Voice and vanity in Hades 2

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Hades 2 is full of interesting and complex characters with their own problems and goals to sort out. Much like Orpheus and Eurydice in the first game, Narcissus and Echo require your help to settle the score between them. It turns out that Nemesis didn't quite get it right the first time.

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In a long back and forth, you must unravel the mystery of their conflict over many nights. But of course, nothing is ever simple (especially when Narcissus is involved). When Narcissus' pool clouds over, you have the opportunity to finally set things straight.

How to find narcissus and echo

Narcissus meets Melinoe for the first time and tells her to scram in Hades 2.

Both NPCs have their own independent rooms along your run to Tarturus. Assuming you make it to the third boss, you should encounter both in almost every run on the way to Chronos.

  • Narcissus is found in Oceanusthe other realm.

  • Echo can be found in Mourning fieldthe Third Reich.

Once found, you can talk to each one about their own unique blessings. But to start moving forward with his quest, we recommend giving each one at least one nectar.

How to complete Narcissus And Echo's Quest: Voice And Vanity

Echo meets Melinoe for the first time in Hades 2.

Narcissus and Echo's quest should progress naturally through dialogue as you meet both individuals. Usually the mission structure depends on first talking to Narcissus and then getting Echo's answer. You pass that answer on to your next encounter with Narcissus.

As a result, this could mean that if you die before finding Echo on the run, their mission will be put on hold until the next time you can talk to her. Narcissus won't say anything about their relationship until you have the chance to talk to Echo.

Melinoe enters Narcissus' dust chamber while he's fumbling over himself in Hades 2.

Eventually, the pond in front of Narcissus will begin to cloud. He will be extremely upset, but there is nothing you can do right away. Echo has nothing useful to say right now, so keep talking to Narcissus until:

  1. Melinoe offers to clean the pond.

  2. Narcissus agrees to talk to Echo.

How to clean Narcissus pond

Melinoe prepares to cast the spell to cleanse Narcissus' pool in Hades 2.

Narcissus and Echo must meet twice before the mission can proceed. After the pair were found together in the Mourning Fields twice, talk to Narcissus in Oceanus.

He will accuse Melinoe of lying, and the spell for cleaning his pond will become available in the Cauldron after returning to Crossroads at this time.

It may be necessary to talk to Echo at this point as well to make sure she is happy. This is uncertain as both conditions were cleared for us in the same run. At this point, though, it's likely you should be able to do both in the same run.

Narcissus thanks Melinoe for cleaning his pool in Hades 2.

Returning to the intersection you can cast the spell:

Purification of crystal clarity

x3 Cattails

x3 tears

x3 Mandrake

After this costly spell is cast, the pond in front of Narcissus should be clear during your next visit.

If you can't remember where to get the ingredients, you can find Cattail seeds in Oceanus, Tears from beseating Cerberus, and Mandrake seeds in Rift of Thessaly on the surface.

How to complete Narcissus And Echo's Quest

Echo asks to speak with Melinoe so she can thank her in Hades 2.

With Narcissus' pond ready, return to Narcissus and talk to him. After finishing the dialogue with him, your prophecy will be complete and his personal prophecy, “Denier of Suitors”, will be unlocked. However, let's not leave things here yet.

Melinoe prepares to receive the reward for the Voice and Vanity quest in Hades 2.

Continue to Echo to convey Narcissus' last wish. While this is not necessary to complete the quest, it is required to unlock (and likely complete at this point) Echo's personal prophecy: “Voice of Truth.”

What are the rewards?

For your efforts, you get 10 nectar and the knowledge that you have done your good deed for the night.

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