Trial of Swirling Fear

Trial of Swirling Fear is one of the six Trials of Ascendancy, It can be found in map randomly or by using prophecy to increase the odd. The "easier" versions can be found in The Crypt Level 1 (Act 2) and The Crypt (Act 7). They are no longer refer as "Trial of Swirling Fear".

It demonstrates Spinning Blades, which are large traps which follow a set path along the ground and can go around corners,, taking player's energy shield and health quickly when cut by them, enough to kill in roughly one second. The damage does not depend on difficulty, but the layout is harder on higher difficulties.

Upon completing the trial, Izaro gives the message "Shine boldly so that all may find you when the night falls." and you are provided with a portal back to the entrance.

Version history

 * (Undocumented) Due to the game having eliminated the difficulty system, the trials in the Acts are simply named after the locations they are found in. Moreover, Cruel and Merciless labs only requires 3 trials, making the total number of trials decrease from 24 to 18.


 * There are six new Trials of Ascendancy that can be found in non-unique maps. These trials are more complex and random than the ones in the regular game. Completing a Trial rewards you with an item.
 * Once you have completed all six Trials, you are able to use your Offering to the Goddess items in a Map Device to access the Endgame Labyrinth. These items are not technically maps, so you cannot use Sacrifice Fragments or on them.
 * The Endgame Trials and Labyrinth include a new trap type - Sentinel Traps: These traps apply one of many effects to an area and can be temporarily deactivated by dealing damage to them.


 * Introduced to the game.
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