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Volpedia/Games/Hades/Heat & Pact/Pact of Punishment
HADES / HEAT & PACT

Pact of Punishment

The post-escape difficulty system.

PactReviewed 2026-10-27Reference · noindex
Original Hades editorial concept diagram, not a game screenshotOriginal Volpedia diagram
OverviewCharacters18Weapons6Weapon Aspects24Boons30Keepsakes25Companions6Bosses9Maps6Enemies12Mirror of Night12Heat & Pact17Resources9Progression10Builds10Modes4Guides22Tips15Tools2
Volpedia strategy: Increase Heat selectively and keep the chosen difficulty aligned with bounty goals.
How it worksPractical strategyCommon mistake to avoidRelated entries
01

How it works

Conditions add Heat to runs and change enemy pressure or resource constraints.

02

Practical strategy

Increase Heat selectively and keep the chosen difficulty aligned with bounty goals.

03

Common mistake to avoid

Adding several unfamiliar punishments all at once.

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Related Hades articles

guidesHeat and Pact of Punishment Guide

Raise difficulty without turning every chamber into chaos

modesPact of Punishment Runs

Post-first-clear challenge configurations.

pactApproval Process

Pact condition reducing available choices.

pactBenefits Package

Pact condition adding armored-enemy perks.

pactCalisthenics Program

Pact condition increasing foes' health.

pactConvenience Fee

Pact condition making shop purchases costlier.

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Independent Volpedia encyclopedia for Hades (2020) by Supergiant Games; not Hades II. Original editorial diagrams are symbolic, not game screenshots or exact character depictions. Existing approved cover preserved. Verified editorial references are recorded in the internal M59 source registry. Hades and associated names are trademarks of their respective holders. Editorial review: 2026-10-27.

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