Finally managed to beat Hades with this build. Loved that Draining Cutter, really helped in the last stage with all those rats.
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Finally managed to beat Hades with this build. Loved that Draining Cutter, really helped in the last stage with all those rats.
Yeah, it is. But it's also fucking AWFUL if you don't get the right hammers. I hate playing with it. If you get the wrong hammer might as well kill the run because it's going to be slooow.
I wouldn't even attack with that aspect. Just buff special and spam it. If you get behind an enemy you just keep pulling them into backstabs and they can't get out. You can pull enemies from behind obstacles and get wall damage. Get Demeter on special and like Aphrodite dash. On lower-ish heat you'll demolish everything no problem.
If you want to attack, unlock the final aspect for Sword and Fist (though it's really more dash-strike lol)
i tend to get whatever fated option is there since i'm still filling out the list, so i end up with suboptimal upgrades a lot haha
I'm not entirely sure how relationships work but I've gotten Than and Meg to the locked heart with one conversation left for each of them to progress, Zag's just out here leading the whole house on.
I just wanna get tree gal and sad poet back together but it's slow going. Patro can rot, rude ass.
I just wanna get tree gal and sad poet back together but it's slow going. Patro can rot, rude ass.
Finally beat the last boss on my 31st run after about 10 tries at them. I used the spear with a build based around dash attacks with the triple-strike deadalus effect. Didn't touch the special at all throughout the run. The crystal laser cast was helpful but really it was all about the triple-hit dash-attack. That thing is crazy. I was one run or so away from turning on god mode. I still might to finish out the game.
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I've beaten the game with all weapons but the bow. Unfortunately, trying to fill this gap puts a dent in my enjoyment of the game, as that lame excuse for a weapon is just pure garbage.
Worst take. Chiron aspect special with +arrows Daedalus hammer and stacks of crit or doom, probably the strongest weapon in the game.
And here's me just deciding that the bow is my favourite weapon and possibly a bit OP.
Some of the hammer upgrades are nuts, 200% ranged dmg, 400% shield dmg. With Aphro or Artemis you're doing silly numbers, then flurry shot for easy mode.
Yup this as well, very annoying. I thought it was my right joycon at first but nope! Happens on pro controller as well.
Maybe it can be made powerful, but no boon managed to make it enjoyable to use for me. All the runs I had with it were downright boring, and I'd like to think I failed them because I lost interest halfway through.
My successes with it have pretty much always come from making a build around the special, even if you're not using the Chrion aspect you can still dash in and unload an entire special flurry into a single enemy for a lot of damage. Use the regular attack for debuff/ knockback and stack as much damage on the special as you can. Demeter boon for the special is my favourite, its a huge damage buff and chills enemies super quick.
Reached to the credits screen at my 54th run. Unlocked all the legendary aspects aside from Rail. Still a lots to do in the post game.
I hear you, hahah. I already got Orphy and Euri together, so satisfying. :)
Patroclus can go screw himself, but I like Achilles so I'll do it for him.
I'm not a huge fan of the bow in general, but Chiron's aspect is pretty awesome. I guess it's probably an indictment on the bow that it's most fun when you pretty much don't use its attack except to mark enemies...
The rail is such a bad weapon out the gate. Low damage, low clip size, animation locks you when your clip runs out until you stop firing, the grenade floats like a deflated balloon when you fire. It's the only weapon in the game where I actually wasn't able to complete a timed chest. Meet Thanatos? Forget about it, might as well sit back and let him take care of the room.
Only weapon where I dedicate a fated authority just for when I get a hammer.
Only weapon where I dedicate a fated authority just for when I get a hammer.
I beat the game only once in 14 runs... with the bow lol
Im gabrage at the game but I still love it. Only got to Hades once, and didnt beat him. Otherwise I usually get stomped by the duo, I still don't have them down at all. Ive done about 15 or 16 runs so yeah I'm trash. Oh well, its fun to slowly get all the narrative anyway.
YES! I've failed many times to those damn chambers. I'd get to that area somewhat easily then lose because of poison, so frustrating. Those areas make me nervous every time.
Pretty much agree with this, but I think I'd put Hades at 2 right now for the better narrative. Isaac 1.
Also I always pet the dog too haha
dash + special. DPS through the roof.
the rats scare the shit out of me lol. shaky bastards. the satyrs aren't much better
I have always neglected Calls in general and didn't ever really invest much in them, but I've had to 2 runs that were basically won using them.
Artemis call upgraded to Lv. 6 and although my actual build sucked and probably didn't have enough damage to win, when I did a full call, it took 1/2 of Hades health. Managed to build another full call in the second form which also took the last 1/2 of his health.
Another run I had Athena's call upgraded to lv 6, which gave 3.7 seconds of invulnerability. It was actually quite useful in standard encounters anytime where it felt like I might take damage. I also had it paired with boons that increased God gauge gain and gauge starting amount. It was kind of ridiculous how often I could use it and how long it would last.
