Darkness

Darkness is one of several Artifact currencies that can be found within the Underworld. It is primarily used to improve Zagreus' power at the Mirror of Night.

Obtaining Darkness

 * Darkness can be received as a room clear reward, as a reward for opening Infernal Troves, from the Fated List of Minor Prophecies, or in special deals with the Wretched Broker.


 * When Heat is too low for Bounties, every boss defeated will drop a large amount of Darkness instead. The Furies drop 40 ; the Lernean Bone Hydra drops 60 ; the Elysian Heroes (Theseus and Asterius) drop 120 ; the Final Boss drops 250.


 * The Well of Charon sometimes sells the Tinge of Erebus.png Tinge of Erebus (grants 12-26).


 * Selecting a weapon with the Dark Thirst or Darker Thirst buff will increase the amount of Darkness gained in a run by.


 * Poseidon's boon Ocean's Bounty increases the amount of Darkness gained from all sources by.


 * Poseidon's boon Sunken Treasure drops 50-220.


 * Darkness can be obtained by turning in River Denizens caught in Chaos' Biome to the Head Chef in the lounge (see Fishing).


 * With the Pitch-Black Darkness upgrade from the House Contractor, Darkness will also give when collected from a room reward.


 * Companion Shady drops 10 with each summon.

Using Darkness
Darkness is used for:
 * Permanent talent upgrades at the Mirror of Night (35,365 for all red and green talents)
 * Limited Time Offers with the Wretched Broker
 * Nyx's favor (3,142 )
 * Upgrading Zagreus' rank at the Resource Director (325,000 for all ranks)
 * The Infinite Theme from the House Contractor (25,000 )