Hades is finally out to be played in PC and Nintendo Switch. Along with several other elements in the game, Hades allows players to unlock companions. These companions can help players during an intense battle. The game contains a total of 6 companions that can be unlocked. If you don’t know how to unlock companions and use them in Hades, you are in the right place. This guide will walk you through how to unlock and get companions in Hades.
How to Equip Companions in Hades
Companions, also known as legendary keepsakes, are items that can be unlocked with the help of Nectar. When you give six Nectars to specific NPCs, they reward you with a companion.
You can equip the companions from the display case in the courtyard. While on a run, you cannot equip companions to use them as and when you want.
List of all the Companions and Whom to Give Nectar to Unlock Them
Antos
You need to give Nectar to Achilles to unlock Antos. Antos companion deals damage of 1500 to two nearby foes. You cannot use it in the boss battles. It can only be used at most five times per run at max rank.
Battie
You need to give Nectar to Megaera to unlock Battie. Battie companion deals damage of 2500 to everyone who is in front of you. You cannot use it in the boss battle and not on Fury sisters. It can only be used at most five times per run at max rank.
Fidi
You need to give Nectar to Dusa to unlock Fidi. Fidi companion deals damage of 70 per each shot that it unleashes for 15 seconds. It can only be used at most five times per run at max rank.
Mort
You need to give Nectar to Thanatos to unlock Mort. Mort companion deals damage of 3500 in front of you. You cannot use it during the Thanatos encounter or during boss battles. It can only be used at most five times per run at max rank.
Rib
You need to give Nectar to Skelly to unlock Rib. Rib companion distracts enemies in the area. This prevents them from attacking you for a short period of time. You cannot use this to defeat the Charon boss. It can only be used at most five times per run at max rank.
Shady
You need to give Nectar to Sisyphus to unlock Shady. Shady companion deals damage of 1000 in nearby area and drops some items. These dropped items include health, darkness, and gold. You can use this on anyone and at any time without any restrictions. It can only be used at most five times per run at max rank.
That’s the list of all the companions and how to get them in Hades. There are other keepsakes that you can read about, even they are unlocked by providing Nectar to NPCs.
