God of War Sons of Sparta all trials refers to the The Ephor Trials conquest, a series of 9 combat trials located at The Gallery that require players to defeat enemies under challenging conditions. Mastering these arenas rewards you with Blood Orbs, valuable resources, and the Token of Chilon.
Where to Find The Ephor Trials
The Ephor Trials are located on the left side of The Gallery region. To access them, you must interact with the altar and select the trials option. They are progressively unlocked as you advance through the story and encounter new enemy types. You do not need to hit every time limit or skill requirement for every trial; beating the lowest time requirement is enough to complete a trial.
Complete Ephor Trials List and Requirements
The 9 combat trials feature distinct survival, combat, and puzzle-oriented objectives. Below is an overview of each trial challenge, its primary goal, and what you can earn by completing the criteria.
| Trial Name | Objective Description | Main Challenge Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Trial #1: Security | Stand near the moving monolith to generate 50 points. | Point Generation while dodging enemy waves. |
| Trial #2: Overthrow | Stay on one of the three platforms without getting knocked off. | Positioning and survival under pressure. |
| Trial #3: On the Ground | Stay off the ground for as long as possible using vanishing platforms. | Aerial movement while dodging harpies and hawks. |
| Trial #4: Marksman | Defeat six archers positioned across multiple platforms. | Target elimination across elevated spaces. |
| Trial #5: Onslaught | Defeat five waves consisting of single heavy enemies (Centaur, Minotaur, Lamia, Cerberus, Automaton). | Boss-style endurance against elite threats. |
| Trial #6: Roundup | Kill 20 enemies while they remain inside a randomly moving ring. | Zone control with low-health enemies. |
| Trial #7: Convalescence | Defeat 20 enemies while their health rapidly recovers. | DPS output and crowd management. |
| Trial #8: Catastrophe | Defeat 20 enemies whose deaths trigger dangerous elemental explosions. | Hazard avoidance while securing kills. |
| Trial #9: Ruination | Destroy four stone altars while ignoring spawning enemies. | Objective rushing and crowd distraction. |
Step-by-Step Guide to Beating Tough Trials
Certain trials like Onslaught and Convalescence can overwhelm players with high health pools or self-healing mechanics. You can streamline these difficult fights by utilizing specific items and combat tricks.
- Equip The Petrified Spike to your loadout before starting trials that feature heavy or self-healing enemies.
- Land normal hits on enemies to turn them into stone.
- Immediately shatter the petrified enemies to bypass their remaining health pools entirely.
- Focus strictly on objective items—such as the stone altars in Ruination—rather than clearing the entire enemy spawn wave if the rules allow you to ignore them.
Rewards and Trophies for Completing All Trials
Finishing all nine trials is a major milestone tied to your game progression and achievement hunting. Beyond the immediate blood orbs and crafting materials earned from individual time and skill tiers, completing the entire set grants a massive payout of 5,260 Blood Orbs, various resources, and the Token of Chilon. Successfully completing the full gauntlet is also tracked for overall conquest completion.
FAQ
How many Ephor Trials are there in God of War Sons of Sparta?
There are a total of 9 distinct combat trials to complete located at the altar in The Gallery.
Do I need to beat every skill and time requirement for the trophy?
No, you only need to meet the baseline completion requirements for each trial to count them as beaten; maximizing every optional skill and time tier is entirely optional.
Can I replay the trials after finishing them once?
Yes, you can revisit the altar at The Gallery to replay specific trials, making them a great option for farming resources and blood orbs.
What is the best trial to farm Blood Orbs?
The Ruination trial is widely considered an efficient choice for repeating and farming blood orbs to purchase upgrades at campsites.