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The Trial of Chaos in Path of Exile 2 is a pivotal endgame challenge integral to character progression, offering unique mechanics and rewards that set it apart in the game’s content hierarchy. 

What Is the Trial of Chaos?

The Trial of Chaos is a multi-stage gauntlet consisting of up to 10 fixed rounds with diverse objectives such as defeating monsters, surviving timed waves, escort missions, and collecting soul cores.

Each round culminates in boss fights at rounds 4, 7, and the critical round 10, where powerful bosses drop Soul Cores and the coveted Fates.

Players must select “Tribulations” before each round, negative modifiers that increase difficulty but improve rewards, adding a strategic layer to challenge pacing and build adaptability.

Deadly Fate’s Role in Progression

Deadly Fate is dropped by Bahlak, The Sky Seer, the powerful bird-like boss encountered in round 10 of the Trial of Chaos.

Alongside Cowardly Fate and Victorious Fate from other bosses, Deadly Fate serves as a key to unlocking the Trialmaster, one of the toughest bosses and a major milestone for ascendancy and endgame content.

Acquiring Deadly Fate signifies advanced mastery of the trial mechanics and readiness to tackle the Trialmaster’s multiple demanding phases.

Rewards and Impact

Completing the Trial of Chaos grants Soul Cores, corrupted rare items, unique crafting opportunities, and ascendancy points, enhancing character power and build customization.

Successfully collecting all three Fates via the trial unlocks the Trialmaster fight, which upon defeat yields some of the game’s best unique items and marks significant progression in the Ascendancy system.

The trial encourages players to sharpen their strategic thinking, skill execution, and adaptability, reinforcing its role as a gatekeeper for high-tier content.

Strategic Considerations

Efficiently managing Tribulations and timing rounds optimizes reward gain and survivability.

Understanding each boss's mechanics, especially Bahlak’s tornadoes and elemental attacks, is critical to securing Deadly Fate.

The trial’s fixed set of challenges rewards preparation, making it ideal content for players focused on endgame mastery.

The Trial of Chaos is a defining challenge in PoE 2 balancing risk and reward. Deadly Fate acts as both a reward for conquering one of the toughest bosses in the trial and a critical item required to unlock even greater challenges, embodying the trial’s importance in endgame progression and player advancement.