Item from Hades by Supergiant Games
Zagreus's starting weapon — Stygius, the Blade of the Underworld, once wielded by Poseidon against the Titans and still among the finest weapons that exist.
The Stygian Blade is the weapon Zagreus starts with, which means it's the weapon most players spend the most time with. It rewards timing and positioning — a three-swing combo with varied attacks, a Nova Smash special that requires a brief stationary commitment. The blade has developed some form of consciousness from its history with Titan Blood. It reacts when Titan Blood is collected nearby. Whether this makes it a partner or a tool is undecided. Unlocking its Aspects reveals the weapon's full range: the baseline Zagreus Aspect favors speed, Nemesis leans into critical timing, Poseidon integrates with Cast play, and Arthur transforms the entire moveset into something from an entirely different mythology.
A longsword that balances breadth and sharpness. It has a dark, austere elegance — a weapon made for the Underworld that looks like it. Its various Aspects carry different engraved symbols representing the six original Olympians. The Aspect of Arthur transforms it into something legendary and holy.
Also known as: Stygius, The Blade of the Underworld