Hades Trophy Guide

How to Unlock

**Gain access to the Administrative Chamber and enter it for the first time.** The Administrative Chamber is a locked room in the House of Hades containing records about Zagreus's escape attempts and important documents related to several character quests. To unlock it, continue progressing through escape attempts until a special flashback occurs after Zagreus returns to the House. During this scene, you'll see Zagreus entering the Administrative Chamber. Once this event has occurred, the **Administrative Privilege** Work Order becomes available from the House Contractor for **two Diamonds**. Purchase the Work Order, then locate the Administrative Chamber in the upper hallway of the House of Hades. Enter the room for the first time to unlock the trophy.

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**The flashback is tied to story progression and dialogue**, so there is no guaranteed escape-attempt number when it will appear. Continue completing runs and speaking with available characters until the event triggers. Save two Diamonds for Administrative Privilege once the Work Order becomes available. The Administrative Chamber is also essential for progressing several relationship Prophecies, including **Night and Darkness**, **End to Torment**, **Musician and Muse**, and **Divided by Death**.

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**Use an Olympian god's Greater Call against that same god during a Trial of the Gods encounter.** First, obtain a Call Boon from an Olympian god during an escape attempt. Next, find a **Trial of the Gods**, identified by a chamber door displaying the symbols of two different Olympian gods. You must enter a Trial featuring the god whose Call you currently possess. For example, if you have **Artemis' Aid**, enter a Trial offering rewards from Artemis and Zeus. Choose **Zeus first**, causing Artemis to become temporarily hostile and attack Zagreus during the encounter. While fighting the enemies, build your God Gauge until all four segments are filled. Activate **Artemis' Greater Call** while she is still attacking you. The trophy unlocks when you successfully invoke the hostile god's Greater Call during the Trial.

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**The timing is the main challenge.** You must fill the entire God Gauge before defeating every enemy in the room. Trials in **Elysium** are particularly useful because certain enemies can revive if their souls aren't destroyed. Leave one of these enemies alive, repeatedly defeat its revived form, and allow it to return until your God Gauge is completely filled. Then activate the Greater Call before finishing the encounter. Avoid choosing the god whose Call you possess as your first reward, because that god must be the one attacking you. Using an Olympian Keepsake can help you obtain the desired Call earlier in your run, although the required Trial combination still depends on chance.

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**Upgrade any Weapon Aspect to its maximum rank.** After unlocking all six Infernal Arms, you'll gain access to Weapon Aspects, which are alternate versions of each weapon with unique abilities. Approach an unlocked weapon in the courtyard, equip it, and interact with it again to view its available Aspects. Spend **Titan Blood** to unlock and upgrade them. The easiest and most resource-efficient option is the **Aspect of Zagreus for the Stygian Blade**. It requires a total of five Titan Blood to reach Rank 5, its maximum level. Fully upgrade this or any other Weapon Aspect to unlock the trophy.

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**Prioritize the Stygian Blade's Aspect of Zagreus.** Maximizing it is also required to complete Skelly's favor and obtain **Companion Rib** for the Complete Set trophy. Titan Blood is earned through boss bounties, Prophecy rewards, and certain trades. Increasing Heat through the Pact of Punishment allows you to earn additional weapon-specific bounties. You only need to maximize one Aspect. The others must be unlocked for Infernal Arms, but they do not all need to reach Rank 5.

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**Fulfill the Chthonic Colleagues Prophecy by meeting every character listed in the Chthonic Gods section of the Codex.** First, purchase the **Fated List of Minor Prophecies** from the House Contractor. The Chthonic Colleagues Prophecy becomes available early in the game. You must encounter all nine required characters: 1. **Hades** — Found at his desk in the House of Hades. 2. **Nyx** — Found in the main hall of the House. 3. **Charon** — Encountered in shops during escape attempts. 4. **Thanatos** — Appears during special combat encounters after sufficient story progression. 5. **Hypnos** — Found near the entrance to the House. 6. **Megaera** — Encountered as a boss in Tartarus. 7. **Alecto** — Appears as an alternate Tartarus boss after defeating Megaera several times. 8. **Tisiphone** — Another alternate Tartarus boss unlocked through progression. 9. **Chaos** — Encountered by entering Chaos Gates during escape attempts. Once you've met all nine characters, return to the Fated List and fulfill the Prophecy to unlock the trophy.

