God Of War 3 Walkthrough Hades Boss Battle

Alright, listen up, future god-slayers! We're about to tackle one of the most iconic showdowns in God of War 3: the battle against Hades himself. Trust me, it's gonna be epic.

Imagine wrestling a grumpy octopus made of souls. That's pretty much what we're dealing with here, but way more intense and with significantly more yelling.

Round 1: Hades Unleashed

First off, Hades is going to start throwing those soul-grabbing claws at you. Think of them as spectral bungee cords that REALLY want to ruin your day.

Dodge these like your life depends on it, because, well, it does. A good roll is your best friend.

After a few claw attacks, Hades will come down to party. This is your chance to unleash fury.

Get in there and start whacking him with whatever you've got. I personally recommend the Blades of Exile because they're all sorts of satisfying.

Don't get greedy! A few hits, then get ready to dodge again. Hades doesn't play fair.

Round 2: The Soul Tornado

Oh boy, here we go. Get ready for the soul tornado!

Hades will now start summoning a whirlwind of lost souls. It’s basically a spiritual dust devil of doom.

This is where your grappling skills come in handy. See those glowing green souls scattered around? Grab 'em!

You can use the grapple move to pull yourself towards them and avoid getting sucked into the soul tornado. It's like being Spider-Man, but with more rage.

While you are doing that, Hades will be throwing more claws.

Rinse and repeat. Grapple, dodge, and get in a few hits when you can.

Round 3: Underworld Mayhem

Okay, things are about to get even crazier. Hades will now start summoning Underworld minions.

These little guys are mostly annoying, but they can definitely overwhelm you if you're not careful.

Use area-of-effect attacks to clear them out quickly. Think big, sweeping moves that send them flying back to whatever dark corner they crawled out of.

Keep dodging those claws, grappling those souls, and wailing on Hades when he gives you an opening. You're doing great!

The Final Showdown

As Hades' health gets low, a prompt will appear for a brutal quick-time event. This is where things get...personal.

Follow the button prompts precisely. Don't fumble now, or you'll have to do this whole thing again. The satisfaction of nailing this part is unmatched!

Prepare yourself for some very graphic and visceral animations. Remember, this is God of War. It's not exactly sunshine and rainbows.

You are doing it! Keep pressing and dodging!

Once you've completed the quick-time event, Hades will be defeated! Congratulations, you've just conquered the God of the Underworld!

Seriously, give yourself a pat on the back. This fight is no joke, and you just crushed it!