The Best Weapon in Hades!

Why should you use the Aspect of Zeus?
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[@Konata_Kon]

So that's how Zeus and others beat Chronos .... He just threw out his shield and stayed in block until Chronos died

[@chezux979]

And gets highest damage on the raid boss and gets to brag about it

[@PoisonFlower765]

@@chezux979 And bragging rights do mean kinghood in that context...

[@keeganbate8935]

Chronos: *laughs in unfinished Hades II story* "I am inevitable"

[@Konata_Kon]

@@keeganbate8935 knowing supergiant's approach Chronos will probably be Talk-No-Jutsu'd

[@keie18]

​@@Konata_Konyeah,killing him does nothing

[@itsraventm]

Another important thing that isnt mentioned is how amazing it pairs with sooo many boons and upgrades, especially since the shield throw is a constant source of proc for them. Pair with the charge shot upgrade and just camp 'till victory lol

[@hecate7]

Support fire with Artemis is good too because the special spawns a bunch of arrows, basically just adding to the insane dps

[@bowtiejuddYT]

I actually never liked aspect of Zeus as I always thought it was so slow but this really helped open my eyes to jump out of my comfort zone

[@itsraventm]

@@bowtiejuddYT you can play it fast- i do, the corner camping strat is just the cheap way out of fights. i often get the double slash upgrade and use the throw for area denial while staying close and swinging at anything i dash towards

[@Samuel-qc7kg]

Yeah man, the Zeus special is so satisfying with this shield, very fitting indeed

[@DDD_Tinker]

You mean to tell I've been playing the META this whole time?

[@Wixen]

😆😆😆

[@levar6618]

Shield is not only meta, but i would say that this is the most fun weapon in the game. Maybe fists are somewhat comparable

[@mansubahmed4113]

​@@levar6618I've always used the shield or spear, I honestly suck with the gauntlets and the gun, I am aight with bow and sword

[@goofy_ahh233]

You made heat gauge cry, happy? Funniest thing ever lmaooo

[@TheSilversepiroth]

Honestly I much prefer the Aspect of Chaos, but I also barely use the shield *_AS_* a shield

[@dharmeshmistry342]

Based asf

[@kojicuxt]

spoken like a true chad

[@axis9038]

spoken like a true low heat player

[@mikabakker1]

​@@axis9038 only play high heat with no shield, git gud

[@Coolaquatic]

I preferred the hidden aspect to so I could load Aphrodite casts or Dionysus cast without worrying about range/lobing

[@matthewmartinez3550]

I just like using it because if I recall the throw and keep moving, I can just run around with a buzzsaw behind me.

[@mansubahmed4113]

Lol I thought I was the only one doing that, it's legit so fun

[@Wayfinder-22]

My weapon of choice in the first game was always Demeter Aspect Gauntlets. Something about the extra hits on the Special combined with an Artemis boon for crit potential just kinda spoke to me.

[@ninadmaiti6072]

Add the daedalus hammer making the dash uppercut into an explosion and mwah perfection

[@shawndukes7409]

Literal killed Hades my first time using this combo.

[@SCP2264-5]

Same my first escape was with the gauntlets idk what it is but they just feel right

[@francisharkins]

Doom + Spear was hilarious for me until high heat levels.

[@julianius484]

I love the aspect of hera bow turned into a cannon with aphrodite cast

[@ciaranpatrick6859]

Something to note is it’s strengths only make it best in very high heat runs. It’s not the best weapon in all cases. For example aspect of Eris significantly outdamages it.

[@callmehugo3526]

Aspect of Chiron my beloved

[@vitorrafit78]

My personal favorite too

[@Brass319]

Ok but Chaos aspect absolutely _shreds_, is also very safe, and has the added effect of Chaos itself occasionally saying something such as "Ruination", "Entropy", or even actually just laughing when you deal a large amount of damage in a short amount of time.

