These Arcana Cards require Ashes to unlock and vary in rarity.

To apply more cards at once, you should probably upgrade your Grasp meter with Psyche.

Both of these resources can be gathered in Erebus from clearing locations or from the Wrecthed Broker’s shop.

Screenshot of Arcana Cards in Hades 2.

To reveal a card you must first unlock one adjacent to it on the grid.

Most Arcana Cards requireAshesto unlock andGraspto equip.

Each card has a Grasp cost attached.

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you might mix and match which Arcana Cards you have equipped between runs.

We also recommend investing inThe Titan Cardfor a plus 20 to both Health and Magick.

Although this isn’t too exciting, trust us - you’ll need it.

Screenshot of Melinoe’s Altar in Hades 2.

This card gives you oneDeath Defiancewhich will give you a free life essentially.

When killed, you will be revived and put on 40% health and Magick.

This is essential for taking on the early boss.

Screenshot of the Incantations list in Hades 2.

you might also upgrade this card twice and get up to three Death Defies per run.

This will upgrade your Altar and allow you to see Insights (the upgraded version of Arcana Cards).

That rounds off our guide to the best Arcana Cards in Hades 2.