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**Alecto, Tisiphone, and Thanatos** are the characters you're most likely to encounter later than the others. Continue making escape attempts and defeating the Fury Sisters until both alternate bosses have appeared. Thanatos initially appears during an encounter in Elysium after sufficient progression involving the Fury Sisters. You do not need to maximize relationships or gift Nectar to complete this Prophecy. Meeting every required character is sufficient.

How to Unlock

**Fulfill the Dark Reflections Prophecy by completing successful escapes using every Mirror of Night talent.** The Mirror of Night contains **12 talent slots**, each with two alternate talents represented by purple and green options. For this Prophecy, you must complete successful escapes while using both versions of all 12 slots, covering **24 different talents** in total. Unlock every Mirror talent and its alternate version, then purchase the necessary upgrades with Darkness. Check the **Dark Reflections** Prophecy in the Fated List to see which talents you've already used during successful escapes. Equip any talents that haven't registered, complete an escape attempt by defeating Hades, and repeat until both versions of every talent have been used in successful runs. Once all requirements are complete, fulfill the Prophecy to unlock the trophy.

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**You do not need 24 separate successful escapes.** You can make progress with up to 12 talents during one run. An efficient method is to complete one escape using your preferred purple talents, then switch to the remaining green alternatives for another successful escape. If you've already used a mixture of talents, consult the Fated List and equip only those you're missing. You can reset Mirror upgrades using **one Chthonic Key**, allowing you to redistribute Darkness into unfamiliar talents without permanently sacrificing your preferred build. Complete these runs at **0 Heat** with God Mode enabled if you want the easiest possible approach.

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**Complete 20 trades with the Wretched Broker in the House of Hades.** The Wretched Broker is located in the Lounge, near the right side of the room. He allows you to exchange resources for other materials, including Chthonic Keys, Gemstones, Nectar, Diamonds, Ambrosia, and Titan Blood. Interact with the Broker and complete a total of **20 individual trades**. The trades accumulate across your playthrough, so you do not need to complete them in one visit or use the same exchange repeatedly. The Broker also offers a special limited-time trade that changes between visits to the House of Hades. Complete your twentieth trade to unlock the trophy.

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**Save this trophy for later in your playthrough**, when you've already unlocked the Infernal Arms and most of the Mirror of Night talents. At that point, excess Chthonic Keys and Gemstones can be exchanged without interfering with important early upgrades. Check the Broker's limited-time offers between escape attempts, as some provide better value than regular exchanges. Avoid trading away large amounts of Nectar, Ambrosia, or Titan Blood while you still need them for character relationships and Weapon Aspects.

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**Fulfill the Divided by Death Prophecy by reuniting Achilles and Patroclus.** Develop your relationships with both characters by giving **six Nectar to Achilles** and **six Nectar to Patroclus**. Achilles can be found in the House of Hades, while Patroclus appears randomly in special chambers in Elysium. You must also complete at least one of the following Prophecies: - **End to Torment** - **Musician and Muse** Continue speaking with Achilles and Patroclus until their conversations progress toward reuniting them. Patroclus must discuss his relationship with Achilles, and Achilles must eventually express his willingness to risk the consequences of seeing him again. After the required dialogue, speak with Nyx and examine the appropriate contract in the **Administrative Chamber**. This unlocks the **Hero's Sacrifice** Work Order from the House Contractor, costing **five Diamonds**. Purchase the Work Order to allow Achilles to visit Patroclus in Elysium. Fulfill the Divided by Death Prophecy from the Fated List to unlock the trophy.

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**This is one of the more time-consuming relationship quests** because Patroclus appears randomly and the required conversations may take many escape attempts to trigger. Always visit Patroclus when his chamber appears in Elysium, even if you don't need the rewards he offers. Continue speaking with Achilles between runs and check the Administrative Chamber when new dialogue becomes available. Completing this Prophecy also fulfills Achilles' favor, allowing you to give him Ambrosia and obtain **Companion Antos**, required for **Complete Set**.

