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Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2)
Ascent to Power Quest Walkthrough
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This is a guide for Ascent to Power, an Optional quest in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2). Learn more about how to unlock Ascent to Power, complete its objectives, and its quest rewards here!
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| ・You now must open The Halani Gates before you can advance the Ascent to Power quest to the point of being able to travel to the Trial of the Sekhemas. |
How to Unlock Ascent to Power
Obtain Balbala's Barya
You can unlock the quest Ascent to Power by obtaining Balbala's Barya. This item can be obtained by defeating Balbala, The Traitor.
Balbala, the Traitor Boss Guide
Ascent to Power Objectives
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Return to the Ardura Caravan and Speak to Zarka
Upon picking up Balbala's Barya, return to Ardura Caravan and speak to Zarka.
Use the Desert Map to Travel to the Trial of the Sekhemas
Use the Desert Map and click on the pin with Trial of the Sekhemas.
Place Your Barya Into the Relic Altar
Once in the Trial of the Sekhemas, proceed to the Relic Altar near a waypoint. You must interact with the Relic Altar to automatically place Balbala's Barya.
Speak to Balbala, the Advisor
After placing the Barya in the Relic Altar, Balbala, the Advisor will be summoned. Talk to Balbala, the Advisor, and you will receive an Urn Relic.
Use the Altar Relic to Start the Trial
Interact with the Altar Relic again to start the Trial. You may also insert an Urn Relic to obtain a buff applied to you for your trial run. These Urn Relics are not consumed and can be interchanged should you get more Urn Relics.
To change Urn Relics in a new Trial attempt, talk to Balbala and choose the Attempt Trials Again
dialogue option. You will again receive Balbala's Barya, which you can place into the Altar Relic. Upon placing the Barya into the Altar Relic, you may again put the Urn Relic of your choice.
To complete the quest, you must complete several Trials based on what you choose on the Trial Map. You obtain buffs/debuffs based on what you choose.
Trial of The Sekhemas Guide
Defeat Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker
The final Trial would be to beat the floor boss, Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker. Careful not to get hit by its swings and slams! Even if you don't die, you might lose too much Honor, which would automatically fail the Trial!
How to Defeat Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker
Use the Altar of Ascendancy to Choose Your Ascendancy
Upon defeating Rattlecage, the Earthbreaker, you may proceed to the Altar of Ascendency near Balbala, the Advisor, where you can choose your Ascendency Class!
You may also go to Keth Forge to convert leftover Sacred Water into Keys. You can use these Keys to open Bronze, Silver, or Gold Caches!
Ascent to Power Rewards
Quest Rewards
| Rewards |
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| ・Unlocks Ascendency Classes |
Completing the Ascent to Power quest grants these rewards. You can obtain them after completing a certain objective or by completing the entire quest.
Path of Exile 2 Related Guides
Other Quests
Priority Quests
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| Ascent to Power | |
Hidden Quests
| All Hidden Quests | |
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| Mushrooms Quest | Idols Quest |
Other Quest Guides
| All Other Quest Guides | |
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| All Skill Point Quests | - |
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All Side Quests
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