How many keepsakes are tracked here?

This database currently tracks 3 keepsakes, each with rank 1 to rank 3 effects.

Can I change keepsakes mid-run in Hades 2?

Yes, once the Kindred Keepsakes incantation is unlocked you can swap keepsakes between regions.

Keep gifting the relevant character. Each rank step improves the listed effect.

A defensive or economy keepsake is safest in region one; move to a scaling damage keepsake once your core boons are online.

🎁 Free Hades 2 tool

Lay out a Hades 2 keepsake route region by region. Compare all 3 tracked keepsakes, their givers and rank effects, then lock in a route.

Route

Erebus

Oceanus

Fields of Mourning

Tartarus

Swapping keepsakes between regions requires the Kindred Keepsakes incantation. Without it, your first keepsake stays equipped for the whole run.

Giver: Hecate

At the start of each location, provides a 1000-magick reserve pool; Omega moves draw from it first and ignore cost limits.

Giver: Skelly

On a fatal death this run, trigger one extra revival restoring 51 HP.

Giver: Artemis

While below 30 HP, all your attacks gain +40% chance to deal critical damage. (High-risk speedrun keepsake)

Pair keepsakes with gods

How many keepsakes are tracked here?: This database currently tracks 3 keepsakes, each with rank 1 to rank 3 effects.
Can I change keepsakes mid-run in Hades 2?: Yes, once the Kindred Keepsakes incantation is unlocked you can swap keepsakes between regions.
How do I raise a keepsake rank?: Keep gifting the relevant character. Each rank step improves the listed effect.
Which keepsake should I start with?: A defensive or economy keepsake is safest in region one; move to a scaling damage keepsake once your core boons are online.