Mining Hades 2 Iron works exactly like Silver and Bronze, but it's very difficult to gather in large quantities while on the Surface. That's all because of the way the region is structured, with Melinoe usually having to complete two or more Hades 2 encounters aboard a single undead warship, which might not have any Iron outcroppings. And the annoying thing is you can't exactly skip collecting it. Iron is essential for unlocking a couple of Hades 2 Aspects and casting some incantations, so here's where you can gather Iron and some tips for getting the most out of each Surface run.
Where to find Iron in Hades 2
You'll find Hades 2 Iron outcroppings in the Rift of Thessaly region on the Surface in the form of piles of cannonballs. Hit any you find three times with the Crescent Pick to get three pieces of Iron. Sounds simple, right?
The problem is that, based on my experience playing, Iron (and other resources exclusive to the Rift of Thessaly like Hades 2 Mandrake seeds and Driftwood) is quite rare, sometimes seeming harder to gather than Hades 2 Adamant. While it can spawn in any location in the region (not just warships) the fact that you'll often complete multiple encounters on the same warship means your chances of even finding Iron outcroppings by the time you reach Eris in Hades 2 can be very limited.
If you have a dire need for Iron, make sure you bring along Raki as your Hades 2 Familiar, assuming you have him unlocked – the white raven increases the odds of outcroppings appearing, which will also help you get Hades 2 Bronze in Ephyra. Otherwise, you can only hope that you get lucky and travel through as many locations as possible while in Thessaly.
If you're not even sure how to get to the Surface in Hades 2 yet, I've got you covered here.
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