[@thebaseandtriflingcreature174]

IT DOES!? DAMN I NEED TO USE CHAOS SHIELD, NOW

[@Brass319]

@@thebaseandtriflingcreature174 Yeah! Iirc they'll also speak up whenever you use one of your rerolls

[@froggychair7732]

I remember thinking that there should’ve at least been like a shield break meter cause that shit was like actually op

[@origin6638]

I just like becoming a beyblade of death

[@lynchpin1763]

Ah yes, make funny blender build where I make them sit in a trippy flare buffed up with duo boons from demeter and zeus with a spinning shield

[@jasonninja55]

The blitz disc mechanic is just so fun. It fundamentally changes the way the shield works in a way that is different but not as completely different as the hidden aspects of the weapons. I dont think ive used aspect of Chaos a single time and Ive only used Beowulf once to get the prophecy done. Ive done like up to 4 heat with the aspect of zeus though

[@youssefbencheikh8637]

Don't you also need to do a shield of chaos run for a prophecy?

[@bulbaa2241]

​@youssefbencheikh8637 I believe you need to use every aspect for every weapon for prophecies

[@lcintra_]

​@@youssefbencheikh8637 No, you need to reach the surface with the Chaos keepsake not their shield

[@lcintra_]

​@@bulbaa2241No need to actually use every aspect, just unlock them. You need to use every weapon tho (any aspect)

[@richardsaplenty8020]

I always preferred the Aspect of Chaos. If you get a couple good special attack boons, it gets goofy fast. Also I like chaos. They're pretty.

[@TheBroGamer14082]

Yeah I'll still go with chaos.

[@YahMum69]

With the Zeus boon its broken cause high base damage and what you need is so small

[@benjimiguel17]

my favorite is Hunting Blades Hera Aspect. It’s useless, i know, but being able to shoot my beyblades is so satisfying

[@akesan2374]

Wdym Hunting Blades? That's not a thing, are you talking about Hades 2?

[@benjimiguel17]

@@akesan2374 artemis ares duo boon

[@lcintra_]

​@@akesan2374It's Ares cast with his and Artemis duo boon. It seeks foes and does more damage

[@kagegakurenokuni]

it's even better with artemis boon to add an arrow for each hit

[@cosmik5938]

What about the fact that the aspect of Zeus’ special is the best combo tool in the game. Unlike other weapons and aspects the hit stun from can extend normal combos into an extended ass whoopings. My favorite thing to do is play throw it out and recall it and try to avoid picking it up so there’s just a AOE damage ability following me

[@K713channel]

I also love doing that, I get a dash boon that does damage on top of it to run past enemies and start the damage until I turn back around and go for the backstab bull rush

[@aisouno]

Chaos for me

[@GawainW]

This Aspect got some really good buffs since the beginning of early access, it was so garbage before. That one change with the Special was what made it the most practical weapon in the game now.

[@adrien4337]

the spear (with flurry jab upgrade) , is the best weapon in term of Damage per second, damage buffs, hitstun, and curses per seconds on opponents. The shield is not the best weapon it just has the "no damage" effect. But nice explanation video on why 64 heat players use the shield and nothing else 👍

[@justinmcclain8275]

You’re smoking crack. Only guan and Achilles are good and even then you need the right hammers to make anything other than a cast build work and even then other aspects are better.

[@CheekyCewn]

Best weapon does not equal most damage. Utility, compability and other aspects similar to these matter.

[@danylol772]

​​@@CheekyCewn well, best weapon is something that can do everything better than any other weapon, which neither do because they're so different and thought for different situations and players

[@youssefbencheikh8637]

Just say you're salty that other people have a different opinion from you XD

[@rebeccabarbosa978]

Hades have very balanced weapons, you cant say theres a meta weapon, all of them are too unique

[@manuelito1233]

Chiron's my favourite

[@aku_nyan]

I was previously a shield person but I’ve been starting to use Chiron and it is seriously fun

[@riccardomosena4162]

Same, it still has my lowest time

[@frostplays155]

it's the buzzsaw of the gods, why wouldn't you

[@yoyo777]

i think it's perfect that the best build is the king of the gods shield with the kings boons.

