How much Fear can you get in Hades 2?

Taking all 8 Vows at maximum rank produces 25 Fear, which is the current ceiling.

What Fear level should I aim for first?

20 Fear is the common first target — it is reachable without stacking every Vow to max rank, leaving room to keep a comfortable build.

Do Vows apply to both routes?

Vows of the Unseen apply to your run regardless of whether you take the Underworld or Surface route.

Does higher Fear change rewards?

Yes. Fear raises the quality of the rewards earned from each region, which is why pushing from 20 to 25 is the core endgame loop.

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Hades 2 Fear Calculator — Vow of the Unseen

Add up Hades 2 Fear from all 8 Vows of the Unseen. Set each Vow rank, see your total against the 25 Fear ceiling, and hit 20 Fear with the fewest Vows.

Target Fear

Total Fear

20 more needed

0 of 8 Vows activeCeiling: 25 Fear

Vow of Blood

All damage dealt by foes is increased.

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Vow of Dominance

Foes gain increased maximum HP.

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Vow of Rebuke

Most foes enter with an armor barrier that blocks one instance of damage.

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Vow of Fury

Foes have faster wind-ups and move speed.

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Vow of Scars

All healing sources (founts, food, boon regen) are reduced.

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Vow of Panic

Entering each combat room forces your starting magick to 0.

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Vow of Desperation

Each major region has a strict time limit; past it you take damage until death.

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Vow of Haunting

Slain foes may become tracking shades that detonate when they touch Melinoë.

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How to use this tool

1Pick a target Fear level — 20 is the usual first milestone.
2Raise or lower each Vow rank; the Fear total updates instantly.
3Check the gap readout to see how much Fear you still need.
4Use the "cheapest route" toggle to reach your target with the fewest Vows.

Data behind this tool

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Frequently asked questions

How much Fear can you get in Hades 2?: Taking all 8 Vows at maximum rank produces 25 Fear, which is the current ceiling.
What Fear level should I aim for first?: 20 Fear is the common first target — it is reachable without stacking every Vow to max rank, leaving room to keep a comfortable build.
Do Vows apply to both routes?: Vows of the Unseen apply to your run regardless of whether you take the Underworld or Surface route.
Does higher Fear change rewards?: Yes. Fear raises the quality of the rewards earned from each region, which is why pushing from 20 to 25 is the core endgame loop.

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