Gifts in Hades 2: All the whims, how to get them and what they are for

In the captivating realm of Hades 2, players can collect a variety of gifts known as whims, which are special items that enhance connections with characters and unlock additional dialogues and scenes. These gifts are crucial for building relationships with various figures in the game, whether encountered in the Crossroads or among the gods who provide blessings along your journey.

Beyond fostering relationships, these whims also serve a functional purpose in gameplay. They can accelerate time, aiding in the growth of seeds and plants or in the preparation of recipes in the Cauldron. Below, we explore the various whims available in Hades 2, how to obtain them, and their distinct purposes.

Nectar

Nectar is mainly used as a gift to strengthen your bond with characters and earn hearts, which unlocks new interactions and memories.

How to Acquire Nectar:

• Occasionally obtained by completing encounters in Erebus and other areas.
• Available for purchase from the Miserable Trader.
• Can be crafted in the Cauldron using the Sweet Nectar alchemy recipe.

Bath Salts

Bath Salts are utilized during visits to the Hot Springs at the Crossroads, allowing for 12-minute sessions. You can start obtaining these only after establishing the baths with the “Purifying Steam Ritual” formula.

How to Acquire Bath Salts:

• Available from the Miserable Trader (while stocks last).
• Can be discovered using the Silver Shovel at specific excavation points throughout various regions.

Double Bait

Double Bait is employed during fishing trips at the Fishing Dock in the Crossroads, where each visit lasts 16 minutes. Bait can be obtained once you’ve built the dock with the “River Crossing Ritual” formula.

How to Acquire Double Bait:

• Available from the Miserable Trader (while supplies last).
• Can be found with the Silver Shovel at designated excavation sites.

Ambrosia

Ambrosia is primarily used for visits to the Tavern at the Crossroads, where each visit lasts 20 minutes. You can begin collecting Ambrosia once you have created the tavern using the “Social Solidarity Ritual” formula.

How to Acquire Ambrosia:

• Available from the Miserable Trader (while stocks last).

Witch’s Delights

Witch’s Delights are mainly used to bond with Familiar Animals. You can start collecting them after unlocking and completing the “Faith of the Familiar Spirits” formula.

How to Acquire Witch’s Delights:

• Rare resource obtained from a secret recipe.
• Prepared in the Cauldron using the Succulent Bite recipe for Beasts.

Obol Points

Obol Points can be exchanged for rewards from Charon’s reserves at the Crossroads.

How to Acquire Obol Points:

• Earned each time you spend 1000 gold crowns on items from Charon (cumulative across playthroughs).

Prestige

Prestige is primarily used to unlock decorative elements and other luxury items at the Crossroads.

How to Acquire Prestige:

• Earned by recycling resources with the Miserable Trader after using the Earthly Fortune formula in the Cauldron.

With these gifts at your fingertips, you can enrich your journey in Hades 2, forming meaningful connections and enjoying the benefits that come from deepening your relationships with the game’s diverse characters.