Fortnite Hades: How to beat him & how to get the skin
Say hey to des tips on how to beat the Greek god.
Gods and goddesses are now assuming their thrones across the island of Fortnite, with Greek mythology the latest theme to take over the battle royale phenomenon.
After the likes of Valeria, Peter Griffin and such from The Society all appeared in thrilling boss battles across the map, the group of wealthy elites were toppled by the gods.
Everyone from the King of the Sea, Poseidon, to the Mount Olympus ruler, Zeus, have descended into the game. And that means preparation is more vital than ever.
For this particular guide, we're focusing on the King of the Underworld, Hades. Not only is it useful to know the exact location of where the god of the dead is found, but how to defeat him in battle once the challenge begins.
To make things easier, we've broken down everything you need to know about Hades in Fortnite – including how to beat him and how to get the Legendary skin.
Where is the Hades boss battle in Fortnite?
The Hades boss battle takes place in The Underworld point of interest located in the northwest corner of the map.
Head in that direction upon leaving the Battle Bus when you reach The Underworld, enter the main hall, and in the centre of the room is a statue of Hades sitting atop an altar.
By interacting with the statue, your character will throw the statue on the floor - which, in turn, will summon Hades and begin the boss battle.
How to beat Hades in Fortnite
The Hades boss battle is made up of several phases. The first phase sees Hades spawn on his floating throne before unleashing waves of minions your way. Hades cannot be attacked during this period, due to protection from a dark magic barrier. Once all the minions are defeated, the Underworld god will leave his throne and start attacking.
The best tactic is to shoot at Hades immediately after he descends from his throne. Hades has a special attack that does heavy damage, so try to take him out before he utilises the move. It's not too difficult, but we recommend hanging back a little and using a sniper to whittle away his health.
After defeating Hades, a Mythic Harbinger SMG is unlocked.
Check out this handy video below for gameplay on how to beat Hades:
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How to get the Hades skin in Fortnite
The Hades Legendary skin is available to unlock as part of the Myths & Mortals Battle Pass for Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2.
Similar to the other gods, Hades is a Legendary outfit. To get the skin, progress through the Battle Pass until Page 13 (Level 86) and then purchase the Hades outfit for nine Battle Stars.
How to get the Hades Dark Transformation emote in Fortnite
A Dark Transformation emote is then found further up the Battle Pass for Hades. It can be unlocked on Page 14 (level 94) of the Battle Pass for nine Battle Stars.
How to get the Leathean Hades skin in Fortnite
Lethean Hades, a purple variant of the standard skin, is located on Page 4 of the Bonus Rewards for 25 Battle Stars. Simply unlock all of the rewards by completing the requirements and the Legendary outfit is yours.
With the latest season due to end on 24th May 2024, that's likely how long the Hades skin will be up for grabs before being vaulted by Epic.
It may return at some point, although that doesn't always happen. If you want the outfit, it's best to jump in before Chapter 5 Season 2 ends.
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