Hades is widely regarded as one of the best roguelikes, praised for its fast-paced gameplay, engaging narrative, and dynamic progression system. The game becomes increasingly challenging as players activate Pacts of Punishment, pushing their skills to the limit.
The Loyalty Card is a unique Artifact in Hades, obtainable relatively early in the game. Unlike common Artifacts like Diamonds or Ambrosia, it cannot be farmed through standard methods such as defeating bosses or completing bounties. Instead, it is tied to a secret Hades boss encounter, adding an exciting layer of discovery to it. For those unsure of where to begin, here's how to acquire the Loyalty Card in Hades and details about the boss who drops it.
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How To Get A Loyalty Card In Hades
After beginning an escape attempt in Hades, your priority should be finding and entering Charon's chamber. Typically, there is always a Charon’s chamber located just before the boss encounter in each region. However, this chamber will not activate for the Loyalty Card event; you must encounter Charon earlier in the region.
Randomly, upon entering Charon's chamber, you might spot a bag of Obols beside him. Interacting with it will allow you to "Borrow" the Obols. Proceeding with this decision triggers a unique encounter, taking you to Erebus for a challenging battle against Charon, Stygian Boatman.
Charon Boss Overview
As the Stygian Boatman, Charon uses his oar to unleash devastating melee swings and magical attacks, including summoning waves of projectiles and creating dangerous whirlpools.
Throughout the fight, you must stay focused on the purple skulls that appear from either side of the arena while maintaining a safe distance to avoid the boss’s swing attacks.
Although the boss isn’t overly aggressive, it enters an impervious state multiple times, so you should factor that in when using Chthonic Companions effectively.
After reducing Charon’s health to around 15%, he will reward you with the Loyalty Card. This Artifact grants a 20% discount on all purchases from Charon’s shop, though the effect is limited to your current escape attempt. Picking up the Loyalty Card will also unlock the "To Charon’s Credit" Trophy/Achievement.
Hades
- Released
- September 17, 2020
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Supergiant Games
- Platform(s)
- PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Switch, PC
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Roguelite
- OpenCritic Rating
- Mighty