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**Fulfill the End to Torment Prophecy by freeing Sisyphus from his eternal punishment.** Sisyphus is a friendly character who can appear in special chambers in **Tartarus** during escape attempts. Develop your relationship with him by gifting **six Nectar** until you reach his locked heart. Continue visiting Sisyphus and speaking with him until he introduces you to **Bouldy**, the large boulder beside him. Make sure to interact with Bouldy at least once. You'll also need access to the **Administrative Chamber** in the House of Hades. Progress through the necessary conversations with **Megaera, Hades, and Nyx** regarding Sisyphus and his punishment. Once the appropriate dialogue has occurred, visit the Administrative Chamber and locate the document containing Sisyphus' contract. This eventually unlocks the **Knave-King's Sentence** Work Order from the House Contractor. Purchase the Work Order for **four Diamonds** to release Sisyphus from his sentence and fulfill the Prophecy. Return to the Fated List to claim the reward and unlock the trophy.

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**Start gifting Nectar to Sisyphus early**, since his appearances are random and several conversations are required to advance the quest. Remember to speak directly with **Bouldy**. This interaction is easy to overlook when focusing only on Sisyphus. If the contract or Work Order hasn't appeared, continue speaking with Nyx, Hades, Megaera, and Sisyphus between additional runs. Completing this Prophecy also fulfills Sisyphus' favor, allowing you to gift him Ambrosia and obtain **Companion Shady**, required for **Complete Set**.

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**Use an Olympian god's Greater Call during an escape attempt.** Certain Olympian gods offer special Boons called **Calls**, which allow Zagreus to summon divine assistance during combat. After obtaining a Call, a segmented **God Gauge** appears beneath your health bar. The gauge fills as you deal and receive damage during encounters. Normally, you can activate a Call by pressing **R2** after filling at least one segment. However, this only activates its standard version. For this trophy, you must wait until **all four segments of the God Gauge are completely filled**. Once the gauge is full, press R2 to activate the more powerful **Greater Call**. Using any Olympian god's Greater Call for the first time unlocks the trophy.

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Boss encounters are ideal for this trophy because enemies have enough health to let you build the entire God Gauge before the fight ends. Avoid activating the standard Call early, as this consumes part of the gauge and delays your Greater Call. You can use any Olympian Call, including those offered by **Zeus, Poseidon, Athena, Artemis, Ares, Aphrodite, Dionysus, or Demeter**. This trophy also prepares you for **Bad Call**, which requires activating a Greater Call against the god who provided it.

How to Unlock

**Forge a bond with any character in the Underworld.** Characters have an affinity meter represented by hearts in the Codex. Increase their affinity by giving them Nectar whenever the Gift interaction is available. After receiving enough Nectar, most characters develop a locked heart that prevents further gifting until you've completed their personal favor. Once the favor is complete, you can usually give the character Ambrosia to advance their relationship and fill the remaining hearts. When you've completely filled a character's affinity meter, a bond is forged and the trophy unlocks. A convenient candidate is **Charon**, whose favor involves spending a cumulative total of **10,000 Obols** at his shops across your escape attempts.

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You only need to forge **one bond** for this trophy, but you'll naturally develop several relationships while pursuing the Platinum. Prioritize characters associated with Chthonic Companions, including **Skelly, Megaera, Thanatos, Sisyphus, Dusa, and Achilles**. Their bonds contribute toward **Complete Set** and several story-related Prophecies. Check the Codex regularly to monitor your character relationships. A locked heart generally means you need to complete a favor or trigger additional dialogue before progressing.

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**Fulfill the Harsh Conditions Prophecy by completing successful escapes with every Pact of Punishment condition.** After your first successful escape, the **Pact of Punishment** becomes available and allows you to increase the difficulty of future runs. For this trophy, you must complete at least one successful escape with each of the **15 Pact conditions** active. You do not need to activate every condition simultaneously. Each condition can be completed during a separate run, or you can combine several conditions to make progress more efficiently. The required conditions are: 1. Hard Labor 2. Lasting Consequences 3. Convenience Fee 4. Jury Summons 5. Extreme Measures 6. Calisthenics Program 7. Benefits Package 8. Middle Management 9. Underworld Customs 10. Forced Overtime 11. Heightened Security 12. Routine Inspection 13. Damage Control 14. Approval Process 15. Tight Deadline Once you have successfully escaped with all 15 conditions, return to the **Fated List of Minor Prophecies** and fulfill Harsh Conditions to unlock the trophy.

