Hades 2is full of interesting and complex characters with their own problems and objectives to sort. Much like Orpheus and Eurydice in the first game, Narcissus and Echo require your aid in settling the score between them. Turns out, Nemesis didn’t quite get everything right the first time.

In a lengthy back-and-forth, you’ll have to unravel the mystery of their conflict over the course of many nights. But of course, nothing is ever completely simple (especially when Narcissus is involved). When Narcissus’s pool clouds over, you’ll have the opportunity to finally put things to straights.

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

How To Find Narcissus And Echo

Both NPC’s have their own independent roomsalong your run to Tarturus. Provided you make it to the third boss, you should encounter both in almost every run on the way to Chronos.

Once found,you can speak with eachabout their own unique boons. However, to begin progressing their quest,we recommend giving each at least one Nectar.

Echo Meets Melinoe for the first time in Hades 2.

How To Complete Narcissus And Echo’s Quest: Voice And Vanity

Narcissus and Echo’s quest should proceed naturally through dialogue as you encounter both individuals. Typically, the quest structuredepends on speaking to Narcissus first and then receiving Echo’s reply. You relay that reply on your next encounter with Narcissus.

As a result, this can mean that if you die before you find Echo on a run, their quest will be put on hold until the next time you can speak with her. Narcissus won’t say anything about their relationship until you have the chance to speak with Echo.

Melinoe enters Narcissus’s pond chamber while he fawns over himself in Hades 2.

Eventually,the pond in front of Narcissus will begin to cloud over.He’ll be extremely upset, but there’s nothing you can do immediately. Echo has nothing helpful to say at this point, socontinue speaking with Narcissus until:

How To Clean Narcissus’s Pond

Narcissus and Echo must meet twicebefore the quest can progress any further. After the couple is found together in the Mourning Fields two times,speak with Narcissusin Oceanus.

He’ll accuse Melinoe of lying, andthe incantation for cleaning his pond will become availablein the cauldron after returning to the Crossroads at this point.

Melinoe prepares to cast the incantation to clear Narcissus’s pool in Hades 2.

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

x3 Cattails

Narcissus thanks Melinoe for clearing his pool in Hades 2.

x3 Tears

x3 Mandrake

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

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

If you don’t remember where to get the ingredients, you’re able to find Cattail seeds in Oceanus, Tears from defeating Cerberus, and Mandrake seeds in the Rift of Thessaly on the surface.

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

How To Finish Narcissus And Echo’s Quest

With Narcissus’s pond clear,return to Narcissusand speak to him. After completing dialogue with him, your prophecy will be complete and his personal prophecy, “Denier of Suitors,” will be unlocked. However,let’s not leave things herequite yet.

Continue to Echoto relay Narcissus’s final wish. While this isn’t necessary for completing the quest, it is required for unlocking (and likely completing at this point) Echo’s personal prophecy: “Voice of Truth.”

What Are The Rewards?

For your efforts,you’ll receive 10 Nectarand the knowledge that you’ve done your good deed for the night.