinoë's reserves a breeze compared to how it can feel in the game's base state.
No Daedalus Hammer Restrictions
One Of The Best Pickups Appears Everywhere
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- Created By: BlueRaja
The Daedalus Hammer is possibly the best pickup that players can find in a run, as it upgrades their weapon's base or special attack. This makes each weapon far more powerful and means that the most basic of attacks becomes significantly more effective.
Usually, only two Daedalus Hammers will appear per run in Hades 2, which is what this mod eliminates. While it specifically states that it doesn't guarantee more than two will spawn in a run, it removes the cap to make it possible for more, allowing for even more ridiculous builds.
No Resource Spawning Restrictions
Get More With Every Run
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- Created By: BlueRaja
Hades 2 does a lot to balance its difficulty with a strong sense of progression. This includes enforcing certain restrictions on how many resources can spawn and where. For instance, only one seed can spawn per biome, and there has to be at least five new seeds in between before another can appear.
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This mod aims to alleviate some of that by taking out the spawning restrictions for ores, plants, and seeds. This means that multiple resources can be found without having to fight on to the next area, speeding up progression in a big way.
Free Cosmetic Upgrades
Interior Decorating Made Easy
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- Created By: EmSix
Building out the hub area of Hades 2 is an easy and fun side activity for players to take part in. It helps liven up the place and can even provide some useful upgrades to get players through their runs.
This mod makes upgrading these cosmetics easier by providing each one for free. This means no more having to scavenge for the right resources; players can just upgrade each hub element as they see fit.
Free Music Purchases
Choose Your Soundtrack
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- Created By: EmSix
The Music Maker is an NPC whom players can summon by using the Cauldron. Once they have summoned them, the Music Maker will appear in the Crossroads Taverna and will play various songs that players can buy. While these songs don't provide any gameplay changes, they do provide some fun music to listen to in between runs.
This mod makes it so that each song is free and opens up the songbook completely. It's not a substantial change, but it does make the game just a little easier and more customizable.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 95 /100 Critics Rec: 98%
- Released
- September 25, 2025
- ESRB
- Teen / Alcohol Reference, Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Developer(s)
- Supergiant Games
- Publisher(s)
- Supergiant Games
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