[@ezrel6477]

Iirc aspect of Beowulf is much preferred for Any Heat speedrunners, mainly bc of its ability to load casts into the bullrush

[@clivah1499]

Many different games have similar weapons to this weapon, so it's good to know the options in different games and what makes them good. (Hi, it's me, a player who never played Hades on the Hades comment section)

[@Fowler-27]

However.. aspect of Lucifer go SPHHHHHHH

[@a.u.g.m.a.s]

So it’s a cheese shield😂😂😂 Seriously though? That’s busted🤩

[@empereur_vic7521]

I once had a duo boon ares and athena So basically apply vengeance with zeus shield's technique and activate it instantly with ur attack (duo boon) Eats life bars

[@malmamia8912]

I used it once in the beginning and then never did it again, gotta get on it tonight

[@oberstabsfeldwebeldoge4115]

Aspect of Beowulf goes brrr babyyyy, but this is a close 2nd for me

[@tahkaimartin8050]

Me, a Stygious Blade Main who only got to talk to Persephone twice: 👁️👄👁️

[@CreativeUsername1997]

Not only that but it just has really good damage output. If instead of blocking you instead control the direction of the special while also getting a few hits in, it’s really easy to dodge attacks and get the 40% damage buff for having 2 effects inflicted (if you have the right boons) while maximizing damage output.

[@divad7137]

That seems like a wapon I haven't really considered using that much. I mostly used the metal fists with the aspect of thalos if I am not wrong which also stuns enemies when using the heavy attack and the main thing is just dodge a lot and just not stop attacking. I find it very fun, but you made me consider trying the shield more than I did before. I also love the spear, the spear is also an amazing weapon in this game.

[@ryean8212]

When the game first released, there was a hammer effect called Fast Flight, that made the shield throw only hit one enemy before returning but it was 50% faster, Pick that, any boon that made your special deal more damage, and you were set for the rest of the run, Last time I used it was in 2019 or something like that, then they removed it. I'll never forget it. 😢

[@alanlight2715]

I wonder if anything from hades 2 is gonna get removed the same way

[@shadowldrago]

@@alanlight2715I mean, maybe? The game is still in Early Access. Even if we assume the best case scenario and that the game is finished by end of 2024, that’s still not a small amount of time. Things may yet change.

[@moonagain4594]

Interesting! I find the shields kinda hard to play with- my go to shield is actually the aspect of Chaos and my go to weapon that I’ve done the highest heat runs with is the sword with the aspect of Arthur. I usually use Athena’s boon to deflect with attack (really good for the mages) and it’s always a good day when I can get an Artemis build

[@longvu510]

i just really like beyblade

[@Draytherion]

I totally agree but I gotta say, the spear in aspect of achillies is a close second. The rage rush feature is a massive buff to mobility, and with the furry jab and extending jab daedalus enchantments as well as the swift strike boon from Hermes, it becomes an unstoppable Jack hammer that can hit enemies half the battle field away. Add in Dionysus’s drunken strike, Poseidons tidal dash with razor shoals and demeters frost flourish with killing freeze and you’ve got THREE forms of passive damage that just absolutely chew through boss health even if you aren’t simultaneously attacking. Beat the game on 32 heat with that combo and got that sweet third statue from skelly to boot.

[@999murimdumplings]

Thats neat but i will never betray the heart seeking bow

[@CherryDad]

everyone being high heat/max heat players, speedrunners don't lol

[@moocow3818]

Any% runners actually use the other aspect and it is a pretty crazy build, look it up it’s pretty fun to watch

[@CherryDad]

@@moocow3818 ??? My guy I'm a verifier HELLO?

[@sairentoeko]

​@@CherryDadYou say it as if they should know that.

[@lord_ozymandias]

@@CherryDadeveryone knows the name of every verifier who has ever worked for hades, obviously 🫢

[@somerandomgamer8504]

​@@CherryDadIs that supposed to mean something

[@eden-the-thirteen]

I can’t dodge properly so I have to use the shield lol

[@gavingranado2146]

The combos me and mfs be pulling with the aspect of zeus. We be bullrushing the enemy into spinning shield and pummeling them to death

[@hexx3dd]

Years playing this game never knew it blocked damage

[@reidj2226]

That's honestly sounds more like a skill issue if you ask me... There's definitely a higher DPS output potential that lies in other weapons with more risk but you are kinda forced into it with one of heat requirements putting you on timer.