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**You only need to use each condition at least once.** Higher ranks are not required unless you're pursuing another trophy. Combine manageable conditions during your **8-Heat and 16-Heat** escape attempts to progress toward Skelly's prizes simultaneously. Keep difficult modifiers such as Forced Overtime, Heightened Security, and Routine Inspection for runs where you're comfortable with your weapon and build. Use the Fated List to identify conditions you haven't completed.

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**Reach a 20% dodge chance bonus with the Lambent Plume Keepsake during one escape attempt.** The **Lambent Plume** is Hermes' standard Keepsake, obtained by giving him his first bottle of Nectar. While equipped, it increases Zagreus' dodge chance and movement speed whenever you complete an eligible combat encounter quickly enough. Each encounter has a time limit, displayed by a circular indicator near the Keepsake icon. Upgrade the Lambent Plume to **Rank 3** before attempting this trophy. At maximum rank, it grants **1.2% dodge chance** for each qualifying encounter. You'll need to complete **17 qualifying encounters within their time limits** during one escape attempt to exceed the required 20% dodge chance. The trophy unlocks when the Lambent Plume's bonus reaches at least 20%.

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Prioritize aggressive builds capable of defeating enemies quickly. The **Twin Fists of Malphon** and **Stygian Blade** are useful choices because they support fast, close-range combat. Select Boons that improve damage output, attack speed, or mobility rather than focusing entirely on defensive upgrades. The timer varies between encounters, so monitor the indicator and defeat enemies as efficiently as possible. As with the Pierced Butterfly, only the final combat chamber of each Temple of Styx tunnel contributes toward the Lambent Plume's bonus. **God Mode does not disable this trophy**, and a 0-Heat run is recommended. Once the Lambent Plume reaches 20% dodge chance, the trophy unlocks even if you don't complete the escape.

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**Fulfill the Master of Arms Prophecy by completing a successful escape with all six Infernal Arms.** Hades features six weapons, each with a different combat style. You must defeat Hades and complete a successful escape using each of the following weapons: 1. **Stygian Blade** — Stygius 2. **Heart-Seeking Bow** — Coronacht 3. **Shield of Chaos** — Aegis 4. **Eternal Spear** — Varatha 5. **Twin Fists of Malphon** 6. **Adamant Rail** — Exagryph You can use any available Weapon Aspect, including upgraded or hidden Aspects. The trophy does not require the default Aspect of Zagreus. Successful escapes accumulate across your playthrough, so you can complete this objective gradually while progressing through the main story. After escaping with all six weapons, return to the **Fated List of Minor Prophecies** and fulfill Master of Arms to unlock the trophy.

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**Begin rotating weapons early** instead of relying exclusively on your favorite Infernal Arm. A weapon surrounded by a purple glow in the courtyard offers bonus Darkness for your next escape, making it a useful incentive to experiment. The **Shield of Chaos** is a beginner-friendly choice because it can block incoming attacks, while the Heart-Seeking Bow allows you to maintain distance from enemies. You can complete these runs at **0 Heat** with God Mode enabled. This trophy also complements **Arms Collector** and **Infernal Arms**, which require unlocking weapons and their Aspects.

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**Fulfill the Musician and Muse Prophecy by reuniting Orpheus and Eurydice.** First, purchase the **Court Musician's Sentence** Work Order from the House Contractor for one Diamond to bring Orpheus back to the House of Hades. Develop your relationships with both Orpheus and Eurydice by giving each character at least **five Nectar**. Orpheus resides in the House, while Eurydice appears in special chambers in Asphodel. Continue speaking with both characters and progress through their music-related conversations. You'll need Orpheus to sing **Good Riddance**, which requires additional story progression involving Eurydice. Purchase the **Court Music Stand** from the House Contractor when available and continue the necessary dialogue involving Orpheus, Eurydice, Nyx, and Hades. After unlocking access to the **Administrative Chamber**, locate Orpheus' contract. This eventually makes the **Singer's Gamble** Work Order available for **three Diamonds**. Purchase the Work Order to allow Orpheus to visit Eurydice in Asphodel, then fulfill the Prophecy from the Fated List to unlock the trophy.