Artemis call upgraded to Lv. 6 and although my actual build sucked and probably didn't have enough damage to win, when I did a full call, it took 1/2 of Hades health. Managed to build another full call in the second form which also took the last 1/2 of his health.
Another run I had Athena's call upgraded to lv 6, which gave 3.7 seconds of invulnerability. It was actually quite useful in standard encounters anytime where it felt like I might take damage. I also had it paired with boons that increased God gauge gain and gauge starting amount. It was kind of ridiculous how often I could use it and how long it would last.
I love that Relentless Volley thing. I had it combined with the bow aspect that makes all arrows from the special home in on one enemy. The DPS is ridiculous.
not excusing my lack of skill as Ive already said im pretty shit, but playing this portable does seem to make the game harder tbh, a lot of the time Im not even sure what hits me. Like I just died to Hades (yay got to him again at least) and I honestly couldnt even tell the radius of his giant spin attack with everything else going on.
Question about an optional boss fight
I accidentally triggered a fight with Charon 4 rooms into a run today that I didn't know could happen and obviously got destroyed, breaking my clear streak. Does this fight scale as the game goes on, or is it the same fight no matter how far into the run you trigger it? And is there a way to get the "borrow money" option to appear more often, to trigger the fight?
I thing the trigger is completely random, but the fight doesn't scale. I just destroyed him super quickly in the second area, because I had a good kit. The reward itself isn't >that< amazing too, so I probably won't be doing it any more.
Thanks! I probably missed it a few times prior not even noticing it was there- i'll keep an eye out for it more
I think the best part was getting back home and Hypnos going "wow, really, that happened? what on earth could you have done to cause that?!?" and Hades going "You stupid motherfucker, you absolute dumbass"
gotta get used to using all the tools in your toolbox. I'm actually glad there's a big popup when my guage is full because it's the only reason I use it sometimes. Also glad it meter drains every encounter so I don't feel bad popping it whenever I get it
Can't imagine anyone doing that, gonna have a carpal tunnel after a single run.
The key to clearing those rooms fast and easier is choosing your Casts properly. If you use Dionysius blob, you better have another good aoe on your weapon. If you use Aphrodite's cast... well good luck.
Using Ares, Zeus, and sometimes even Demeter will make easy work on it.
Enter room, immediately unload all your Casts and run away or do your aoe special. Then you should be able to clear them relatively fast.
aphrodite shotgun isn't that bad for that place. Worst is like, artemis seeker or something without some other AOE backup (demeter AOE around you, aphrodite enemies pop on death etc). fuckin rat swarms.
that said, worst time post First Complete Run I had there was with the Railgun on shotgun mode and aphrodite shotgun for cast. That was a bad time, lost two death defies in there.
that said, worst time post First Complete Run I had there was with the Railgun on shotgun mode and aphrodite shotgun for cast. That was a bad time, lost two death defies in there.
I'm 30 runs in and have only beaten Elysium once. My partner is 12 runs in and has only beaten Meg once.
Everyone goes at their own pace. This game is more about the journey than the destination.
Got the fourth aspect available for the spear(my first one actually), just need another Titan blood for it, then I'll give it a go. Not sure what keepsake I'll use for that one, any suggestions? Also how do I get the 6 key things in keepsakes? Just keep talking and giving nectar to certain characters?
It's blowing my mind that I'm now at 80% godhood (max), a shitload of upgrades, and still cannot beat the game after my accidental win on my 3rd run or so when I had no clue what I was doing, zero resistance, and zero permanent upgrades. I just don't get it.
Also, Charon completely annihilates me every time, even with all my death defiances, 80% godhood, and what I think is a solid build I barely do damage to him.
Also, Charon completely annihilates me every time, even with all my death defiances, 80% godhood, and what I think is a solid build I barely do damage to him.
I was up to 54% when I finally decided to turn it off, and then beat Hades on the second or third run without it. I'm not saying it'll work for everyone, but I started playing way more careful and strategic once I lost the damage reduction
I haven't tried it but it seems like it has its benefits over gamepad - I imagine you have way more control when dash striking and can target foes much easier with bow and rail while turning off aim assist to avoid hitting unintentional targets.
It just feels too damn good on controller though that I haven't even considered it, even if I occasionally shoot something I didn't want to.
I've done 50-something runs, taken just about every opportunity to enter Chaos gates but haven't encountered a fishing spot in Chaos's realm a single time. In fact, in 100-something hours, I've seen it exactly once.
I just want to fill out the codex, but at this rate that's never gonna happen D:
I just want to fill out the codex, but at this rate that's never gonna happen D:
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I've tried to switch to controller but at this point I think it's too late. It feels OK, although sometimes Special on Q is pretty hard to hit while constantly moving.
The target thing is actually somewhat of an issue because while it'll lock onto a target, a slight adjustment or an enemy moving will quickly 'unlock' it and cause it to miss.