Keepsakes are one of the many ways to improve your build in *Hades 2*, and all of them can be upgraded to become even more powerful. Unlike other upgrades, you won’t be using materials to enhance Keepsakes. Instead, upgrading Keepsakes depends entirely on your ability to win encounters while they are equipped.
### How to Upgrade Keepsakes
To upgrade a Keepsake, simply complete encounters with it equipped. Note that you don’t have to complete a full run—clearing just one room (encounter) counts as progress toward the next upgrade level for that Keepsake.
Each time you clear a room with the Keepsake equipped, it will earn a mark toward upgrading. You can keep track of your current upgrade level and the requirements in the cabinet near Skelly before you head out into Erebus.
### Upgrade Requirements
The number of encounters you need to clear to upgrade a Keepsake increases with each level:
– **First upgrade:** 25 encounters
– **Second upgrade:** 50 encounters
– **Third upgrade:** 75 encounters
…and so on.
After finishing an attempt, check the cabinet again to see how many more encounters you need to clear to reach the next upgrade.
### Immediate Effect
The great news is that Keepsake upgrades take effect immediately, even if you are already mid-run. For example, if your Silver Wheel keepsake upgrades to 2-star during a run, you will see that change reflected instantly in the bottom-left corner of the HUD.
By consistently equipping and using your Keepsakes in encounters, you’ll gradually strengthen them and enhance your overall build, giving you a better chance at conquering *Hades 2*.
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