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**Visit Eurydice whenever she appears in Asphodel**, even if you don't need her temporary rewards. Her dialogue is essential for advancing this quest. Give Nectar to both characters early and regularly speak with Orpheus after returning to the House of Hades. If the required Work Order hasn't appeared, continue progressing their conversations and checking the Administrative Chamber. This quest also helps you earn **Urge to Sing** and contributes toward unlocking **Divided by Death**.

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**Fulfill the Night and Darkness Prophecy by reuniting Nyx and Chaos.** First, purchase the **Fated List of Minor Prophecies** from the House Contractor. You must then develop your relationships with both **Nyx** and **Chaos** by gifting each character six Nectar. Nyx can be found in the House of Hades, while Chaos appears through Chaos Gates during escape attempts. Continue speaking with both characters until their relationships reach the locked-heart stage. You must also unlock access to the **Administrative Chamber**, which becomes available through story progression and the Administrative Privilege Work Order. After meeting these requirements, speak with Nyx until she discusses restoring the connection between herself and Chaos. This unlocks the **Eldest Sigil Restoration** Work Order at the House Contractor, costing **3,142 Darkness**. Purchase the restoration and continue progressing the related dialogue. Once Nyx and Chaos reconnect, fulfill the Night and Darkness Prophecy from the Fated List to unlock the trophy.

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**Save 3,142 Darkness** for the Eldest Sigil Restoration rather than spending all your resources on additional Mirror upgrades. Gift Nectar to Chaos whenever you encounter them, as their appearances depend on finding Chaos Gates during escape attempts. If the Work Order hasn't appeared despite meeting the requirements, continue speaking with Nyx and completing additional runs. Some necessary conversations can take time to trigger. Completing this Prophecy also advances the relationships with both characters and contributes toward **Grown Close**.

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**Purchase at least one rank in every talent available through the Mirror of Night, including both alternate versions.** The Mirror of Night is located in Zagreus' bedroom and allows you to spend Darkness on permanent upgrades. There are **12 talent slots**, each containing two alternate talents represented by purple and green options. You must unlock every slot using Chthonic Keys and gain access to alternate talents through story progression and conversations with Nyx. The final slots require a cumulative total of **65 Chthonic Keys** to unlock. Once all talents are available, purchase at least one rank in each of the **24 individual talents**. Both versions of a talent must have an upgrade purchased, even though only one version can be active at a time. After purchasing the required upgrades, leave the bedroom to register the trophy.

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You can reset your Mirror of Night upgrades by spending **one Chthonic Key**. If you don't have enough Darkness to purchase every required rank while maintaining your preferred build, reset the Mirror and temporarily invest your Darkness into the first rank of all 24 talents. The minimum Darkness needed to purchase one rank in every talent is approximately **3,265 Darkness**. After unlocking the trophy, reset your upgrades again and restore your preferred build. This trophy also prepares you for **Dark Reflections**, which requires completing successful escapes using both versions of every Mirror talent.

How to Unlock

**Defeat Skelly a total of 15 times.** Skelly is the friendly skeleton found in the courtyard of the House of Hades, where Zagreus selects and upgrades his Infernal Arms. He serves as a practice dummy, allowing you to test weapons, attacks, and Weapon Aspects before beginning an escape attempt. Approach Skelly and attack him until his health is depleted. Once defeated, he will eventually reappear, allowing you to repeat the process. Defeat Skelly **15 times in total** to satisfy the trophy requirement. The kills accumulate across your playthrough, so you can complete them gradually or during a single visit to the courtyard.

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**This is one of the easiest trophies in Hades** and can be completed near the beginning of the game. Equip the Stygian Blade and repeatedly attack Skelly until you've defeated him 15 times. If the trophy doesn't unlock immediately, leave the courtyard by entering Zagreus' bedroom or beginning an escape attempt. The trophy may register after transitioning to another room. You can also work toward this trophy while testing different Infernal Arms. Defeating Skelly does not damage your relationships, consume resources, or negatively affect story progression.

