Hades is a frenzied rogue-like action role-playing game with Zagreus as its protagonist. Zagreus is the son of Hades (god of the underworld) in Greek mythology. The game is about the continuous struggle of Zagreus to escape from the dominion of his father. At first, it might not cross your mind that a hectic game like Hades will have time for the spiritual and remote feelings of love. However, to our surprise, the game has some romance options and in this guide, we will explain everything you need to know about how romance works in Hades.
Hades Romance Tips – How to
To start romancing with a character in Hades, you’ll have to gift them with some Nectar. Some characters will reward you with different companions when you do so. But to increase the affinity between you and the character you’re trying to romance, you’ll need to continue gifting them with Nectar and doing quests for them.
After giving them Nectar, you can talk with them and receive quests. Complete these quests to further progress your relationship. Usually, gifting about six Jars of Nectar will trigger this talk. You can also gift them Ambrosia if you’ve already completed all of the quests. Ambrosia, however, is a rare currency and you might want to hold your horses there.
Romanceable Characters
The main available characters that you can romance with are:
- Dusa
- Megaera
- Thanatos
How to Romance Dusa
Dusa, the floating Gorgon head, is often seen tidying up the House of Hades. To win her over, you’ll need to:
Dusa can be found floating around the House of Hades, usually busy with her cleaning duties. Strike up a conversation and give her Nectar to initiate the friendship. As you continue to give her gifts and engage in conversations, you’ll eventually unlock the option to give her Ambrosia. Keep at it, and you’ll reach a point where your relationship with Dusa takes a romantic turn.
- Purchase at least 12 Lounge renovations from the House Contractor.
- Gift her six bottles of Nectar.
- Offer her increasing amounts of Ambrosia.
After completing these steps, Dusa will reveal that she’s asexual and not interested in an intimate relationship. However, you’ll still maintain a close bond with her. She’ll even offer to return the Ambrosia you gifted her.
Rewards: Harpy Feather Duster (Keepsake), Companion Fidi (summons Dusa in battle).
How to Romance Megaera
Megaera is one of the Furies and serves as the game’s first boss. To kindle a romance with her, you’ll need to:
Romancing Meg requires a bit of effort and persistence. First, you’ll need to defeat her in combat multiple times. After each battle, you’ll have the opportunity to talk to her in the House of Hades. Use these moments to give her Nectar, the in-game gift that deepens relationships. After giving her enough Nectar, you’ll unlock the option to give her Ambrosia, which takes the relationship to the next level. Keep engaging in conversations and giving her gifts, and eventually, you’ll unlock a special keepsake and deepen your romantic connection.
- Defeat her in battle.
- Gift her six bottles of Nectar.
- Complete her Favor by having multiple encounters with the Furies.
- Offer her Ambrosia until her affinity is maxed out.
You’ll then have the option to either continue as friends or enter into a romantic relationship with her.
Rewards: Skull Earring (Keepsake), Companion Battie (summons Megaera in battle).
How to Romance Thanatos
Thanatos, the embodiment of death, is a more elusive character. To romance him, you’ll need to:
Thanatos will randomly appear during your runs, helping you clear rooms of enemies. After encountering him a few times and engaging in some friendly competition, you’ll be able to give him Nectar when you meet him in the House of Hades. Similar to Meg, after a certain number of Nectar gifts, you’ll unlock the option to give him Ambrosia. Continue to deepen your relationship through conversations and gift-giving, and you’ll eventually reach a romantic milestone with him.
- Encounter him in Elysium.
- Gift him six bottles of Nectar.
- Beat him in a monster-killing competition.
- Offer him Ambrosia until his affinity is maxed out.
Like with Megaera, you’ll have the option to either continue as friends or enter into a romantic relationship.
Rewards: Pierced Butterfly (Keepsake), Companion Mort (summons Thanatos in battle).
Tips and Warnings
- You can romance multiple characters simultaneously without any negative consequences.
- Gifts like Nectar and Ambrosia are essential for deepening relationships, so keep a stockpile.
- The process of romancing characters is not instantaneous; it requires multiple runs and fulfilling specific tasks.
Apart from these main characters, you can also romance with Skelly, Sisyphus, and Achilles because Greek mythology never shies away from unlikely and questionable pairings. Also, the approaching procedure to romance is also nearly the same for every character i.e. gifting Nectar so you don’t need to worry about that.
This is how you can romance different characters in Hades. To learn more about the game, you can check out our detailed Hades wiki guides.