Hades 2 | A Guide to Obtaining All Animal Familiars

In Hades 2, companions ensure that Melinoe doesn't journey through the underworld alone. With the assistance of Animal Familiars, Melinoe can have steadfast companions by her side, offering valuable buffs and aid in combat. Let's explore all the Animal Familiars currently available in Hades 2 and how to acquire them.

How to Obtain Animal Familiars in Hades 2

To acquire an Animal Familiar in Hades 2, you'll need Familiar treats, which are utilized to tame and enhance the Familiars. The first step is unlocking the "Faith of Familiar Spirits" incantation, achieved by progressing in the game and encountering Headmistress Hecate, who introduces you to the concept of Animal Familiars.

Ingredients for Familiar Treats:

- Nectar (Two for the initial treat, and one for subsequent treats)

- Lotus (One for the initial treat, and two for subsequent treats)

- S-Dust (One for the Beast-Loved Morsel)

Where to Obtain Familiar Treats: Once you've unlocked the "Faith of Familiar Spirits" incantation, you can craft the Witch's Delight, the treat necessary to tame your first companion. To craft additional treats, utilize the Alchemy system with the following recipe:

Beast-Loved Morsel: Two Lotus and one S-Dust

Available Animal Familiars

Frinos the Frog: Frinos is the initial Animal Familiar you'll encounter. Located in the hub zone where you teleport after a run ends, offering him a Witch's Delight will make him your companion. Frinos provides the following buffs:

- +10 extra hearts

- Ability to carry an extra tool

Toula the Cat: Toula can be found in the Rift of Thessaly, near the Pier area, after gaining access to the surface. Giving her a treat will make her your companion. Toula offers the following buffs:

- Another Death Defy

- A scratch attack when dodging in front of an enemy

Familiar Upgrades

After taking a Familiar on a run and returning to the Crossroads, you can enhance their abilities using Witch's Delights. Each skill can be upgraded up to three ranks, each offering different effects.