How to get Lotus in Hades 2

Hades 2 requires you to collect a bunch of resources to advance further in the story and Lotus is one such resource in the game that can be found early on. Here’s how you can get it.

Lotus is a Raegant in Hades 2 similar to the Fate Fabric used to perform incantations. It unlocks a plethora of incantations requiring one or more than one Lotus.

That being said. acquiring this valuable resource might prove to be a bit tricky as it involves taking down a boss so here’s everything you need to know on how to get Lotus and where to use it.

Where to get Lotus in Hades 2

If you’re aiming to acquire Lotus in Hades 2, it’s a challenging but rewarding process. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get it:

• Lotus can be found in the region called Oceanus. To get to this region you will have to defeat Hecate in Erebus who also happens to be the first boss of the game.
• As you progress through Oceanus, you’ll come across Lotus flowers you can gather.
• The number of Lotus flowers you gather in one run can vary as these items are randomly generated typically ranging between one to three.
• You can do multiple runs if you don’t end up finding Lotus. Collecting Lotus also doesn’t require you to have a Gathering Tool making the process much easier.

How to use Lotus in Hades 2

The primary use of Lotus is to perform incantations. Here is a table detailing all the uses of Lotus in Hades 2:

Incantation	Ingredients required	Effect
Kindred Keepsakes	Lotus x1 Limestone x4 Moly	Melinoe can swap Keepsakes after defeating a boss.
Circles of Protection	Lotus x1 Moly x1 Mandrake x1	Unlocks Warding Circles in Erebus.
Rite of Vapor-Cleansing	Lotus x2 Moly x2 Nightshade x2	Access to hot springs in Crossroads; Wretched Broker sells Bath Salts.
Cleansing of Fountain-Waters	Lotus x1 Moly x1 Moly x1	Fountains provide 10% more healing.
Faith of Familiar Spirits	Lotus x1 Nectar x2	Grants Witch’s Delight to turn a trusted beast into an Animal Familiar.
Briny Lifespring	Limestone x3 Lotus x3	Unlocks a healing area in Oceanus with Melinoe.
Rich Soil	Lotus x3	Constructs two additional soil plots for planting seeds.
Observance of Gaia’s Secrets	Lotus x7 Moly x7 Moss x7	Increases chances of acquiring extra resources while gathering.
Unraveling a Fateful Bond	Lotus x2 Nightshade x2 Moss x2 Thalamus x2	Prevents passive health loss on surface level
Beast-loved Morsel	Stardust x1 Lotus x2	Cooks two Witch’s Delight that can be used for bonding with Animal Familiars.
Circle of Protection	Moly x1 Lotus x1 Madrake x1	Unlocks warding circles in Erebus that protect you from damage.
Cleansing of Fountain Waters	Moly x1 Lotus x1	Restores +10% health by enhancing fountains.
Unravelling a Fateful Bond	Lotus x2 Moss x2 Nightshade x2 Thalamus x2	Lets you survive for longer on the surface world.