Test base weapon and choose one family.
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Hades weapon aspects: choose a route before spending Titan Blood
Use this when a weapon feels promising but you do not know which aspect or boon route deserves investment.
Primary sections
Start with your problem
Weapon aspects can look like pure upgrades, but each one changes playstyle and Titan Blood spending risk.
Start with the six Infernal Arms, identify the move you actually use, match boons to that move, then spend Titan Blood on a route you will repeat.
Target god/slot with a keepsake.
Avoid: Blame the aspect first.Change one condition or lower Heat.
Avoid: Stack difficulty.Problem solver
Diagnose the Weapon aspects blocker
Start from the run state that changes your next action.
Unspent Titan Blood
Investment risk is the blocker.
Test base weapon and choose one family.
Do not: Unlock scattered aspects. weaponAspectFactsLow damage
Core slot boon may not match weapon move.
Target god/slot with a keepsake.
Do not: Blame the aspect first. boonFactsHigh Heat failure
Pact condition may punish the aspect.
Change one condition or lower Heat.
Do not: Stack difficulty. heatFactsPlayable tools
Use this while planning your route
These tools turn the guide into a quick decision surface for boss attempts, builds, quests and backups.
Decision tool
Weapon aspects next-action selector
Pick the current blocker and get the safest next action.
Choose the current state to get the next action.
Checklist
Weapon aspects verification checklist
Use this before changing weapon route, Heat, keepsake or save state.
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Weapon aspects can look like pure upgrades, but each one changes playstyle and Titan Blood spending risk.
Start with the six Infernal Arms, identify the move you actually use, match boons to that move, then spend Titan Blood on a route you will repeat.
Start from weapon role
Each Infernal Arm changes range, tempo and risk.
- Try the base weapon first.
- Name the move that carries damage.
- Choose boons that support that move.
Spend Titan Blood deliberately
Aspects should be route commitments.
- Avoid scattered upgrades.
- Pick one weapon family.
- Use bounties to support spending.
Check Heat fit later
An aspect that clears low Heat may not tolerate every Pact condition.
- Test consistency before raising Heat.
- Avoid speed or enemy-speed pressure too early.
- Adjust keepsake opener to the aspect.
Weapon route checks
| Weapon question | Check | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Do I know the weapon? | Base weapon can reach mid-run consistently. | Try aspect planning. |
| Do I know the damage move? | Attack, special, cast or dash is the core. | Target matching boon. |
| Is Titan Blood worth it? | The route will be repeated. | Invest one family first. |
| Can it handle Heat? | Current Pact condition does not break playstyle. | Raise Heat slowly. |
Action checklist
Do this in order
- Try all six Infernal Arms.
- Choose one damage move.
- Pair boon target with that move.
- Spend Titan Blood only after fit is clear.
- Check Heat condition before high-risk aspect runs.
FAQ
Common questions
Which Hades weapon should I upgrade first?
Upgrade the weapon family you can repeat consistently and that has a clear boon route.
Are aspects mandatory for a first clear?
No. Weapon comfort, boons, Mirror and boss learning usually matter more early.
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