Polyphemus’ eyes may have been gouged out by Odysseus, but he’s no ordinary Cyclops boss in Hades 2, serving as the Guardian of the City of Ephyra.
With tremendous physical strength capable of defeating Melinoe in no time, he’s blind with rage—both literally and figuratively—and his heightened senses of smell and hearing make him a formidable opponent.
From devastating shockwave attacks to relentless long-range strikes, here’s how to beat Polyphemus in Hades 2.
What Are Polyphemus’ Attacks in Hades 2?
Polyphemus is the first boss you’ll face on the surface, and he attacks in a random order. These are the moves you can expect from him
- Polyphemus will leap into the air and creates a large red, ring-shaped shockwave that spreads across the battlefield upon landing.
- Stomps on the ground to unleash multiple smaller shockwaves at once.
- Occasionally leaps into the air and hurls a boulder at Melinoe.
- Midway through the battle, Polyphemus summons minions you must defeat while dodging his attacks.
- He'll call in sheep mid-fight, which he consumes to regain health, or if you're fast enough, damage. White ones help him replenish his health, while the black and green sheep damage him when he eats them.
- Polyphemus performs a powerful kick that generates a wave of energy.
- In the later phase, Polyphemus creates several rings of exploding energy that cover a large portion of the battlefield.
How to Avoid Polyphemus’ Attacks?
Polyphemus will keep you on your toes, but Hades 2 offers incredible mobility to help you dodge them.
The key is to familiarize yourself with his attacks so you’ll know how to avoid them and strike back effectively.
- Dash: When Polyphemus jumps and releases shockwaves, dash through the ring and strike him from behind while he’s still vulnerable.
- Interrupt him: When Polyphemus eats his sheep minions, use the opportunity to unleash several attacks and interrupt him. This is the best time to deal heavy damage since he can’t retaliate.
- Kill the sheep: Minions vary in difficulty, but focus on taking down the white sheep closest to Polyphemus to stop him from healing. Also, avoid the black and golden sheep with casts as they can also cause you damage.
- Stay mobile: To avoid his boulder throws, melee strikes, and minion swarms, keep moving at all times. Use crowd-control abilities or ranged attacks to manage the waves of enemies. Always keep Polyphemus in sight so you don’t get caught off guard by his punch or surprise shockwaves.
Polyphemus Vow of Rivals Tips
The Vows of Rivals is a challenge that modifies boss fights in Hades 2. These battles are significantly harder, featuring new movesets, arenas, and enemies.
This time, Polyphemus won’t be the only boss you face here—he’s accompanied by Medea, the dark witch who poisons the battlefield. Her poison creates hazardous zones that slow your movement and inflict damage over time.
Here’s the best strategy to fight Polyphemus and Medea in Vow of Rivals:
- Always keep Medea in mind: If you try to hyper focus on Polyphemus, Medea's poison will eat you alive. Always be mindful of where she is and react accordingly. Playing safe when the rain of toxic projectiles comes your way is the best path to success
- Maintain mobility: The poisonous zones hinder your movement, making it harder to dodge Polyphemus’ shockwave attacks. Stay alert, keep moving, and anticipate attacks early to survive.
- Watch out for hazard: With Medea in the fight, you’ll now have to dodge more than just shockwaves and minions—look out for fire and poison zones as well.
- Boost health and Death Defiances: Since the battle is tougher, increase your health (HP) and stock up on Death Defiances (revives) to endure the fight longer if you don't feel comfortable to tackle it head on.
Polyphemus Boss Fight Rewards
After defeating Polyphemus, you’ll be rewarded with Wool, a crafting material used for incantations, progression, and upgrades.
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