The Power of Empathy trial is a crucial challenge that will make the journey easier for travelers inRogue Legacy 2. The trial grants the Aesop’s Tome Heirloom, which, upon completion, allows players to read Memories and calm Nightmares. Nightmares are red orbs that attack anyone in their field.
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Heirlooms, on the other hand, are permanent artifacts that are granted toall heirs inRogue Legacy 2. There are a total of 10 Heirlooms and Citadel Agartha has two; Aesop’s Tome and Ananke’s Shawl. Unfortunately, sinceRogue Legacy 2is constantly randomizing floors in the area, it depends on players’ luck to reach the location of the Power of Empathy trial.
How To Complete The Power Of Empathy Trial In Rogue Legacy 2
After speaking with Aesop of the Tome and accepting its challenge, players are teleported into another biome that is full of scattered platforms.
Jump down andinteract with the first Memory Fragmentthat says: “He who gives you only two choices, always hides a third.”. Although there are two paths that lead down, the actual path is the one under the Memory Fragment. Simplyhold Down while pressing Jumpto fall through the platform.
The next phase is a bit trickier inRogue Legacy 2. After climbing the small platforms, a second Memory Fragment that says:“Obstacles are just hidden opportunities.“can be seen, which means that travelers have to use the swinging traps to reach the higher platforms by doing a spin attack midair.
Repeat the same step until the current phase ends.
The third level is where the Power of Empathy is truly needed, as calming down Nightmares is the only way to proceed. Upon advancing through the platforms and finding the third Memory Fragment, it will say: “Violence begets violence.”, meaning if there are no attacks, they’ll stay calm. To avoid damage, use the Dash button after unlocking doors to evade the incoming assault.
The last Memory Fragment at the same level says:“One can accomplish with kindness, what one cannot by force.“Here, the fragment is hinting to use the Power of Empathy received at the beginning of the trial. So, when players are facing a closed door that can only be opened by an attack, interact with the red orb to calm it before unlocking the door. If two Nightmares’ fields are clashing, try Dashing to dodge any attacks.
The fourth phase requires calming two Nightmares to fight enemies. Keep in mind thatthe Nightmare stays calm for 10 seconds before it needs to be calmed again. Of course, it will be very helpful and easier if travelers areusing a practicalRogue Legacy 2Classto finish enemies quickly.
The fifth and sixth levels are somewhat similar, as the Nightmares can’t be calmed. To complete them, players have to jump on or fall down on the temporary platform that enemies are standing on to trigger their fall as well as the enemies’.
The seventh and final phase is similar to the fourth one, simply calm the Nightmares and defeat all the opponents.
Completing all the phases of the Power of Empathy trialrewardsRogue Legacy 2Heirloom, Aesop’s Tome.
Rogue Legacy 2is available now on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
