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HADES / RESOURCES

Obols

Temporary currency earned during a run.

ResourcesReviewed 2026-10-27Reference · noindex
Original Hades editorial concept diagram, not a game screenshotOriginal Volpedia diagram
OverviewCharacters18Weapons6Weapon Aspects24Boons30Keepsakes25Companions6Bosses9Maps6Enemies12Mirror of Night12Heat & Pact17Resources9Progression10Builds10Modes4Guides22Tips15Tools2
Volpedia strategy: Hold some for shops when HP or boons are a priority.
How it worksPractical strategyCommon mistake to avoidRelated entries
01

How it works

Spent on Charon's stores and Wells; does not carry over on death.

02

Practical strategy

Hold some for shops when HP or boons are a priority.

03

Common mistake to avoid

Banking Obols expecting permanent account savings.

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Related Hades articles

guidesResources and Contractor Priority Guide

Plan permanent upgrades without wasting rare currencies

tipsSave Obols for survival

Save Obols for survival is a practical decision that can improve escape consistency.

resourcesAmbrosia

Rare late-game relationship resource.

resourcesCentaur Heart

Run-only reward that improves maximum health.

resourcesChthonic Keys

Currency for unlocking new weapons and Mirror talents.

resourcesDarkness

Permanent currency mainly spent on Mirror upgrades.

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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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