Keepsakes are one of the many ways to improve your build in **Hades 2**, and all of them can be upgraded. Unlike other upgrades, you won’t be using materials to enhance your Keepsakes. Instead, upgrading them depends entirely on your ability to win encounters.
### How to Upgrade Keepsakes
To upgrade a Keepsake, you need to complete encounters with it equipped. Note that you don’t have to finish a full run—clearing just a single room while the Keepsake is equipped counts as one mark toward its next upgrade level.
You can check the current level of each Keepsake and the requirements for the next upgrade in the cabinet near Skelly, located before you head out into Erebus.
### Upgrade Requirements
The number of encounters required to upgrade a Keepsake increases with each level:
– First upgrade: 25 encounters
– Second upgrade: 50 encounters
– And so on, with the required number doubling or increasing accordingly.
After each attempt, return to the cabinet to see how many encounter clears you still need to reach the next upgrade.
### Immediate Upgrade Benefits
The best part is that upgrades take effect immediately—even if you’re mid-run. For example, if your Silver Wheel Keepsake upgrades to 2-star during a run, you’ll see the change reflected in the bottom-left corner of your HUD right away.
By consistently using and upgrading your Keepsakes, you can significantly boost your build and improve your chances of success in Hades 2.
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