Hades 2: Moonstone Axe Combat Guide

Hades 2's Moonstone Axe: A Comprehensive Guide

Hades 2 boasts six weapons, but the Moonstone Axe reigns supreme in raw power. Despite its slower attack speed and seeming mismatch with Melinoe's magical style, this early-game weapon is an S-tier powerhouse. Its wide-ranging Omega Special effortlessly decimates armored foes and empowered bosses. This guide details how to master this devastating weapon.

Note: Hades 2 is in Early Access; details may change.

Last Updated March 10, 2025: This guide reflects recent Olympian and War Song updates impacting the Moonstone Axe's moveset and upgrade abilities. Changes reflect new Olympian boons and their synergies with the axe.

Moonstone Axe Moveset

Attack	Description
Attack	Melinoe swings the axe thrice, dealing escalating damage (40, 80, 160 – or 320 total). The final blow is a powerful overhead swing.
Omega Attack	A charged spinning attack unleashing rapid strikes.
Special	A quick, short-range throw that deals damage before returning.
Omega Special	A fully charged attack releasing a massive wave of strikes across the arena, damaging enemies in a wide area.

The Moonstone Axe compensates for its slow speed with exceptional damage. Its normal attack boasts impressive damage and range, while its Omega Attack is devastating. However, its true strength lies in its Omega Special. The special no longer blocks attacks or interrupts projectiles.

Its Omega Special obliterates most enemy groups and synergizes well with damage-boosting god boons. In Erebus, it can one-shot many standard enemies. Patch 2.0 added a brief invulnerability window between charging and unleashing the Omega Special, enhancing its reliability.

Aspects of the Moonstone Axe

Aspect	Description
Aspect of Melinoe	The default aspect. Upgrades increase Max Life and attack power.
Aspect of Charon	Empowers Casts, extending their duration. Charged Omega Specials can detonate Casts early.
Aspect of Thanatos	Builds Critical Hit chance with each hit (up to a limit), resetting on taking damage. Critical hits only affect Omega attacks. Transforms the axe into a scythe.

Aspects are unlocked through incantations; Charon's is initially available. The Aspect of Thanatos requires a piece of Darkness from Chaos.

Each aspect offers unique advantages. Melinoe enhances survivability, Charon focuses on Cast manipulation, and Thanatos prioritizes high-risk, high-reward critical hits.

Best Boons and Upgrades for the Moonstone Axe

Prioritize upgrades and boons that improve attack speed and survivability, mitigating the weapon's slow speed while maximizing its damage potential.

Weapon Upgrades

Weapon Upgrade	Effect
Giga Cleaver	Doubles cleaving attacks ( 15 magic cost).
Psychic Whirlwind	Enables Omega Attack during dashes, attacks, or casts.
Executioner's Chop	Doubles the final attack in the combo chain ( 20 magic cost).
Rapid Slash	Increases Attack speed by 30%.

Giga Cleaver and Psychic Whirlwind are generally top choices. Hell Splitter Axe and Furious Whirlwind are niche options with higher risk.

God Boons

God	Evaluation
Demeter	Freezing enemies greatly benefits a slow weapon.
Zeus	Blitz synergizes exceptionally well with the axe's high damage output, especially with Arc Flash.
Hephaestus	Exploding attacks add significant damage, and Invulnerability is invaluable for setting up powerful attacks.
Apollo	Excellent for Charon Axe builds, enhancing Cast range and damage (Super Nova, Prominence Flare). Daze helps mitigate the slow attack speed.
Ares	Wounds significantly boost damage; Blood Drop boons further amplify this effect.

Other gods offer situational benefits. Poseidon's area-of-effect boons can be risky, Aphrodite's are generally weak, and Hera's are less impactful given the axe's multi-target capabilities. Chaos and Hermes are always valuable. Artemis is best suited for the Thanatos Aspect, creating a powerful critical hit build.

How to Best Use the Moonstone Axe in Combat

Balance melee attacks and ranged Omega Specials. Use melee attacks when openings appear, deploy Casts to trap enemies, and then unleash Omega Specials from a safe distance. Charon's Aspect prioritizes Cast setup before using Omega Specials. Manage your magic effectively, as the axe is a heavy magic consumer. Prioritize magic regeneration boons.

Mastering the Moonstone Axe requires strategic positioning and careful magic management. With practice, you'll become a nightmare to your foes.

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