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**Earn the second of Skelly's prizes by completing an escape attempt at 16 Heat or higher.** Skelly's second covered statue represents a more difficult challenge than his first. After unlocking the first prize, interact with the second statue in the courtyard to reveal its requirement. Use the **Pact of Punishment** to activate difficulty modifiers totaling at least **16 Heat** before starting your escape attempt. Complete all four Underworld regions and defeat Hades while the selected conditions remain active. Once you return to the House of Hades, approach the second statue and interact with it to reveal your prize. The trophy unlocks after claiming the reward.

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Build your Heat around conditions you already understand. **Extreme Measures Rank 3** contributes 6 Heat and can also help you earn **Champion of Elysium**. Consider combining it with manageable ranks of **Convenience Fee**, **Damage Control**, or **Middle Management**, depending on your weapon and preferred playstyle. Avoid activating too many enemy speed or damage modifiers simultaneously if you're struggling to survive. **God Mode is allowed**, and there is no trophy requirement to complete the third statue's 32-Heat challenge.

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**Fulfill the Slashed Benefits Prophecy by defeating enemies with every Benefits Package perk.** The **Benefits Package** condition is available through the Pact of Punishment after your first successful escape. It grants additional abilities to armored enemies, making encounters more difficult. Complete an escape attempt with at least **1 Heat** to unlock the Slashed Benefits Prophecy, then activate Benefits Package for subsequent runs. The Prophecy tracks the different special perks assigned to enemies. You must defeat at least one enemy possessing each required perk. These perks appear randomly, so you'll need to encounter different armored enemies across multiple runs. Unlike Harsh Conditions, **you do not need to complete an escape after defeating an enemy with a required perk**. The individual perk progress is recorded when you defeat the enemy. Once you've defeated enemies with every listed perk, return to the Fated List and fulfill Slashed Benefits to unlock the trophy.

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**Benefits Package Rank 2** allows armored enemies to receive two perks, increasing your opportunities to encounter missing combinations. Check the Slashed Benefits Prophecy regularly to identify which perks you still need. Continue using Benefits Package during normal escape attempts rather than farming it separately from the beginning. This condition also contributes toward **Harsh Conditions**, provided you successfully complete an escape with it active. God Mode can help offset the additional difficulty introduced by enhanced armored enemies.

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**Purge a Legendary Boon at a Pool of Purging during an escape attempt.** Legendary Boons are powerful, rare abilities offered by Olympian gods after you acquire specific prerequisite Boons. They appear with an orange rarity indicator. First, obtain any Legendary Boon during a run. Once you've acquired one, locate a **Pool of Purging**, which allows you to sell your current Boons in exchange for Obols. Pools of Purging can appear randomly during escapes and are also available in the transition rooms after defeating the bosses of Tartarus, Asphodel, and Elysium. Interact with the pool, select your Legendary Boon, and confirm the sale to unlock the trophy.

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The **Gods' Legacy** talent in the Mirror of Night increases the chance of receiving Legendary and Duo Boons, making it useful for this trophy. A Pool of Purging normally offers only three randomly selected Boons from your current collection. If your Legendary Boon doesn't appear, look for another pool later in the run. You can inspect Legendary Boon prerequisites through the Codex after purchasing the **Codex Index** Work Order from the House Contractor. Consider attempting this trophy during a low-Heat run so losing a powerful Boon won't interfere with a difficult escape.

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**Earn the first of Skelly's prizes by completing an escape attempt at 8 Heat or higher.** After progressing through the story, Skelly will eventually mention three covered statues in the courtyard of the House of Hades. Interact with the first statue to reveal its challenge. You must complete a successful escape with at least **8 Heat** selected through the Pact of Punishment. The Pact becomes available after your first successful escape and allows you to activate difficulty modifiers before starting a run. Select conditions totaling at least 8 Heat, fight through all four regions, and defeat Hades to complete the escape. Return to the courtyard and interact with the first statue to claim your prize and unlock the trophy.

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Choose Pact conditions that suit your preferred weapon and build rather than selecting modifiers simply because they award more Heat. **Extreme Measures Rank 2** provides 3 Heat, while **Middle Management** adds 2 Heat. These can form part of a manageable combination. God Mode does not disable this trophy. You can use it to reduce incoming damage while working through higher-Heat escapes. Completing this challenge also prepares you for **Skelly's Last Lamentations**, which requires 16 Heat.

