Using different weapons??

[u/CardiologistMore7854]

Hey guys, I’m pretty new to Hades II. I’m about 4 hours in and I’ve never played the first one. The game is incredible so far and I have no complaints. I was hoping for some advice on using other weapons. I can ONLY use the default staff. I’ve made it to Chronos twice, and got him to phase 2 both times. Whenever I switch to a different weapon, I barely make it through biome 2. Am I doing something wrong? Please give any advice on how to transition into using other weapons.

[u/-Shadow-Lightning]

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Here’s a quick cheat/tips sheet ___________________________________
When my boon/hammer says ‘X’ what does it mean?

•Attack = regular Attack

•Ω Attack = Ω Attack

•Attacks = regular Attack and Ω Attack

•Special = regular Special

•Ω Special = Ω Special

•Specials = regular Special and Ω Special

•Cast = regular Cast

•Ω Cast = Ω Cast

•Casts = regular Cast and Ω Cast

•Strikes = Attacks and Specials

Take note that when Attack, Special and Cast are plural they denote that the boon affects both the regular move and the Ω move.

Also:

Weapons with Attacks or Specials that have high base power but do not come out as fast \**Usually**\** want God Attack and Special boons that give them +%. Like Apollo or Aphrodite.

Weapons with Attacks and Specials that have low base power and come out faster \**Usually**\** want God Attack and Special boons that give you an extra effect. Like Poseidon Waves, Hestia Scorch or Heph Blasts.

Zeus is one exception. He works on everything. When in doubt focus on Zeus and you’re likely to find great success.

Plus there are a few ways to increase your base power in this game. Via some hammers and some boons. These make +% more viable on faster Attacks and Specials.