Iron in Hades 2 is neither an early nor an end-game resource, as it is found in one of the two surface regions of early access. When the Supergiant adds new biomes, there will likely be more locations to mine it, but for now, it is only found in one. Since it requires you to explore the surface, you will have to unlock the ability to traverse warded gateways and then lift the life-draining curse that takes effect on the land. You must also equip the Melinoe with a pickaxe to break and obtain the Iron. Let’s look at this in detail.
How to Get Iron in Hades 2
Iron in Hades 2 can obtained by destroying the cannonballs in the surface area, Rift of Thessaly. As we have said above, you need a pickaxe to break it or to be specific; you need a Crescent Pick. It is one of the early pieces of equipment you unlock in the game, so you will already have it by the time you unlock the surface. Remember to keep the pickaxe with yourself before entering the region, as you won’t always find the cannonballs.
Since the location and method for mining are clear, you might now wonder how you can traverse warded gateways and walk freely on the surface without taking damage. If you are, then keep reading, as this gives the solution for those who need it.
How to Traverse Warded Gateways and Remove Surface Curse
You need Permeation of Witching-Wards Incantation and Unraveling of a Fateful Bond Incantation for those. The first will break the ward to the surface, and the second will lift the curse. Permeation of Witching-Wards gets added to Crossroads cauldron after you have talked to Hermes in Erebus a few times. The ingredients required for the recipe are: 1 Cinder, 1 Shadow, and 3 Moly.
Next, even though it would be damaging, you must step into the surface and might even have to go there several times until you find Moros. He will talk about your curse and then give you the Unraveling of a Fateful Bond recipe after a short conversation. Return to the Crossroads and collect these ingredients for the Incantation: 2 Lotus, 2 Moss, 2 Nightshade, and 2 Thalamus.
Recipes that Use Iron in Hades 2
- Sandy Lifespring Incantation
- Recipe: 3 Iron and 3 Driftwood
- Greater Favor of Gaia Incantation
- Recipe: 4 Iron, 4 Bronze, and 2 Marble
- Aspect of Medea (Argent Skull)
- Recipe: 4 Iron and 1 Nightshade
- Crescent Pick Rank II
- Recipe: 4 Iron and 6 Glassrock
That’s all you must know about how to find and mine Iron in Hades 2. If you are searching for more resources, you should visit our dedicated section, as we have covered all locations and methods.