How To Unlock (& Use) Obol Points In Hades 2

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Obol Points are one of the many collectible items in . These sleek black and gold cards are a new form of currency accepted by Charon, who makes a reappearance from his original role in. They're described as a slick update to the traditional Obols Charon takes from the dead for passage through the Underworld.

While Obol Points are technically a type of currency connected to Charon, you still use Gold Crowns to purchase items from Charon's shop, just like in . Rather, Obol Points encourage frequent shopping with Charon and promote a new system of rewards accessible at the Crossroads. With this reward system, you can more easily stock up on essential resources.

Hades 2 will be a direct follow-up to the first Hades, and both endings of the original godlike roguelike help set up the sequel’s premise.

In the original game, Charon offered his wares to Zagreus for various prices in various rooms, making sure to pay a visit before boss battles. Charon does the same here, including before the Hecate boss fight in . Both games have special mechanics connected to the infamous ferryman of the dead. While had its secret boss battle, rewards players for continued purchase of Charon's goods.

In, when you spend 1000 Gold Crowns in Charon's shop, you'll get an Obol Point, almost like a rewards program at a typical store. You'll continue to get more Obol Points for every 1000 Gold Crowns spent. It will take a few runs to accrue enough Gold Crowns for your first Obol Point, but the rewards are worth it and it takes no extra effort; just keep doing what you're naturally doing.

You may be excited to spend your first Obol Point immediately and try to spend it with Charon immediately. While Charon gives you the Obol Points, you cannot actually spend them with Charon directly.

Once you get your first Obol Point and return to the Crossroads (where you can also equip Keepsakes in ), head down to the Wretched Broker. There will be a strange chest sitting on the end of the dock nearby. Th