The Pitch-Black Stone is an unlockable feature in Hades 2 through an Incantation. You can interact with this item to challenge various Trials bestowed by Chaos. The Pitch-Black Stone appears in the training grounds and will not be available without first encountering the Primordial Originator. There are currently nine Chaos Trials available in the early access of Hades 2 and each must be unlocked before they can be cleared.
Chaos returns in Hades 2 and offers his Boons to Melinoë in her fight against Chronos. When clearing an encounter, you may see a Chaos Gate appear. Players will have the choice to visit the Primordial Originator by offering some of their lives. The normal Boons bestowed by Gods are different from Chaos. These have a negative effect for a set number of encounters and turn into a positive effect. Before speaking to Chaos, Melinoë can gift some Nectar to Chaos. This will add more lore to the Book of Shadows and is needed to unlock the Pitch-Black Stone.
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How To Unlock The Pitch-Black Stone In Hade 2
By speaking to Chaos after giving at least one Nectar and receiving multiple of their Boons, you will unlock the Abyssal Insight Incantation. This is used to unlock the Pitch-Black Stone in the training grounds. Once concocted, this feature is located directly above the Infernal Arms. The Incantation requires 2x Fabric, 2x Pearls, 2x Nightshade, and 2x Moly in Hades 2. Every Chaos Trial that is currently available in Hades 2 early access can be found below:
Trial |
Loadout |
Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
Trial of Origin |
Erebus, Witch's Staff (Aspect of Melinoë) |
1 |
Trial of the Labrys |
Erebus, Moonstone Axe (Aspect of Melinoë), Lion's Fang |
1 |
Trial of Vengeance |
City of Ephyra, Argent Skull (Aspect of Melinoë), Evil Eye |
1 |
Trial of Salt |
Oceanus, Sister Blades (Aspect of Melinoë) |
2 |
Trial of Vigor |
Oceanus, Witch's Staff (Aspect of Melinoë) |
2 |
Trial of Gold |
City of Ephyra, Sister Blades (Aspect of Pan), Gold Purse |
2 |
Trial of Humility |
Erebus, Witch's Staff (Aspect of Melinoë) |
4 |
Trial of Haste |
Fields of Mourning, Witch's Staff (Aspect of Melinoë), Metallic Droplet |
4 |
Trial of Blood |
Rift of Thessaly, Sister Blades (Aspect of Artemis), White Antler |
4 |
How To Unlock More Chaos Trials
Not every Chaos Trial will be available for every player upon obtaining the Pitch-Black Stone. These each require a specific area to be completed, and the right weapon aspect unlocked, while some also require a certain keepsake. This is because every Chaos Trial equips Melinoë with a specific build. You will only need to beat the boss of the specific area to finish the challenge.
Upon completion, players will be rewarded with Star Dust. The difficulty of each Chaos Trial will be detailed with red eyes on the side of the screen from one to five. Collect all weapon aspects and keepsakes to unlock all the Chaos Trials in Hades 2.
