

Underneath that, he wears a long, red chiton, cinched at the waist by a belt decorated with poppies and a “sleeping” skull. Unlike other members of the House, his clothing is a bit more casual, as he adorns a large, plush, red quilt as a cloak.Ī gold mantle, similar to his brother’s, sits on his shoulders, though Hypnos wears wings on both shoulders. He looks constantly exhausted, with an often drowsy smile and dreamy look in his eyes.

Hypnos can often be seen with a sleep mask pushed up into an unruly mess of white hair, constantly in a state of bedhead. He is at risk of losing his job in the House without the interference of Zagreus and the encouragement of his family, and once he is able to figure out how to best work, Hypnos thrives in both work and his personal life. He frequently greets Zagreus whenever the Prince returns from his excursions and frequently helps Zagreus with useless advice. As the game continues and you help Hypnos, the two begin to grow warmer toward their family member.Īlthough Hypnos is Sleep Incarnate, his main duty in the House of Hades is as the attendant, keeping track of who enters and who leaves. He has a rough relationship with both of them, though he only expresses love for them.

Hypnos is the son of Nyx and Thanatos‘s younger twin brother. Warning: This Hypnos Hades Guide contains spoilers for Hades. He is, without a doubt, the best character in the entire game. Yet, when Hypnos greets you after leaving the Pool of Styx, I can feel some of that frustration begin to evaporate. Even though dying is one of the main mechanics of the game, it’s so frustrating when the end boss has a sliver of health left, and you still die. However, as I progressed through the game and got to know him, and as I’m replaying it for the millionth time, I’ve discovered he’s actually one of my favorites. When I first played Hades, Hypnos was, admittedly, my least favorite character. Regardless, that advice gives morbid humor to the game that would be sorely missed were it not there. He only wants what’s best for his family and for Zagreus, Prince of the Underworld, even if his advice can be more aggravating than helpful at times. He is possibly the sweetest, most harmless character in the entirety of Hades. Hypnos is one of the many characters in the roguelike action RPG Hades, created by Supergiant Games, based on, and inspired by, various greek myths.
