In Supergiant Video games’ Hades, sure NPCs give Zagreus objects that may assist him in his escape makes an attempt referred to as Keepsakes. These Keepsakes give Zagreus particular advantages each time they’re outfitted on an Underworld escape run, however they’ll solely be outfitted one by one. On this information, you’ll learn to receive these Keepsakes (SPOILER ALERT: there might be characters talked about that seem later within the sport).
The Trade
To acquire these Keepsakes, Zagreus should give sure NPCs Nectar, one of many sport’s Artifact currencies which may be discovered and/or bought within the Underworld for the primary time. Early within the sport, you possibly can unlock the Codex of the Underworld, whereby you possibly can examine Zagreus’ relationship with different characters within the sport. This may be decided by the variety of pink hearts under the character’s title. Every coronary heart represents one Nectar (or in a while, Ambrosia) given to them by Zagreus. For those who haven’t given an NPC a single Nectar and the primary coronary heart beneath his or her title within the Codex has a purple bow, meaning, after giving them Nectar, they’ll provide you with a Memento.
Nectar may be obtained by happening Underworld escape runs (elevating Warmth within the Pact of Punishment might help), choosing sure Boons, fishing in Elysium, buying from Charon’s Store or Wretched Dealer (often examine with the Wretched Dealer for higher offers), and finishing prophecies from the Fated Checklist of Minor Prophecies (click on this for an in-depth information on Nectar farming).
This is applicable to all characters that give a Memento aside from Hades. His Memento can solely be obtained by giving him two Nectar. Zagreus may give him the primary one anytime, however, to provide him the second, it’s essential to first full the principle storyline.
Memento Checklist
Listed here are all of the Keepsakes Zagreus can receive, the consequences of every Memento, and who he can receive them from:
- Previous Spiked Collar – Achieve extra well being. That is obtained from Cerberus.
- Myrmidon Bracer – Take much less harm if attacked from the entrance however will take extra harm if attacked from the again. That is obtained from Achilles.
- Black Scarf – Deal extra harm when attacking undamaged enemies and when attacking enemies from behind. That is obtained from Nyx.
- Pierced Butterfly – Achieve extra harm for every chamber cleared with out taking harm. That is obtained from Thanatos.
- Bone Hourglass – Will increase the length of things bought from the Properly of Charon. That is obtained from Charon.
- Chthonic Coin Purse – Obtain Obols to spend. That is obtained from Hypnos.
- Cranium Earring – Deal extra harm when Zagreus’ HP is at 35% or much less. That is obtained from Megaera.
- Distant Reminiscence – Deal extra harm to enemies attacked from a distance. That is obtained from Orpheus.
- Pleased Feather Duster – Will increase the possibilities of therapeutic objects dropping when breaking urns. That is obtained from Dusa.
- Fortunate Tooth – Restore HP to a sure diploma after Zagreus’ HP is depleted (can solely be used as soon as per run). That is obtained from Skelly.
- Thunder Signet – The subsequent boon obtained might be from Zeus and could have a better likelihood for it to be Uncommon or higher. That is obtained from Zeus.
- Conch Shell – The subsequent boon obtained might be from Poseidon and could have a better likelihood for it to be Uncommon or higher. That is obtained from Poseidon.
- Owl Pendant – The subsequent boon obtained might be from Athena and could have a better likelihood for it to be Uncommon or higher. That is obtained from Athena.
- Everlasting Rose – The subsequent boon obtained might be from Aphrodite and could have a better likelihood for it to be Uncommon or higher. That is obtained from Aphrodite.
- Blood-Stuffed Vial – The subsequent boon obtained might be from Ares and could have a better likelihood for it to be Uncommon or higher. That is obtained from Ares.
- Adamant Arrowhead – The subsequent boon obtained might be from Artemis and could have a better likelihood for it to be Uncommon or higher. That is obtained from Artemis.
- Overflowing Cup – The subsequent boon obtained might be from Dionysus and could have a better likelihood for it to be Uncommon or higher. That is obtained from Dionysus.
- Lambent Plume – Achieve Transfer Pace and Dodge Probability for each chamber accomplished shortly. That is obtained from Hermes.
- Frostbitten Horn – The subsequent boon obtained might be from Demeter and could have a better likelihood for it to be Uncommon or higher. That is obtained from Demeter.
- Cosmic Egg – Zagreus might enter Chaos Gates with out taking harm, and blessings obtained have a better likelihood of being Uncommon or higher. That is obtained from Chaos.
- Shattered Shackle – Zagreus’ Assault, Particular, and Solid deal extra harm whereas not empowered by a Boon. That is obtained from Sisyphus.
- Evergreen Acorn – Take no harm for the primary few occasions the ultimate boss of every space assaults. That is obtained from Eurydice.
- Damaged Spearpoint – Grow to be impervious to assaults for some time after taking harm. That is obtained from Patroclus.
- Pom Blossom – Stage up a random boon after a couple of chambers. That is obtained from Persephone.
- Sigil of the Useless – Zagreus’ God Gauge begins a sure share full, and his Name turns into Hades’ Assist, which makes him invisible. That is obtained from Hades.
You will need to point out that the results of every Memento may be elevated by rating them up. A Memento will completely rank up after clearing a sure variety of chambers whereas a Memento is provided. Clear a complete of 25 chambers with a Memento to improve it to rank 2 (two stars), then clear a complete of fifty extra chambers to improve a Memento to rank 3 (three stars).
Memento Assortment
All the Keepsakes Zagreus has obtained may be outfitted and unequipped by interacting with the show case beside Zagreus’ weapons within the courtyard simply earlier than beginning your run.
You may as well change the outfitted Memento after every space, however to have the ability to do that, Zagreus should first buy the Memento Assortment, Regional from the Home Contractor for a couple of Gems. With this, Zagreus can entry the Memento Assortment show case after defeating the boss of an space. It’s price mentioning, nonetheless, that after altering the outfitted Memento after an space, the show case will shut, and you may not change the outfitted Memento. So it’s higher to resolve earlier than choosing a Memento or watch out to not equip the unintended Memento.
Last Ideas
It’s pretty simple to acquire these Keepsakes; the solely laborious half is discovering the characters to provide Nectar to. These Keepsakes are insanely helpful too, and you may equip Keepsakes that match your playstyle. Whether or not you’re making an attempt to farm for objects or survive your run, there’s a Memento for that.
