How to get Bronze in Hades 2
Here's how and where to get Bronze in Hades 2
Looking for Bronze in Hades 2? Bronze is one of the most confusing early-game resources in Hades 2, because you unlock recipes that require it long before you unlock the ability to gather Bronze itself. Bronze can only be found on the Surface above the Underworld, and to get there you'll need to progress the story until you can dispel the wards barring you from the Surface.
In this guide, we'll walk you through everything you need in order to get Bronze in Hades 2. We'll go over how to reach the Surface, where to find Bronze, and how to stay on the Surface long enough to farm as much Bronze as you need.
Note: location and story spoilers ahead!
How to get Bronze in Hades 2
Bronze can only be found on the Surface, in the City of Ephyra. Once you've unlocked the Surface you can mine Bronze easily by using the Crescent Pick to break down Bronze Statues dotted about the Surface. It's getting there that's the tricky part.
Below we've listed every step you must take to get Bronze in Hades 2:
- Defeat Scylla, the Guardian boss of Oceanus.
- Speak with Hermes when he first appears on a run.
- Speak with Hecate at the end of Erebus about accessing the Surface.
- Cast the "Permeation Of Witching-Wards" Incantation at the Crossroads cauldron.
- (Optional) Cast the "Unraveling A Fateful Bond" Incantation to give yourself more time on the Surface.
- Take the Crescent Pick up to the Surface.
- Use the Crescent Pick on Bronze Statues to obtain Bronze.
How to reach the Surface
To gain access to the Surface, you must first brew the "Permeation Of Witching-Wards" Incantation to lift the Guarded Ward at the end of the Crossroads hub. To gain this recipe, you must defeat Scylla in Oceanus and speak with Hermes when he appears. Then, advance to Hecate during another run through Erebus to get the Incantation recipe from her.
The Permeation Of Witching-Wards Incantation requires:
- 1x Shadow: Crafted at Hecate's Cauldron from 30x Ash, 30x Psyche and 3x Fate Fabric.
- 1x Cinder: Obtained by defeating Hecate at the end of Erebus.
- 3x Moly: Can be gathered within Erebus.
How to survive longer on the Surface
After casting the Permeation Of Witching-Wards Incantation you're free to explore the Surface, and you may get lucky enough to find some early Bronze there before you die. But you will die very quickly on the Surface. Melinoë's cursed blood means she takes steadily increasing damage the longer she stays on the Surface, so to gather lots of Bronze you will need to deal with this curse.
After dying on your first trip to the Surface, you'll speak with Moros and he'll tell you about a new Incantation: "Unraveling A Fateful Bond". This Incantation requires:
- 2x Lotus: Found in Oceanus.
- 2x Moss: Found on the Surface.
- 2x Nightshade: Grown from Nightshade Seeds dug up in Erebus.
- 2x Thalamus: Grown from Origin Seeds dug up in Chaos.
Once this Incantation is cast, you will no longer take periodic damage while out on the Surface. This will allow you to explore the City of Ephyra properly and find all the Bronze you need.
What is Bronze used for in Hades 2?
The main uses for Bronze in Hades 2 are for crafting the Rod of Fishing and the Argent Skull. The Argent Skull is the fifth Nocturnal Arms weapon recipe you'll encounter in Hades 2 and will require you to gather ingredients from the third major area as well as Bronze.
The Rod of Fishing is slightly easier to obtain and only requires Bronze and 2 Fate Fabric to make. Once you have all four Gathering Tools, you can fulfil the Tools of the Unseen Prophecy from the Fated List and collect 40 Ash as a reward.
That rounds off our guide to getting Bronze in Hades 2. For more Hades 2 tips and tricks, see our guides to the best Boons, best weapons, Arcana Cards, and more.