Quick Answer
If a Hades II run keeps dying at the same wall, reset Arcana around survival first, then damage consistency, then resource greed. A strong board should help you reach the wall with enough health, Magick, and control to learn the pattern.
Reset Order
| Priority | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Survival floor | Death protection, healing value, damage reduction | Lets you see more phases before judging the build |
| Magick plan | Recovery, cast usage, omega attack frequency | Prevents dead turns during long fights |
| Damage consistency | Reliable attack/special/cast lane | Beats random boon chasing |
| Room control | Slow, cast placement, crowd management | Reduces chip damage before bosses |
| Resource greed | Extra rewards, economy, farming comfort | Add only after the run is stable |
Three-Run Test
- Run the safer board for three attempts before changing again.
- Write down where health is lost: rooms, elite fights, or the boss.
- If rooms are the problem, add control and healing.
- If the boss is the problem, keep survival and adjust one damage lane.
- If the run reaches the wall healthy, the Arcana board is no longer the main blocker.
FAQ
Should I copy a high-damage Arcana board?
Only after you can reach the target fight cleanly. High damage that arrives with no health left is not a real build.
When should I add farming or reward cards?
Add them after the route is stable. If a reward card makes the wall harder to practice, it is a later-run card.
Where should I go next?
Use Arcana and Incantations for the broader system path, then check Boons and Build Paths if the board is stable but damage still feels scattered.