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**Reach a 30% bonus damage increase with the Pierced Butterfly Keepsake during one escape attempt.** The **Pierced Butterfly** is Thanatos' standard Keepsake, obtained by giving him his first bottle of Nectar. When equipped, it increases Zagreus' damage whenever you complete an eligible combat encounter without taking damage. The bonus accumulates during the current escape attempt but resets when you begin another run. Upgrade the Pierced Butterfly to **Rank 3** before attempting this trophy. At maximum rank, it grants **2% bonus damage per flawless encounter**. You'll therefore need to complete **15 qualifying encounters without taking damage** during the same escape attempt to reach the required 30% bonus. Once the Pierced Butterfly reaches 30%, the trophy unlocks.

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Use a weapon that allows you to attack safely from a distance, such as the **Heart-Seeking Bow** or **Adamant Rail**. Athena's **Divine Dash** can help prevent damage while repositioning, and defensive Boons are especially valuable. You can take damage in one encounter without losing the bonus you've already accumulated. However, that particular encounter won't increase the Pierced Butterfly's percentage. In the **Temple of Styx**, only the final combat chamber of each tunnel provides a qualifying Keepsake bonus. The smaller chambers do not count individually. Avoid replacing the Pierced Butterfly during the attempt, and consider playing at 0 Heat for easier encounters.

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**Pet Cerberus a total of 10 times.** Cerberus is the three-headed guardian of the Underworld and Zagreus' beloved companion. He can usually be found resting beside Hades' desk in the main hall of the House of Hades. Approach Cerberus and press **L2** when the interaction prompt appears to pet him. Repeat this interaction until you've successfully petted Cerberus **10 times**. You can complete the requirement over multiple visits to the House of Hades. The game tracks your cumulative total, so the interactions do not need to occur during a single session. The trophy unlocks after your tenth successful interaction.

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**Pet Cerberus whenever you return from an escape attempt** to complete this trophy naturally while progressing through the story. If Cerberus isn't in his usual location, continue playing and check again after another run. You don't need to gift Cerberus Nectar, complete a personal quest, or maximize his affinity for this particular trophy. However, petting Cerberus additional times contributes toward progressing his relationship, which can help with other affinity-related objectives.

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**Convince Orpheus to sing again in the House of Hades.** Orpheus is the court musician who can be brought back to the House of Hades by purchasing the **Court Musician's Sentence** Work Order from the House Contractor for one Diamond. To make this upgrade available, you must reach Asphodel and purchase the **Fountain Chamber, Tartarus** and **Fated List of Minor Prophecies** Work Orders. Once Orpheus appears in the House, speak with him and give him at least one Nectar to begin developing your relationship. Continue completing escape attempts and returning to the House. Orpheus will eventually begin singing again during one of your visits. Listen to him perform, speak with him, and leave the room to trigger the trophy.

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**This trophy does not require completing the entire Musician and Muse Prophecy.** You only need Orpheus to resume singing in the House. Speak with Orpheus whenever you return from an escape, even if his dialogue initially seems unrelated to the trophy. Developing his relationship also contributes toward **Musician and Muse**, which involves reuniting Orpheus with Eurydice in Asphodel. If he hasn't started singing, continue making escape attempts and checking the House between runs.

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**Purchase nine items from Wells of Charon during a single escape attempt.** Wells of Charon are small purple pools that sell temporary upgrades, healing items, and other useful supplies in exchange for Obols. They can appear randomly in chambers throughout the Underworld and are also found in the transition rooms after defeating the bosses of Tartarus, Asphodel, and Elysium. For this trophy, you must purchase a total of **nine items during one run**. Purchases from different Wells of Charon count toward the same total, but progress resets when you begin a new escape attempt. Continue exploring chambers, collect Obols, and purchase affordable items whenever you encounter a Well. The trophy unlocks immediately after your ninth purchase.

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Start saving Obols early in your run rather than spending everything at Charon's regular shops. Purchase inexpensive items even if their effects aren't especially useful. The trophy counts the number of purchases, not their value. **Charon's Loyalty Card** provides a 20% discount after defeating him in his optional boss encounter, making it easier to afford multiple purchases. Use a low-Heat run so you can focus on exploring and collecting enough currency.