[@_ALEPH]

About 35 runs in on hellmode first play through, fought against hades with aspect of Zeus and had no clue that it blocks attacks when you hold down attack

[@mrawesome4753]

Sword supremacy

[@yaqoub303]

fr. aspect of nemisis especially (i didnt unlock the secret bottom one)

[@cardomajig24]

They use a shield cause they're too fearful to heft the mighty Excalibur

[@almudenada]

The Aspect of Zeus is great I finally completed the 32 heat run thanks to it (and Ares' boons to be fair)

[@edfreak9001]

This build also lets you differ from the bog standard Zeus Attack build many people have grown accustomed to and instead lets you play the exotic Zeus Special build instead (also with Zeus Attack, probably)

[@supaidoruno4040]

then it GOES FURTHER.. if you pick Ares boons for attack and special You'd be able to CONSTANTLY apply doom by releasing your special then you attack(applying doom again) and defend back if needed. You can also go for a hammer and pick the one that makes your shield dash charge faster and you can basically keep zooming around applying doom to multiple enemies in a second.

[@Noobieedu]

But beowolf is most fun shield 🛡️

[@Matcluc]

That's why it made me win my first ever Hades Run two days Ago !! When i bought it, i was like : "yeah, it's just a Shield i can do better with a Spear" Turns out, i never been that good with this shield. Changed my mind Althought i still have a sweet spot for Hades Style Spear

[@rebeccabarbosa978]

Zeus shield carried my run, since the special attack is so good, you can keave the shield and once it starts getting to you you can just run away from the shield and itll follow you, extending the damage youre doing by running into enemies while your shield is following you, very nice

[@ArmdMch]

I understand it but lmao aspect of chiron bow is hell of fun for me, at the moment I reach 32 heat and I'm not going to stop using it

[@magiciansarcana]

I don't think I've ever actually used the shield lmao. I do either the machine gun thingy or choose the bow, get a few special power ups and then blast the bosses up close and personal.

[@pedrosouzalopes527]

I prefer more chaos aspect with Ares and aphrodite comp

[@jonnytan9054]

Nah, I'll stick with beowulf

[@bonsai_is_a_lie1537]

but,,, fists,,, i just go in and button mash until something dies :)

[@Daragen13]

I personally prefer Beowulf and Gilgamesh. Very fun the play with

[@HelHeitori]

Понял, спасибо за гайд

[@purplepasta2139]

It gave me more of an incentive to use the uppercut

[@yaqoub303]

i've been using nemisis the whole time bit i guess i'll give zeus a try

[@BushidoBrownSama]

Hmmm i guess I'll try switching from Chaos to Zeus

[@EaseLoser]

Funny enough I actually found my fastest runs are with Aspect of Zagreus fists with the Lambent Plume keepsake just cause I try to blitz through rooms as fast as I can to maximize my use of the keepsake and being able to dodge so often means I can ignore risks and stay laying on damage even in high heat runs. Aspect of Arthur Stygius is my favorite "for fun" weapon tho lol

[@just_a_hampa]

You can also just spam dash and attack. It's incredible deadly.

[@jkae4795]

Just a note, aspect of zeus is not the best aspect in the game and "pro players" do use a lot of different weapons. That being said, aspect of zeus is one of the strongest aspects, especially for high heat runs. Most notably it was the first and only weapon so far used to beat max heat

[@_zakk]

Modded 64 heat has been cleared on multiple other aspects

[@lukaz9293]

I like beowolf more but zeus is good too

[@CrabOnABeach]

high dps, high sustain, and easy to use

[@deletedTestimony]

God Mode

[@Eclipse-kv1os]

Aspect of Arthur + cursed slash (2 hp per hit but lose 60%totalhp) just tank everything

[@ChaosKing210]

Aspect of Zagreus spear/Gauntlets of Enkidu 🔛🔝🗣️🗣️‼️‼️

[@muhammedsinanemlik6981]

I beat 32 heat with this. If you are stuck, definitely give it a try.

[@YahMum69]

YUP!

