Hades 2: Chaos Trials Explained

Discover everything there is to know about the Chaos Trials in Hades 2 and how it is different from regular runs.

Chaos Trials in Hades 2 (Image via Supergiant Games)

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Surviving the Chaos Trials in Hades 2
- Tips and Tricks

The Chaos Trials in Hades 2 are fun challenges introduced in the middle of the game. While you are normally free to go with whatever build you have developed in each run, these trials are more strict and will challenge you in a way unlike before. The main goal is to adapt to whatever is given and make the most of it.

This article will go over everything there is to know about Chaos Trials in Hades 2. Find out what you can gain from completing these trials and whether it is worth the hassle.

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Surviving the Chaos Trials in Hades 2

Test your might against random challenges (Image via Supergiant Games)

The key difference between an ordinary run and the Chaos Trials in Hades 2 is that you don’t get to decide which items to bring or use. It has a similar structure, and you get to fight the Guardian of the respective region you were sent to. The trials are designed to twist and bend reality as Melinoe knows it, turning each run into a show for Chaos itself.

If ordinary runs were hard enough, these are meant to push Melinoe and turn her into the ultimate warrior who can adapt to any situation. Here are the steps before you can start a Chaos Trial in Hades 2:

Approach the Pitch-Black Stone.
Interact with the said stone, and it will reveal a list of different challenges.
Pick which challenge you want to beat.

Tips and Tricks

We recommend leveling up all of your items before starting a run. While you will get your original loadout after the trial, there is no telling what will be provided before a run.

At the end of each Chaos Trial, you will receive Star Dust. This is a rare resource in Hades 2 and plays an important role whenever you bond with your animal familiars.