POE2 Trial of Chaos Modifiers Tier List

This is a subjective tier list for Trial of Chaos modifiers.

How to use:
Simply type parts of the keywords for the three modifiers displayed in-game (e.g., “Recov Blood Time”) into the search bar. All matching options will be displayed at once, allowing you to instantly compare them and make the best choice.

  • Warning: We strongly recommend avoiding 1-star modifiers regardless of your build.
  • Higher Stars: Safer and better choices to pick.
  • Lower Stars: Dangerous options to avoid.
Recommendation Modifier Note Effect
Drought
Monsters grant no Flask and Charm Charges on death
Lethal Rare Monsters
Rare Monsters have an additional Modifier. 30% increased Rare Monsters
Blood Globules
Globules of blood manifest nearby, tracking you. When above you they will fall, dealing Physical damage
Lessened Reach
50% less Area of Effect and Projectile Speed
Unstoppable Monsters
Recommended if not a Stun build
Monsters cannot be Slowed or Stunned
Entangling Monsters
Monsters inflict Grasping Vines on Hit
Burning Turrets
Challenge area contains turrets that will periodically fire Fire Projectiles ahead
Shocking Turrets
Challenge area contains turrets that will periodically fire Lightning Projectiles ahead
Time Paradox
Buffs expire three times faster and Debuffs expire three times slower
Monster Speed
Monsters gain 20% increased Skill Speed
Toxic Monsters
Recommended for CI (Chaos Inoculation) builds
Monster Hits always inflict Bleeding and Poison
Resistant Monsters
Recommended for Physical builds
Monsters have +40% to all Resistances
Shielding Monsters
Monsters are protected by Energy Shield
Random Projectiles
Recommended for Melee builds
Your Projectiles fly in random directions. Monsters fire additional Projectiles
Occasional Impotence
You and your Minions deal no damage for 2 seconds every 8 seconds
Heart Tethers
Tier 1 only recommended
Bloody hearts appear that apply tethers, Slowing you. Breaking the tether will Stun you
Stormcaller Runes
Up to Tier 2 recommended
Runes will appear that will call deadly Lightning storms if you remain in them
Blood Mist
Challenge area is enshrouded by a blood mist which makes monsters within it immune to damage
Temple Traps
Challenge area contains spikes that deal Physical damage to those who step on them
Reduced Recovery
40% reduced Life, Mana, and Energy Shield Recovery Rate
Damaged Defences
Applies to Armour, Evasion, and Energy Shield
40% less Defences
Reduced Resistances
Tier 1 only recommended
-15% to Elemental Resistances and -10% to Maximum Elemental Resistances
Chaotic Monsters
Recommended if you have high Chaos Resistance
Monsters gain 20% of damage added as extra Chaos damage
Enraged Bosses
Bosses deal more damage and take less damage
Vaal Omnitect
An ancient Vaal machination will deploy attacks against nearby intruders
Stalking Shade
Tier 1 only recommended
An invulnerable shade stalks you, inflicting Ruin with its Melee hits. Fail the Trials on reaching 7 Ruin
Escalating Damage Taken
In each encounter room, damage taken will slowly increase by 1% per second, up to 50%
Deadly Monsters
Monsters have 300% increased Critical Hit Chance
Volatile Fiends
Monsters release deadly Volatiles on death. Rare monsters leave larger ones
Impending Doom
Rings of Doom appear on the ground which grow over time, exploding for Physical damage once they reach a maximum area
Pyramid Beams
Pyramid objects appear, projecting four rotating lasers that inflict Corrupted Blood on Hit
Petrification Statues
Challenge area contains several statues that Petrify you if you stand within their gaze for a duration
Recommendation
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FAQ: Trial of Chaos in Path of Exile 2

What rewards can be obtained from the Trial of Chaos?

In the POE2 Trial of Chaos, aside from random currency drops, you can obtain Ascendancy Passive Points, Soul Cores, and Trial-exclusive Unique Items as rewards.

Soul Cores can be looted from the reward chest that appears after clearing the Trial. However, to obtain Unique Items, you must defeat the boss, The Trialmaster, who can be accessed using fragments obtained after clearing the Trial of Chaos. The Trialmaster drops both Unique Items and Soul Cores.

Depending on the type, Soul Cores can be worth anywhere from 10 Exalted Orbs to 5 Divine Orbs (equivalent to approx. 3,000 Exalted Orbs). (Prices may vary by league).

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