Hades II Guide Zorephet
Slow, devastating sweeps with broad reach and heavy Omega attacks.
Nocturnal Arms
I +0 · II +30 · III +35 · IV +40 · V +50
Adds the listed amount to Attack base damage and Max Life. It strengthens both offense and survivability without adding a new mechanic.
Use the extra Life to finish committed swings, but do not treat it as permission to absorb every hit. Attack-focused percentage bonuses scale the added base damage especially well.
I +10% · II +15% · III +20% · IV +25% · V +30%
Omega Special striking your Cast makes it erupt as a larger, stronger Cleave-Cast. The Aspect links a ranged setup to the Axe's defensive spinning Special.
Cast into a pack, step back, then send Omega Special through the sigil. Extend Cast duration so the setup does not expire, and improve both Cast and Omega Special because each half enables the other.
I +20% · II +25% · III +30% · IV +35% · V +40%
Attack is faster. Each consecutive hit without taking damage also grants +2% Mortality, up to +20%, rewarding clean sustained offense.
Use the faster first swing to land safe single hits and build Mortality before committing to full chains. Preserve stacks with Cast control and defensive spacing; losing them to one greedy attack costs more than pausing.
I 21 · II 18 · III 15 · IV 12 · V 9
Landing enough weapon strikes triggers Frenzy and changes the rhythm of the Axe into a faster offensive state. Rank reduces the number of hits required.
Build the counter on groups with broad normal swings, then carry Frenzy into an elite or boss phase. Multi-hit options accelerate activation, while defensive Boons help you stay close enough to exploit the state.
How the weapon plays
The Axe trades speed for reach, stagger, and enormous base damage. Start swings before enemies enter range, use wide arcs to catch groups, and cancel unsafe commitments with movement when possible. Cast is essential for holding targets inside slow Omega attacks.