Hades 2

How to Beat Scylla

Hades 2 - Scylla Boons and Gameplay Tips

Scylle, Scourge of the Seas, is the second boss of the Underworld in Hades 2, appearing at the end of the Oceanus. Learn how to counter all of Scylla's attacks, and the easiest way to beat her.

How to Beat Scylla

Defeat the Drummer First

Hades 2 - Defeat Drummer

The Drummer Siren has attacks that deal damage in a large area, forcing you to reposition and dodge. Taking the drummer out first gives you more space to move around during the fight.

Defeating the Drummer is also arguably the easiest, since she remains stationary during the fight, while the other two move around and chase Melinoe.

Use Cast Often

Hades 2 - Use Cast

Scylla and the Guitarist Siren will move around and chase after Melinoe, which can make the battle harder when dealing with two threats at once.

Limiting their movements with Cast and Omega Cast can give you more time to land your combos against one target at a time.

Select Hera Boons if Possible

Hades 2 - Hera Boons

Hera's Boons give Melinoe's attacks the Hitch Curse, which basically deals damage to other enemies afflicted with the curse.

Applying Hitch on all three bosses will allow you to focus on one of them at a time, while the other two still takes damage from the curse.

How to Unlock Hera, Boons, and Gameplay Tips

Familiarize Yourself With Scylla's Attacks

Hades 2 - Dodge Attacks

While having good Boons and additional HP or Armor definitely makes the fight easier, it all boils down to your ability to choose when to dodge and when to attack.

Scylla and her Sirens, like all the other enemies in this game have a wind-up animation before each attack, so time your dashes when you know an attack is coming to minimize the risk of getting hit.

Scylla Attacks and How to Counter

Scylla Attacks and Counters


Scream Attack
Description:
Scylla screams while moving slowly towards Melinoe.
How to Counter:
Sprint away from Scylla. She moves slowly during this time, and is easy to outrun.

Drum Attack
Description:
Roxy, the Drummer conjures explosive pulses that slowly move either towards her or away from her.
How to Counter:
Dash and avoid the red target circles.

Guitar Attack
Description:
Jetty, the Guitarist fires projectiles that deal no damage, but stun and knock back Melinoe on contact.
How to Counter:
Sprint away from Jetty, or hide behind the statues.

Urchin Attack
Description:
Scylla hides within her shell, then fires a barrage of sea urchin-like projectiles.
How to Counter:
Dash towards the urchins to dodge it.

Note Orb
Description:
Scylla launches a slow moving note that follows Melinoe and deals massive damage upon contact.
How to Counter:
Hide behind the statues to negate the Orb.

Jetty Dash
Description:
Jetty, the Guitarist Siren winds up and charges towards Melinoe.
How to Counter:
Place down a Cast to stop Jetty, or dash away from Jetty's path.

Cross Attack
Description:
Scylla fires four lasers in a cross shape that moves counterclockwise.
How to Counter:
Avoid the four lasers by remaining in between the lasers.

Featured Artist
Description:
Upon reaching half HP, one of the Bosses are selected randomly, and have their attacks buffed.
How to Counter:
Featured Artist is random, and has different improved movesets.

Summon Enemies
Description:
Upon defeating Jetty and Roxy, Scylla will summon a horde of Flying Fish that will try to attack you in groups.
How to Counter:
Put down a Cast each time to prevent the Flying Fish from getting close to you.

Even though there are technically three bosses, they all share one HP bar. Regardless of who you attack, the bar at the top of your screen goes down, until they enter their shielded state.

While they share an HP bar on your screen, the bosses will enter a shielded state once you dealt enough damage. During this time, the boss cannot be damaged, so focus on the ones still alive.

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