Darkness doesn't seem to be your old friend in Hades 2. Instead, it seems like it purposefully stays away from you and your inventory.

Hades 2 is all about working your way through endlessly, hoping to become good enough to finally face the big bad boss and avenge your family. It’s a huge task, but you have the entire Greek pantheon on your side. Don’t get too excited though, because they’re all willing to lend you a hand with conditions. Take Thanato’s Weapon Aspect for example. You can drool over it all you want, but you won’t get it unless you cozy up to Darkness himself. In this guide, I’ll show you where to find Darkness in Hades 2.

To get Darkness in Hades 2, you sacrifice a bit of your health to enter Chaos' Gates in your runs. Inside you'll find purple gems known as Darkness for all of your recipes.

Below is a step-by-step explanation of how to achieve this: