House Soot, also known simply as Soot, is one of the Reagents that can leave you with the most questions in Hades 2. It is required to perform the Cauldron Incantation "End to Dumbest Slumber", which is needed to fully awaken Hypnos from his slumber. However, its inventory description offers very few clues about exactly how to obtain it... In this section of our guide, we will explain how to unlock it so that you know exactly what to do.
There is only one way to obtain House Soot in Hades 2. Before anything else, there is one essential requirement: you must have completed the game's main story. In other words, you must have unlocked the true ending by permanently defeating both Chronos and Typhon.
If you are still unsure how to accomplish both objectives, check the linked guide for more details. The important thing is that you must have seen the game's credits before you can obtain House Soot, as it is a resource tied to the post-game portion of Hades 2.
Once the story is over, what could be considered the game's epilogue will begin. From this point onward, you can continue playing as normal. To obtain House Soot, follow these steps:
When you find Hades' chamber, enter it to discover a surprise waiting inside... Now that you have completed the game, Persephone will also be there alongside Hades. Speak to them both for the first time and, once the conversation is over, you will automatically receive House Soot as a reward. This is the only way to obtain it, and there is only one available in the entire game.
Finally, remember that from this point onward, you can also offer Nectar to Hades and Persephone to deepen your bond with them. The first time you do so, you will receive the "Jeweled Pom" Keepsake as a gift.
