Hades 2 throws you into some of the toughest boss fights Supergiant Games has ever designed. Whether you’re diving deeper into the Underworld or climbing your way toward the surface, every Guardian has unique mechanics that will punish sloppy play.
This guide breaks down every major boss currently in Early Access, including their main attacks, the best strategies, and the key thing you need to remember to win.
Boss Quick Tips at a Glance
- Hecate – Don’t run from the sheep curse; dash through it.
- Scylla & The Sirens – Always defeat Roxy the drummer first.
- Infernal Cerberus – Stay near his back legs for safety.
- Chronos – Avoid the golden time-stop circles at all costs.
- Polyphemus – Stop him from eating sheep to heal.
- Eris – Use pillars for cover, but hug her close to dodge better.
- Prometheus – Memorize safe zones, not flame patterns.
- Typhon – Stand beneath his chin to dodge deadly moves.
All Underworld Bosses
Hecate, the Witchy Headmistress
Hecate is your mentor and the first true boss that checks your skills. Her fight isn’t about raw power—it’s about learning how to dodge effectively and stay calm under pressure. She fires green projectiles that return like boomerangs and creates expanding rings of energy. When her health gets low, she’ll summon witches and use her dangerous polymorph curse that turns you into a sheep. The trick? Dash toward the projectile multiple times instead of running away.
Quick Tips:
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Dash through her green projectiles instead of avoiding them.
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Beware of the polymorph curse—dash toward it until it disappears.
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Clear summoned witches quickly to avoid getting overwhelmed.
Scylla and the Sirens
This fight is a chaotic three-on-one against Scylla (singer), Roxy (drummer), and Jetty (guitarist). They share a health bar, but you must take them down one by one. Roxy is the top priority since she covers the arena with damaging AoEs. Once she’s gone, focus on Jetty, who is fast and aggressive. Scylla should always be saved for last.
Quick Tips:
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Defeat Roxy first to stop the AoE damage.
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Take down Jetty second, since she’s highly mobile.
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Leave Scylla for last once the arena is manageable.
Infernal Cerberus
Cerberus is a giant, furious guardian who relies on heavy but predictable attacks. The safest place to fight is behind his back legs, away from his swipes and fire breath. Play patiently, strike only after his attacks, and never get greedy. If he summons smaller enemies, use that moment to clear them out.
Quick Tips:
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Stay behind his back legs—it’s the safest zone.
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Attack after he finishes his swipes or fire breath.
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Use downtime to clear summoned enemies.
Chronos, the Titan of Time
Chronos is the final boss of the Underworld route, and he’s one of the hardest fights in the game. His scythe covers huge areas, and his time manipulation abilities are brutal. His golden time-stop circles must be avoided at all costs, as getting caught means instant vulnerability. Later phases add even deadlier mechanics like arena-wide darkness where only small safe zones remain.
Quick Tips:
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Avoid golden time-stop circles no matter what.
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Stay behind him and dash through when needed.
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Clear summoned enemies quickly before focusing back on him.
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Move into safe light zones during the darkness phase.
All Surface Bosses
Polyphemus, the Sheep-Eating Cyclops
Polyphemus is slow but powerful, and his unique mechanic revolves around sheep scattered in the arena. If he eats them, he heals. Keep him away from the flock and don’t accidentally attack the sheep, as they’ll charge at you. He also has a grab attack that can sap your health.
Quick Tips:
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Stop him from eating sheep at all costs.
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Don’t hit sheep—they’ll fight back.
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Attack after his stomp for safe openings.
Eris, the Trigger-Happy Incarnate
Armed with a rapid-fire weapon, Eris floods the arena with bullets. Use the two large pillars for cover, but ironically, staying close to her works best. By dashing around her, many of her attacks will miss because of her slow turning speed. Watch out for her charged shots, which can destroy cover.
Quick Tips:
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Use the arena pillars for protection.
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Stay close and dash behind her to avoid shots.
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Watch out for her charged attack that breaks cover.
Prometheus, the Memory Master
Prometheus combines fire attacks with a tricky memory mechanic. Throughout the fight, he’ll reveal sequences of fire paths, and you must memorize where the safe zones are before the flames appear. Focus on remembering where you’re safe rather than the danger zones.
Quick Tips:
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Pay attention to the memory sequences.
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Prioritize safe zones over fire paths.
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Stay mobile and avoid standing in lasting flames.
Typhon, the Father of All Monsters
Typhon is the final surface boss and one of the most overwhelming enemies. He has no visible health bar, so you’ll have to fight blind. The safest position is directly under his chin, which blocks many of his deadliest attacks. Destroy his eggs quickly before they hatch into powerful minions.
Quick Tips:
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Stay under his chin for the safest positioning.
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Destroy eggs before they hatch.
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Keep attacking steadily, even without a visible health bar.
Each boss in Hades 2 tests a different skill—pattern recognition, patience, positioning, or quick decision-making. If you’re struggling, focus on survival first and damage second. Learn their attack cycles, strike only when it’s safe, and don’t be afraid to take slower fights. With practice, every Guardian can be beaten, and each victory brings you closer to mastering the depths and heights of Hades 2.