Soot in Hades 2: How to Get It, Our Guide
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Soot in Hades 2: How to Get It, Our Guide

Alexandre Alexandre Jollier
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In brief

Soot is a rare and essential incantation material for waking Hypnos in Hades 2. Only available after finishing the main game, it must be combined with a Shaderot and two Poppies to create the final incantation capable of pulling the God of Sleep out of his endless rest.

Incantation materials are essential to progress in Hades 2 and Soot, one of the rarest and most mysterious components, can only be collected once after finishing the game. This component, tied to the House of Hades, became available with the release of version 1.0 of the game.

"This mixture will finally allow the completion of Hypnos' quest"

Soot is an essential ingredient for crafting the "End To Dumbest Slumber" incantation, which corresponds to one of the steps allowing us to wake Hypnos from his sleep. Let's find out together what this material is used for and how we can obtain it.

Soot Hades 2: How to get it, our guide

Use of Soot in Hades 2

After trying several times to communicate with Hypnos asleep at the Crossroads, Melinoë's idea is to use Dream Vapors to try to wake the God of Sleep. However, the first version of this potion won't be enough...

To obtain a more powerful recipe, you need to go consult Medea in the City of Ephyra, on the surface. She will give you the formula for the "End To Dearest Slumber" incantation, but even if you make this incantation and offer the improved Dream Vapors to Hypnos, you will only manage to penetrate a little further into his subconscious, without waking him up. That's when you'll need to find Medea again to obtain the third and most powerful version of the Dream Vapors.

To perform this final incantation, you need to gather the following ingredients:

  • 1 Shaderot
  • 2 Poppy
  • 1 Soot

This mixture will finally allow the completion of Hypnos' quest, waking him from his endless sleep, and you'll be able to unlock the "The Deepest Sleeper" achievement at the same time.

Soot Hades 2: How to get it, our guide

How to Get Soot in Hades 2

To obtain Soot, you must first reach the end of the main story (or at least its credits). Once in the post-story epilogue, follow these steps:

  1. Take the path through the Underworld to find Hades at his usual spot in Tartarus.
  2. Start a conversation with Hades and Persephone about the progress of the renovations to the House of Hades.
  3. At the end of the dialogue, after receiving one of Hades' Boons, Melinoë automatically receives Soot.

In Hades' chamber in Tartarus, you must also give him Nectar to obtain his Keepsake, one of the three unique Keepsakes that can only be obtained after finishing Hades 2 once. To find Hades in Tartarus, watch for the symbol of two open hands and a speech bubble. This is an essential piece of dialogue to obtain Soot and progress in the game.

Once you have Soot in hand, return to the Crossroads to combine it with 1 Shaderot and 2 Poppy to make the "End To Dumbest Slumber" incantation. This magic formula should finally allow you to wake Hypnos, the God of Sleep, and you'll be able to close out his quest in Hades 2.

Soot Hades 2: How to get it, our guide

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Frequently asked questions

When can I get Soot in Hades 2?
Soot can only be obtained after completing the main story and reaching the game's post-story epilogue. It is received automatically during a conversation with Hades and Persephone in Tartarus.
What exactly is Soot used for?
Soot is one of three ingredients needed to create the "End of the Dumbest Sleep" incantation, which allows you to wake Hypnos and complete his quest in the game.
What other ingredients do I need along with Soot?
You need 1 Shaderot and 2 Poppies to combine with Soot and create the final incantation.
How do I find Hades in Tartarus to get Soot?
Look for the symbol of two open hands and a speech bubble that marks Hades' location in Tartarus. This dialogue is essential for obtaining Soot.
Is there an achievement tied to Hypnos' quest?
Yes, once you've woken Hypnos using Soot and the other ingredients, you'll unlock the "The Deepest of Sleepers" achievement.

Key takeaways

  • Soot can only be obtained once after reaching the game's ending credits
  • It is received automatically during a conversation with Hades and Persephone in Tartarus
  • Soot is essential for the "End of the Dumbest Sleep" incantation that awakens Hypnos
  • You must combine Soot with 1 Shaderot and 2 Poppies to complete the quest

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