Infernal Beast (Cerberus) in Hades 2: How to Defeat Him, Tips and Tricks

The Infernal Beast in Hades 2 is the third boss in the adventure. It is actually Cerberus, the guardian hound whom we already met in the first game. This time, he has been driven mad with grief and will stand in your way at the end of the Fields of Mourning.

In this section of our guide, we will share the essential tips and tricks you need to defeat the Infernal Beast easily, as well as explain his main attacks and weaknesses so the battle does not give you too much trouble. Take note!

How to defeat the Infernal Beast

The Infernal Beast is an enormous boss whose attacks cover a huge area. Fortunately, most of them can be anticipated, and Cerberus will spend much of the battle rooted to the same spot. Even so, be prepared to move around constantly, attack from a distance whenever possible and dodge some extremely powerful moves.

Below, we take you through his main attacks:

• Cerberus mainly attacks with his two enormous paws, slamming them into the ground. Whenever he raises one, get ready to dodge.
• Sometimes, he will keep his right paw raised for longer before unleashing a barrage of flames in front of him.
• He can also spit three fireballs from his mouth that move slowly before exploding.
• He can take a deep breath and use the resulting airflow to pull you toward him.

• Large red circles will appear on the ground around Cerberus. Copies of the beast will erupt from them and damage you if you are standing inside.
• Throughout the battle, Cerberus can summon additional enemies. Take them out as quickly as possible so they do not get in your way.
• Around halfway through the battle, clouds of miasma will also appear across the arena. It is best to stay away from them.
• After losing half of his health, Cerberus will burrow underground, and several armored enemies will appear for you to defeat.
• When Cerberus returns, he will summon even more circles across the ground, and his attacks will deal greater damage.

• Be careful toward the end of the battle, as he can also charge forward while slamming his paws into the ground. At this point, he will no longer remain rooted to one spot.
• Finally, he can also breathe a long stream of fire from his mouth while slowly turning around.

Although Cerberus may look intimidating, he actually has several obvious weaknesses you can exploit. First of all, he is a fairly slow boss. Despite the large number of circular danger zones he can summon around himself, he will spend most of the battle attacking directly in front of him, leaving his back exposed. This means you should always try to stay behind him whenever possible. If he turns around, move with him.

Alternatively, you can keep your distance and remain somewhere safe while attacking Cerberus from afar. His melee attacks are easy to avoid this way, allowing you to stay out of danger, although the battle will probably take longer.

Overall, Cerberus is not a particularly difficult boss, despite the enormous area covered by his many attacks. Learn his attack patterns, stay behind him, keep moving and never let your guard down, as the battle becomes more intense as his health gets lower. For the most part, however, you simply need to dodge his attacks and strike him from behind or attack him from a distance.

Reward for defeating the Infernal Beast

Each time you defeat the Infernal Beast, you will receive one Tear as a reward. This reactive resource is primarily used in Incantations related to spirit and sorrow.