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Hades II – How to Get ‘Silk and Spitefulness’ Achievement

Hades II – How to Get ‘Silk and Spitefulness’ Achievement

Published October 13, 2025 · Updated October 13, 2025

Struggling with the super long and confusing “Silk and Spitefulness” achievement in Hades II? Bet. This one is a total marathon of conversations that can take ages if you don’t know the exact triggers. This detailed, spoiler-heavy guide breaks down the entire hidden questline, with specific dialogue triggers and requirements, so you can finally help Arachne and get that 100%.

Before You Begin: Key Requirements

This isn’t a quest you can just stumble into. It has some serious prerequisites and the dialogue can be a bit RNG. Keep these pro-tips in mind.

  • Finish the Main Story First: This questline is designed for the post-game. You should at least see the first credits roll before expecting these dialogues to trigger.
  • Level Up Your Friendships: You’ll need a high friendship level with all three key characters. Aim for at least Friendship Level 3 with Arachne, Friendship Level 3 with Hecate, and Friendship Level 5 with Athena.
  • Be Patient with Dialogue: The game has a priority system for conversations. If you have another quest active (like the Vow of Rivals) or something major just happened, the game might prioritize that dialogue first. If you don’t get the conversation you need, just finish your run and try again.

Step-by-Step ‘Silk and Spitefulness’ Quest Guide

Follow these steps in order. If a dialogue doesn’t trigger, double-check the requirements and keep trying.

1. Encounter Arachne in an Underworld Run

  • Dialogue ID: ArachneAboutPride01
  • First Line: “Should I have held back? When I was challenged by the gods themselves? To decide who was the greatest weaver of all. I was just a mortal girl. Can you imagine the pressure?”

2. Encounter Arachne in an Underworld Run

  • Dialogue ID: ArachneAboutCurse01
  • Requirements:
    • Must have seen the previous dialogue (ArachneAboutPride01).
    • Requires Friendship Level 3 with Arachne.
    • Requires seeing a prior dialogue about Hecate (ArachneAboutHecate02 or ArachneWithHecateInHub01).
  • First Line: “My friend, I truly hate to ask, but you don’t suppose… knowing your craft, you don’t suppose there might still be some way to turn me back into myself again, do you?”

3. Talk to Hecate at the Crossroads

  • Dialogue ID: HecateAboutArachne01
  • Requirements: Must have seen the previous dialogue (ArachneAboutCurse01).
  • First Line: “Headmistress, there must be something we can do for Arachne. Her curse torments her. What use is our craft if we cannot ease a friend’s suffering?”

4. Encounter Hecate as a Boss in an Underworld Run

  • Dialogue ID: HecateBossAboutArachne01
  • Requirements: Must have seen the previous dialogue (HecateAboutArachne01).
  • First Line: “You are preoccupied with that Arachne’s curse! I know about it, yes. The remedy is no straightforward feat.”

5. Encounter Arachne in an Underworld Run

  • Dialogue ID: ArachneAboutCurse02
  • Requirements: Must have seen dialogues ArachneAboutCurse01 and HecateBossAboutArachne01.
  • First Line: “Arachne, I… I wasn’t entirely forthright with you before, about your curse. Theoretically, there is a way that it can be undone. But it is unlikely to work, and shall be very dangerous.”

6. Talk to Hecate at the Crossroads

  • Dialogue ID: HecateAboutArachne02
  • Requirements: Must have seen the previous boss dialogue (HecateBossAboutArachne01).
  • First Line: “Can you help me discover who created Arachne’s curse, if it wasn’t Athena herself?”

7. Talk to Hecate at the Crossroads

  • Dialogue ID: HecateAboutArachne03
  • Requirements:
    • Requires Friendship Level 3 with Hecate.
    • Must have seen previous dialogues (ArachneAboutCurse02 and HecateAboutArachne01 or HecateAboutArachne02).
  • First Line: “Concerning your companion Arachne and her curse: Against my better judgment… I’ve done some searching, and have knowledge of the one who fashioned the poison.”

8. Encounter Arachne in an Underworld Run

  • Dialogue ID: ArachneAboutCurse03
  • Requirements: Must have seen dialogues HecateAboutArachne03 and ArachneAboutCurse02.
  • First Line: “Regarding your curse, Arachne… Headmistress discovered who created it. So, if you require closure on this aspect of your life… come visit at the Crossroads. But, such knowledge may be a curse all its own, so… choose carefully, please.”

9. Encounter Arachne in an Underworld Run (with Hecate present)

  • Dialogue ID: HecateWithArachne01_FollowUp
  • Requirements: Must have seen a preceding dialogue where Arachne is invited to the Crossroads (ArachneWithHecateInHub02).
  • First Line: “(you see Hecate Disappearing) “Another customer already! You just missed the great big witch…”

10. Encounter Arachne in an Underworld Run

  • Dialogue ID: ArachneAboutCurse04
  • Requirements: Must have seen the previous dialogue (HecateWithArachne01_FollowUp).
  • First Line: “…Are you all right, my friend?”

11. Encounter Arachne in an Underworld Run

  • Dialogue ID: ArachneAboutCurse05
  • Requirements: Must have seen the previous dialogue (ArachneAboutCurse04).
  • First Line: “Arachne, we need to talk about what happened with Headmistress. She didn’t fashion a poison expressly to ruin your life. She didn’t even know you at the time.”

12. Encounter Athena in a Surface Run

  • Dialogue ID: AthenaAboutArachne01
  • Requirements:
    • Requires Friendship Level 2 with Athena.
    • Must have seen Hecate’s boss dialogue (HecateBossAboutArachne01).
    • Must be in a Surface Run (past the City of Ephyra).
  • First Line: “Lady Athena, by your leave… we have a mutual acquaintance I would ask about, because… well… do you recall the weaver Arachne?”

13. Encounter Athena (Any Run)

  • Dialogue ID: AthenaAboutArachne02
  • Requirements:
    • Requires Friendship Level 3 with Athena.
    • Must have seen the previous dialogue (AthenaAboutArachne01).
    • At least 3 runs must have passed since you saw AthenaAboutArachne01.
  • First Line: “The mortal woman called Arachne. Have you any idea what she did? She fancied herself the greatest weaver in the world…”

14. Encounter Athena (Any Run)

  • Dialogue ID: AthenaAboutArachne03
  • Requirements:
    • Requires Friendship Level 5 with Athena.
    • Must have seen dialogues AthenaAboutArachne02 and ArachneAboutCurse05.
  • First Line: “Your thoughts about Arachne are causing you distraction, which in turn is causing me distraction now. I would propose a means by which we could put this matter with her to rest.”

15. Encounter Arachne in an Underworld Run

  • Dialogue ID: ArachneCurseQuest01
  • Requirements: Must have seen dialogues ArachneAboutCurse05 and AthenaAboutArachne03.
  • First Line: “Arachne, now that we know Headmistress Hecate had a hand in your curse, there is some possibility we can persuade Athena to undo it. Or rather, you could.”

— This dialogue should unlock the Minor Prophecy for this quest. —

16. Encounter Arachne in an Underworld Run (Final Step)

  • Dialogue ID: ArachneCurseQuestComplete01
  • Requirements:
    • Must have seen the previous dialogue (ArachneCurseQuest01).
    • You must have the Athena Keepsake (Owl Pendant) equipped.
  • First Line: “I have Athena’s Amulet, Arachne. Would you be willing to confront her now? Just, speak to how you’ve changed, how you wish to have your old self back! Whatever she requires.”

Completing this final step will fulfill the prophecy and unlock the “Silk and Spitefulness” achievement. GG!

By Kyrias

#Hades II