Here’s where to get Garlic in Hades 2 and what to use it for

Wondering where to get Garlic in Hades 2?Garlic is one of many Reagents required to perform Incantations inHades 2. Although the game doesn’t explicitly tell you where to get Garlic, as you progress through the story you’ll uncover Incantation recipes that require it.

In particular, you need Garlic to expand your garden and grow more plants. You also need Garlic to unlock theCrossroads Taverna, a place of respite where you can increase your romantic connections with the various NPC inHades 2. Join us as we tell you where and how to get Garlic in the game.

Where to get Garlic in Hades 2

Where to get Garlic in Hades 2

Garlic grows above ground in thecity of Ephyra. You can collect Garlic Cloves from circular, brown dig spots meaning you’ll need to have yourSilver Spadewith you as you explore the city. You can then grow the Garlic Cloves within your Soil Plots at the Crossroads.

These dig spots spawn randomly but are fairly common in and around the city. Here, you can also collectBronzewith your Crescent Pick and various fish if you have also unlocked theRod of Fishing.

To get above ground and past the Warded Gateway, you need to have defeated the second boss, spoken to Hermes and brewed thePermeation of Witching-WardsIncantation. We also recommend brewing theUnraveling A Fateful BondIncantation to give yourself more time above ground before being cursed.

For more information about the Unraveling A Fateful Bond Incantation and the ingredients needed, see our guide to gettingThalamusin Hades 2.

As of writing, the main use for Garlic is to brew the following Incantations:

If you have a surplus of Garlic, you can also sell it to the Wretched Broker for10 Boneseach. You can then trade these Bones for something more useful like Nectar, Bath Salts or Ambrosia.

That rounds off our guide to getting Garlic in Hades 2. For more Hades 2 tips and tricks, see our guides to thebest Boons,best weapons,Arcana Cards, and more.