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After countless runs throughout the Underworld in an attempt to defy the Titan of Time, nothing helps the protagonist of Hades 2 unwind like a hot spring. One of the most relaxing and intriguing features of the game is the hot spring, where players can unwind and, interestingly, foster romantic relationships. Here's how you can unlock the hot spring and romance characters in Hades 2.
Unlocking the Hot Spring in Hades 2
To unlock the hot spring, players need to perform the Rite of Vapor-Cleansing Incantation. This unlocks the ability to gift bath salts, inviting other Crossroads residents to join Melinoe in the soothing waters. The ingredients for the Rite of Vapor-Cleansing are:
2x Moly (found in Erebus)
2x Lotus (found exclusively in Oceanus)
2x Nightshade (first obtained through the Flourishing Soil Incantation, then planted in Odysseus' seedbed and harvested)
Romanceable Characters
Hades 2 offers a variety of romanceable characters, each with their own unique personality and storyline. Currently, players can pursue romances with:
Hecate
Dora
Nemesis
Moros
Odysseus
Eris
How to Romance
Romancing characters in Hades 2 involves building relationships through gift-giving and interactions. Players can give Nectar to raise friendship levels and unlock unique scenes and dialogues. Other gifts, such as Bath Salts and Twin Lures, can also be given to further deepen relationships.
Bath Salts: Invite characters to the hot spring, requiring the Rite of Vapor-Cleansing Incantation to unlock.
Ambrosia: Invite characters to the Taverna, requiring the Rite of Social Solidarity Incantation to unlock.
Twin Lures: Invite characters to go fishing, requiring the Rite of River-Fording Incantation to unlock.
Tracking Relationships
Players can track their relationships with characters using the Book of Shadows, which can be upgraded with the Empath's Intuition Incantation. This upgrade allows players to see relationship meters and gift stipulations, helping them navigate their romantic endeavors in the game.
