In the intricate world of Hell Is Us, the strategic advancement of weapons becomes paramount when facing formidable adversaries. The ability to bolster combat tools with relics or specialize them in one of the four distinct spheres — grief, rage, terror, or ecstasy — can significantly alter the balance of power. These upgrades not only enhance your offensive capabilities but also fortify your defense against increasingly challenging bosses.
Unlocking Weapon Upgrades
The journey to elevating your arsenal begins as you progress through the narrative until you encounter Victor Gaz, pivotal to achieving weapon mastery. Found ensconced in a side room within the Acasa Marshes, Victor's location is a tactical focal point east of the Abbey. Freeing him from his confines and engaging in dialogue reveals access to Vitalis’s house. Following a thorough exploration and subsequent encounters, Victor takes sanctuary in the Blacksmith's building opposite Vitalis's residence.
It is here that Victor offers his expertise in weapon augmentation. By employing spheres to bestow elemental characteristics and incorporating glyphs for additional skill enhancements, weapons can be ascended to their zenith at Level 5, while defensive gear tops at Level 4.
Gathering Resources and Enhancements
The process of weapon enhancement is sustained through the acquisition of shards, fragments collected from vanquished foes, pivotal for weapon upgrades. As a resourceful craftsman, Victor extends his skills to crafting consumables and embedding glyphs for further reinforcement of upgraded weapons.
Enhancing Victor's Expertise
Victor's proficiency extends beyond mere upgrades; further enhancement of his capabilities is achievable through the retrieval of forgebooks dispersed throughout the realm of Hadea. These collections, four in total, unlock superior consumable options and sophisticated weapon upgrade possibilities upon study.
- Forgebook 1: Secure it in Vitalis’s car within the Acasa Marshes.
- Forgebook 2: Located in the Lymbic Forge post-victory at the boss battle, accessed by engaging the lever hidden behind a grave.
- Forgebook 3: Uncover it during the Keystone of Terror quest; navigate through the footpath on the right post-boss fight and close the timeloop to claim it.
- Forgebook 4: Obtainable from the scientist’s remains following the conclusion of the Protocols in Auriga, just preceding the Keystone of Rage.
Strategic combat in Hell Is Us mandates a meticulous approach to weapon improvement, maximizing both offensive and defensive capabilities by harnessing resources and knowledge dispersed across the game world. Understanding Victor's role and the pivotal acquisition of sphere and glyph enhancements can greatly impact your trajectory in overcoming the adversities of Hadea.
