๐ Trials & Covenants
Trials stack difficulty modifiers onto your runs for increased Gold and Wizard Rank XP. Covenants are special challenge modes that fundamentally change how you play. Patch 7 reworked Trial progression to unlock sequentially on every Ascension.
โ๏ธ All 8 Trials
Mortality
TrialOne-hit death. Any damage kills you instantly. The ultimate positioning test.
Unlocks sequentially upon Ascension (Patch 7+)
Denial
TrialRestricts available upgrades at level-up. Forces creative build paths with fewer options.
Unlocks sequentially upon Ascension (Patch 7+)
Onslaught
TrialIncreased enemy spawn rates and density. More enemies, more chaos, more XP.
Unlocks sequentially upon Ascension (Patch 7+)
Hard Lessons
TrialDeath has lasting consequences โ respawn penalties and reduced recovery options.
Unlocks sequentially upon Ascension (Patch 7+)
Harmony
TrialDisables friendly fire entirely. Spells no longer damage teammates.
Unlocks sequentially upon Ascension (Patch 7+)
Devotion
TrialStackable trial that increases difficulty while boosting Gold and Wizard Rank XP rewards per stack.
Unlocks sequentially upon Ascension (Patch 7+)
Diminution
TrialThe 8th Trial added in Patch 7. Shrinks your wizard and spells โ smaller hitbox but reduced spell size and range.
Added Patch 7 (June 2026)
๐ All 3 Covenants
Solitary Focus
CovenantSingle-spell mode. Only your Starter Spell is available, but it evolves to extraordinary power as you level.
Available early via Quest
Eternal Bond
CovenantTeam-linked challenge. Stay close to teammates or suffer penalties. Rewards coordinated co-op play.
Unlock via Ascension progression
Abstinence
CovenantRestrict spell slots โ triple, double, or single spell mode. Converted from a Trial to a Covenant in Patch 5 for earlier access.
Converted to Covenant in Patch 5 (May 2026)
๐ Trials & Covenants Explained
What Are Trials?
Trials are stackable difficulty modifiers you activate before a run. Each Trial increases challenge in exchange for boosted Gold and Wizard Rank XP rewards.
Patch 7 Progression Rework
Since Patch 7, Trials unlock in order upon every Ascension โ you no longer need to Ascend with a specific wizard a set number of times.
What Are Covenants?
Covenants are special challenge modes that fundamentally change how you play. Solitary Focus restricts you to your Starter Spell only. Eternal Bond requires staying close to teammates. Abstinence limits your spell slots.
Recommended Trial Order
Start with Harmony, then Devotion, then Onslaught. Save Mortality and Diminution for when you have strong builds and Masteries unlocked.
โ Trials & Covenants โ FAQ
How many Trials are in The Spell Brigade? +
There are 8 Trials as of Patch 7 (June 2026): Mortality, Denial, Onslaught, Hard Lessons, Harmony, Devotion, and Diminution (added in Patch 7). Abstinence was converted from a Trial to a Covenant in Patch 5.
What is the Diminution Trial? +
Diminution is the 8th Trial added in Patch 7. It shrinks your wizard and spells โ smaller hitbox but reduced spell size and range.
How do Trials unlock in The Spell Brigade? +
Since Patch 7, Trials unlock sequentially upon every Ascension regardless of which wizard you use.
What is the Abstinence Covenant? +
Abstinence restricts your spell slots โ triple, double, or single spell mode. It was converted from a Trial to a Covenant in Patch 5 (May 2026).
What is Devotion in The Spell Brigade? +
Devotion is a stackable Trial that increases run difficulty while boosting Gold and Wizard Rank XP rewards per stack.