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 Keepsakes. Instead, upgrading Keepsakes depends entirely on your ability to win encounters while they are equipped.

### How to Upgrade Keepsakes

To upgrade a Keepsake, simply complete encounters with it equipped. It’s important to note that you don’t need to finish a full run—clearing just a single room counts as one completed encounter toward the Keepsake’s upgrade progress.

After clearing a room with the Keepsake equipped, that encounter will be marked toward its next upgrade level. You can track the current level and the number of encounters required for the next upgrade by checking the cabinet near Skelly before heading out into Erebus.

### Encounter Requirements and Upgrade Progress

The number of encounters needed to upgrade a Keepsake increases with each level. The progression goes as follows:

– 25 encounters for the first upgrade
– 50 encounters for the second upgrade
– And the requirement continues to rise for subsequent upgrades

After completing an attempt, you can check the cabinet again to see how many more encounter clears you need to reach the next upgrade level.

### Immediate Upgrade Benefits

The great news is that upgrades take effect immediately—even if you are in the middle of a run. For example, if your Silver Wheel Keepsake upgrades to 2-star during a run, you will see the upgraded status reflected instantly in the bottom-left of the HUD.

By consistently using and upgrading your Keepsakes, you can significantly enhance your abilities and strategies throughout your playtime in *Hades 2*.
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