The Ascendancy Trials in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) are tests that players must finish to ascend to their Ascendancy classes. Learn the different Ascendancy Trials available, what they are, and which Ascendancy Trial should you choose in this guide!

All Ascendancy Trials

1. Trial of the Sekhemas
2. Trial of Chaos
3. Upcoming Trial on Full Release

Trial of the Sekhemas

Upon reaching Act 2, you will come upon the knowledge of the Trial of the Sekhemas, a necessary step for Ascendancy. To participate, you must obtain Balbala's Barya and place it on the Relic Altar.

Trial of The Sekhemas Guide

The Trial of Chaos

Upon exploring the vast treescapes of the Infested Barrens in Act 3, you will come across the Temple of Chaos. Entry to the trial requires you to receive a token after defeating Xyclucian, the Chimera in the Chimeral Wetlands.

The Trial of Chaos Guide

Upcoming Full Release Trial

Upon full release, PoE 2 will be introducing another Ascendancy Trial that will have its own set of mechanics and rewards tied to it. Stay tuned until the full release date for further news!

Full Release Date and What to Expect

Which Trial Should I Choose?

• Recommended: Trial of Sekhemas
• Trial of Chaos for Faster but Harder Runs

Recommended: Sekhemas for a Roguelike Experience

The Trial of Sekhemas offers a roguelike experience where you can gain boons (buffs) and afflictions (debuffs) based on the rooms you choose to proceed through. This trial is significantly longer to clear than the Trial of Chaos, since you go through a series of rooms and challenges per trial. The highest level of Barya can have up to 4 trials.

You can essentially clear a trial with only boons by not avoiding rooms that gives you afflictions. Determine whether the reward in a room is worth the risk of getting an affliction.

Trial of Chaos for Faster but Harder Runs

The Trial of Chaos is faster to clear than the Trial of Sekhemas, but you only gain debuffs, called Tribulations, after clearing rooms. The good thing is that you can choose one of three random Tribulations after each room.

There are only a maximum of 10 rooms to clear by using the highest level of Inscribed Ultimatum, and you'll encounter all three bosses in rooms 4, 7, and 10.

What are Ascendancy Trials?

Entry to Ascendancy Classes

Ascension Trials are currently the only available methods to ascend each class to their respective Ascendancy Classes. Upon ascension, a class will receive drastic changes that ultimately change their playstyle in-game.

Sign over your allegiance to hellish creatures or control time itself, it is your choice after succeeding in the Ascension Trials!

How to Ascend Classes

Wraeclast's Tests of Strength

The culture of Wraeclast is entirely grounded on proving one's character to have the right to ascend to higher planes of strength. The traits essential to ascend are tested by going through the Ascension Trials: a series of grueling challenges with a history full of bloodshed.

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