Garden of Trials
- Boss-rush mode next to the Axiom Archive Abyss
- Unlocks after Journey's End via At the Threshold of a New Ordeal
Updated: 2026-11-10
Rules
- 10 groups, each with 3 bosses from earlier in the game, back to back
- Fight solo or with up to three characters (Kliff, Oongka, Damiane) in the order you choose
- Food healing is disabled
- Each cleared group upgrades one of your existing skills
Rewards
- Lumen Longsword (ATK 64 at refinement 10) for clearing all 10 groups
- Trial by Flower achievement for completing all Garden of Trials challenges
Open the Great Ocean map
901 DLC markers on the interactive map: islands, pearls, coral, hydrothermal deposits, treasure and more
Frequently asked questions
How do I get the Lumen Longsword?
Clear all 10 groups in the Garden of Trials.
All DLC guides
How to start the DLC
Requirements for each story, the ocean questline and housing
All DLC quests
Kliff, Damiane and Oongka story quests plus ocean faction quests
DLC bosses
Every new boss, where to fight it and what it drops
Ships & naval combat
Every ship, prices, crew roles, controls and legendary ships
Diving & underwater mounts
Breath gauge, diving sets and how to tame each sea mount
Great Ocean islands & treasure
All islands, Ocean Ruins puzzles and buried treasure
Housing, castles & romance
Residences, castles, businesses, festivals and marriage
New weapons, armor & gear
DLC weapons, armor sets, accessories and Abyss Gear
DLC achievements
The 7 new achievements and how to unlock them