[@manoelfrancisco3027]

Agora a pergunta que falta. Para que serve esse pacto de calor?

[@faroshscale]

I've been using the spear 😅

[@Random_guy788]

I still use sword.

[@rebeccabarbosa978]

I highly recommend using the excalibur aspect, the raw damage is high enough to kill most enemies in 1 hit, has pretty good range and the special attack gives you an area with 30% damge reduction buff while slowing enemies

[@LocalBatteryThief]

Aspect of Beowulf is just better not that I use shields a whole lot I prefer aspect of Eris of any of the fists 😅

[@Strudlll]

I always use aspect of Zag sheild because of the +15 damage at max level

[@BetelR]

That’s really not that much.

[@goldhm1394]

Tbh excalibur wins

[@akzzsk4030]

i just use aspect of nemeies build and one shot every living creature i see with crit

[@sanshuri]

isn't this just untrue, and the Beowulf aspect outclasses it and most other shields? Not hating or anything, but I was very surprised to see something other than Beo in the "best" weapon list! I do get it if you particularly feel affinity towards it though.

[@TheWayOfPencil]

😂"Hades pro player"😂

[@pedrogarcia8706]

It's not true that "no pro player uses other weapons". The Zeus shield is the best for very high heat runs but not for speedrunning.

[@willdab34st23]

Please this is nothing against you as a person, but just RAISE YOUR VOICE! I can’t finish the video because I can’t understand what you’re saying you’re speaking so low it’s distracting. Sorry

[@caniwasteallyourtimeherein9728]

Idk man but Eris clapped everything

[@HerMi.T]

I disagree, I don't think zues is the best weapon. Just because it is great in higher heat doesn't mean it is the best. It also has the least things to need in higher heat to deal damage. It is a great weapon but safe is not everything. Other weapon can deal more damage with very safe play as well. I think Hades is very well balanced and every weapon has its strength. Personally I still think Beowulf is the best.

[@RamikinHorde]

More effective on higher difficulties literally means it's better lol. The objective of the game is not to have high DPS, it's to win the run. Otherwise I agree, the weapons are distinct and well balanced and the game is super fun with all of them - that doesn't mean we need to deny that some weapons are "better" than others.

[@vexume]

@@RamikinHorde you judge the weapon scale on what highest heat record is, but why not to judge it from speed of run with it? Thats why we cant really say, whats the best weapon in Hades, no particular weapon is better than any other at every category. (still Beowolf is op)

[@cinnamoonfang6104]

The thing is you can literally block most kinds of damage with the shield WHILE doing damage. It's essentially the safest and noob friendly weapon in the game. Its not like it has bad damage either, it does really good damage alone without any boons. Add in zeus' lighting bolt boon, bam, you've pretty much tripled your damage. Is it fast? no, but it does the job very safely.

[@fuscello]

@@vexume64 heat also limits you to 5 mins per floor, this means that this shield also does considerable amount of dps WHILE being this safe. Speedrun strata are often not the most consistent and thus not the best tactics

[@meebybell]

Man you should see the damage this thing does with Thunder Flourish, Double Strike and static discharge…

[@Derpasaurus_Rex]

But its sooooooo slowww

[@tehphoenix7441]

+ very easy 2dot for privileged status

[@rubles3143]

I accidentally made this my main weapon I used/upgraded all on my own without knowing it was used by so many people I guess it goes to show how powerful it is

[@WhiteKnuckleRide512]

This game is piss easy with any weapon anyways

[@benjimiguel17]

Ah well, it’s fun

[@Noteturtle90]

*after you get good

[@devilmancries9617]

I wasn't aware it was a popular choice, but I've used it so I can see why. The secret aspect pales in comparison.

[@Agryphos]

Not for speed runs it doesn't. Beowulf Shield runs hold the #1 speedrun score for all heats up to 40, at 50 Rama Bow is the record holder and then Zeus Shield aspect is basically the only aspect that can beat max heat.

[@cyro55]

Beowulf better

[@Bourotte25]

Pro players? What the fuck are you talking about

[@sharedaccount4605]

There's more weapons? Oh