Understand how gifting Nectar relates to keepsakes and why swapping them can change a run.
Understand the mechanic
In the original Hades, giving Nectar to characters develops relationships and commonly unlocks a keepsake. Keepsakes offer persistent equipment choices with effects that can support survival or influence parts of an escape attempt.
Put it into practice
When deciding who should receive an early gift, favor characters you meet frequently and effects that help your current weakness. Treat keepsakes as a way to shape the next attempt, not as a checklist that must be finished immediately.
- 01Collect Nectar during runs
- 02Give gifts intentionally
- 03Inspect each keepsake effect
- 04Switch when a new challenge calls for it
Common mistake to avoid
Not every relationship reward follows the same trigger. Do not assume that repeatedly gifting one character always produces another immediate keepsake.
Editorial sources
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