Hades 2 Early Access Patch 3 arrives with improvements to Boons and more Incantations

Patch 3 has arrived for the Early Access build of Hades 2, with some in tow. The patch brings many changes to godly Boons and Selene Hexes, while adding new UI icons across the board. For those demanding a buff to Hestia’s Scorch, today is your day.

Summer has arrived for Hestia who, like many of her Olympian fellows, received welcome changes to Boons. Hestia’s Scorch damage has been increased for every Boon that uses it, which is good news for fans of damage-over-time effects.

Dozens upon dozens of Boons have been changed in Hades 2 Patch 3, with some getting reworked or replaced completely. The patch affects not just your typical Boons, but Duo Boons and Hexes — five of which have been buffed. Speaking of Duo Boons, they’ll show up more often now, along with Legendary Boons.

Hades 2 Patch 3 changes the Early Access build for the better

Hades 2 Patch 3 brings six new Incantations to the Crossroads Cauldron. And for those who love gathering materials, you’ll find these a treat. Ashen Memories of Life, for example, raises your life limit by a small amount for every Ash reward you claim. Bones of Burnished Bronze gives you some Armor for every reward of Bones gathered. It should make your future Bones-farming runs even more beneficial.

The new Incantations (listed by Superg🌼iant Games):

• Temporal Fluctuation
  • Lets time-slow effects such as Phase Shift (Selene) work vs. [Final Boss]
• Circles of the Moon
  • Activating Warding Circles in Erebus fully charges your Hex
• Ashen Memories of Life
  • Whenever you claim rewards of Ash, slightly raise your Life limit
• Psychic Slivers of Clarity
  • Whenever you claim rewards of Psyche, slightly raise your Magick limit
• Bones of Burnished Bronze
  • Whenever you claim rewards of Bones, gain some Armor
• Nectar of Godly Savor
  • Whenever you claim rewards of Nectar, gain +1 Lv. for a random Boon

The patch notes also include dozens of bug fixes, most of which are the result of community feedback. I won’t list them all, but one in particular stands out:

• Fixed Eris sometimes leaving Rubbish in the Crossroads even while absent

Finally. I know Melinoë is forever doomed to clean up after the goddess of spite, but there’s gotta be a limit here.

Be sure to check out the patch notes in their entirety, as I can’t list everything. There are also changes to Weapon Aspects, the Altar of Ashes, several Keepsakes, and so much more. It’s worth checking to see if your favorite Boons have been buffed or reworked entirely. I’m just glad to see Hestia get the attention she needed. I’ll gladly welcome the spicy sass back into my runs.