Ares
The Olympian god of war, offering Boons that emphasize aggression and direct combat.
Ares is an Olympian god who grants Boons to Zagreus during his escape attempts from the Underworld. He is voiced by Cyrus Nemati. Ares provides Boons that offer damage-over-time effects and other combat-oriented enhancements, reflecting his domain as the god of war.
- Role
- Olympian Deity
- Domain
- Warfare and Combat
- Affiliation
- Mount Olympus
- Status
- Active
- Boon Type
- War
Lore & Background
Ares is one of the Olympians who supports Zagreus by granting him Boons during his quest to escape the Underworld. His Boons are themed around warfare, providing effects such as damage-over-time and other offensive boosts. Ares is voiced by Cyrus Nemati. He is among the gods who appear in the game, including Zeus, Poseidon, Aphrodite, Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Dionysus, and Hermes. The source does not provide additional details about his personality, backstory, or relationship with Zagreus beyond his role as a Boon-granting Olympian.
In Their Own Story
Ares appears as one of the Olympians who can bestow Boons upon Zagreus during his runs through the Underworld. The source does not describe any specific narrative events, dialogue, or character development involving Ares beyond his inclusion in the list of Olympians who aid Zagreus. His Boons are themed around war and combat, offering effects like lightning damage (though lightning is specifically associated with Zeus in the source) or push-back waves (associated with Poseidon). The source does not specify the exact effects of Ares' Boons.
Reader's Guide
To receive Boons from Ares, the player must encounter him during a run through the Underworld. His Boons provide offensive enhancements, such as damage-over-time effects, that help Zagreus defeat enemies. The source does not detail specific Boon names, mechanics, or strategies for using Ares' gifts. Players can select from a choice of three Boons when an Olympian appears. Ares is one of several Olympians who can appear, including Zeus, Poseidon, Aphrodite, Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Dionysus, and Hermes. The source does not mention any requirements or conditions for unlocking Ares or his Boons.
Did You Know?
- Ares is voiced by Cyrus Nemati, who also voices Dionysus in the game.
- Ares is one of nine Olympians who can grant Boons to Zagreus during escape attempts.
- The source lists Ares among the Olympians including Zeus, Poseidon, Aphrodite, Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Dionysus, and Hermes.
- Ares' Boons are themed around war and combat, offering offensive enhancements like damage-over-time effects.
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