To keep Hades 2’s gameplay loop flowing, you must collect resources, like Poppy, to perform Melinoë’s Incantations.
You can muscle through the final boss on your first run with sheer grit and talent if you’re up for it. But Hades 2 is a journey of trial and error. Every defeat unveils more of the story and gameplay nuances. It takes a few deaths to access conveniences like familiars and Chaos gates. That said, unless you’re committed to mastering the game’s intricacies, you might overlook a significant aspect: farming. In this guide, I’ll show you how to get and use Poppy in Hades 2.
How to get Poppy in Hades 2
To get Poppy in Hades 2, you must use the Silver Spade to dig Poppy seeds out of the round, brown spots in Tartarus. You can also get Poppy from growing Mysterious seeds.
How to get the Silver Spade
To get your hands on the Silver Spade, cast the Night’s Craftwork Incantation at The Crossroads’ Cauldron with just one Moly. This ritual unlocks various gathering tools, including the Silver Spade, which is perfect for unearthing seeds during your runs.
Once unlocked, head to the Training Grounds to craft the Silver Spade. You need 10 Silver, which you can obtain in the Underworld using a Crescent Pick.
Where is Tartarus
Poppy seeds spawn in Tartarus, which is the fourth and final region of the underworld in Hades 2. Here’s every boss you must defeat to get there:
Once you defeat Cerberus, you can enter Tartarus, where you can face off against Chronos.
How to grow Poppy seeds
As you travel through Tartarus, look for brown spots on the ground. You get two Poppy seeds each time you dig one of these in Hades 2:
When you’re back at the Crossroads, you can grow Poppy seeds in Soil Plots as long as you’ve completed the Flourishing Soil Incantation.
Best uses for Poppy in Hades 2
Once you have Poppy in Hades 2, you can use it for the following:
- Weapon Aspect of Persephone for the Argent Skull: The damage you deal generates Glory, which in turn enhances your Omega Special. It one costs one Moss and five Poppy to make.
- Insight Into Offerings Incantation: Grants you a detailed list of every Boon and Duo Boon in the Book of Shadows. To perform it, you need two Ambrosia, two Poppy, and one Golden Apple.
