In **Hades 2**, one of the first essential upgrade materials you’ll need is **Cinder**. This resource is crucial for purchasing several early-game weapons and, eventually, some powerful Arcana Cards.
### How to Get Cinder
Cinder is earned by defeating **Hecate**, the boss at the end of the Erebus section of a run. Each time you clear this boss, you receive one piece of Cinder. This means you can farm Cinder by simply replaying the first section of the game repeatedly.
### Why You Need Cinder
You will need several dozen pieces of Cinder to acquire all of the **Nocturnal Arms** from the Silver Pool and to upgrade them fully. Additionally, Cinder is used when meditating to obtain new cards and at the Cauldron for various enhancements.
### Tips for Farming Cinder
The biggest challenge in farming Cinder lies in consistently defeating Hecate. To improve your chances, take time to unlock and upgrade Keepsakes. Some Keepsakes can significantly aid your battles, helping you defeat Hecate more reliably and making the farming process smoother.
By focusing on these strategies, you can efficiently gather enough Cinder to progress through the early game and strengthen your arsenal in Hades 2.
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