As Zagreus, Son of Hades, battles his way through his father’s realm, he canunlock hidden aspectsfor his Infernal Arms. For the Twin Fists of Malphon, the fastest weapon inHades, this is the Aspect of Gilgamesh, an ancient Sumerian god-king. It turns these boxing gloves into deadly claws, ready to do even higher DPS than Malphon deals under normal circumstances.
The Aspect of Gilgameshgrants the Claws of Enkidu moveset. Zag’s attacks do heavier damage, and with his Dash-Upper, he can inflict the status Maim on his foes. It provides an interesting change of playstyle, so here’s howHadesplayers can use it to its greatest potential.
Updated July 01, 2025, by Demaris Oxman:Nearly two years after its release,Hadescontinues to captivate players with its engaging story, fascinating characters, and ever-changing gameplay. Players have a vast array of options to make each attempt at escaping the underworld feel unique, and among these are the different weapon aspects. The most drastic changes come from the hidden aspects, which draw from the power of heroes outside Greek mythology, and completely change the way the weapon is used. Considering how different playing with the Aspect of Gilgamesh can be when compared to the other aspects of Malphon, this guide has been updated to giveHadesplayers more clarity on how to use these gloves to their greatest potential.
The Claws Of Enkidu Moveset
Afterunlocking the Aspect of Gilgamesh, players should take a moment to familiarize themselves with the new moveset. Practice on Skelly — it’s what he’s there for, after all.
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Best Keepsake
The Aspect of Gilgamesh doesn’t have any particular drawbacks that any of Zagreus' keepsakes can negate. Thus,the best general keepsakesusually make good choices when wielding the Claws of Enkidu. These include:
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Additionally, as mentioned below, certain Olympians' boons work particularly well with Gilgamesh. Taking alongPoseidon’sConch Shell or Aphrodite’s Eternal Roseensures that players will receive a useful boon, and gives them a higher chance at better rarity.
Best Boons
The biggest risk in using the Aspect of Gilgamesh is the increased damage that foes deal when maimed. To help protect Zagreus,the best boons players can pickare those that decrease the damage he takes, or put distance between him and his foes.
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As mentioned above, the Aspect of Gilgamesh’s upgraded moveset also grants Zagreustwo extra Dashesthat he can use in quick succession. As such,certain Dash boonssynergize beautifully with this aspect:
Best Daedalus Hammer Upgrades
Like all other hidden aspects, the Aspect of Gilgamesh has an exclusiveDaedalus Hammer upgrade. For Malphon, it comes in the form ofRending Claws.This upgrade further increases the damage that Maimed foes take, as well as reducing their speed by 30%.
The following non-exclusive upgrades are also highly compatible with the Aspect of Gilgamesh:
