Sword Seeker Chronicles/Sword Keeper's Trial
Last updated 2026-09-05
Tutorial
- Sword Collection Memories
Sword Memories: Interact to absorb, collecting multiple memories to piece together a complete story.
Sealed Sword Memories: Complete the challenge to break the seal. The memories of mighty swordmasters recorded by the Qingming Sword have materialized into sword-shaped entities within the secret realm.
- Sword Keeper Trial and Nightmare Gauntlet
The Qingming Sword has set up high-difficulty trials for its Sword Keeper, recording in memory form the powerful foes encountered by Sword Keepers throughout history.
Keeper's Trial: Awakens the combat memories of past Sword Keepers who faced mighty opponents.
Nightmare Gauntlet: Gathers the powerful enemies encountered by past Sword Keepers onto a single battlefield, where continuous battles against these formidable warriors will put the Sword Keeper's abilities to the ultimate test.
- Sword Will Resonance
You can obtain Sword Will Essence and Sword Mastery during exploration.
Sword Mastery can be used to unlock new abilities. You can earn Sword Mastery by progressing through the event plot, completing Sword Memory Collections, completing Sword Keeper Trials, and clearing the Nightmare Gauntlet.
Sword Will Essence can be used to upgrade unlocked abilities. You can earn Sword Will Essence by progressing through the event plot, completing certain Sword Keeper Trials, and clearing the Nightmare Gauntlet.
You can perform the following operations at any Sword Altar in the Hidden Realm:
Ability Unlock: Consume 1000 Sword Mastery to unlock a new ability.
Ability Enhancement: Consume 1 Sword Will Essence to enhance an unlocked ability.
Ability Reset: Fully refunds consumed Sword Mastery and Sword Will Essence, and resets the unlock and upgrade status of the corresponding ability.
You can Teleport to any unlocked Sword Altar on the map.
- Swift Strike
- File:Tutorial Swift Strike 1.gifSwift Strike has a 30s skill cooldown.
- PC
- Mobile & Controller
Swift Strike is Ye Shunguang's unique ability in the Qingming Realm. In combat, when controlling Ye Shunguang, or press R to use Swift Strike, dealing massive DMG to enemies.
Swift Strike is Ye Shunguang's unique ability in the Qingming Realm. In combat, when controlling Ye Shunguang, to use Swift Strike, dealing massive DMG to enemies.
- Event Squad

- PC
- Mobile & Controller
In the Qingming Realm, "Trial - Ye Shunguang", "Trial - Zhao", and "Trial - Dialyn" will be provided as Squad Configuration options.
You can also press the T key to access the Squad Configuration screen.
However, please note that in the Qingming Realm, you must include either "Trial - Ye Shunguang" or "Ye Shunguang" in your squad.In the Qingming Realm, "Trial - Ye Shunguang", "Trial - Zhao", and "Trial - Dialyn" will be provided as Squad Configuration options.
You can also go to the Squad Configuration screen to reconfigure your squad.
However, please note that in the Qingming Realm, you must include either "Trial - Ye Shunguang" or "Ye Shunguang" in your squad.
- Disintegration Technique and Miasma Nodes

- PC
- Mobile & Controller
Press or press R to activate the Disintegration technique. Aim at the Miasma nodes in the scene and press to eliminate them.
Eliminate all Miasma nodes to destroy obstacles in your path.Press to activate the Disintegration technique. Aim at the Miasma nodes in the scene and press to eliminate them.
Eliminate all Miasma nodes to destroy obstacles in your path.
Trial Agents
- A Trial Ye Shunguang, Dialyn, Zhao and Sprout are available for use, but are not mandatory.
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Sword Keeper's Trial
Sword Keeper's Trial (I)
| Sword Keeper's Trial (I) | [Mission Target] Defeat all enemies within the time limit!
[Clear Objective] Time limit: 60s. In this stage, when Ye Shunguang hits enemies with Swift Strike, or when squad members use an Ultimate or EX Special Attack, they gain a buff that lasts 15s. Each stack increases CRIT DMG by 40% for all squad members. Maximum 2 stacks. Repeated triggers reset the duration. |
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| Key Enemy Info | Miasmic - Heavy Striker Miasmic Trooper - Shieldguard Miasmic Trooper - Cannoneer |
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Sword Keeper's Trial (II)
| Sword Keeper's Trial (II) | [Mission Target] Defeat all enemies within the time limit!
[Clear Objective] Time limit: 60s. In this stage, when Ye Shunguang hits enemies with Swift Strike, or when squad members use an Ultimate or EX Special Attack, they gain a buff that lasts 15s. Each stack increases CRIT DMG by 40% for all squad members. Maximum 2 stacks. Repeated triggers reset the duration. |
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| Key Enemy Info | Ionized - Dullahan Ionized - Thanatos |
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Sword Keeper's Trial (III)
| Sword Keeper's Trial (III) | [Mission Target] Defeat all enemies within the time limit!
[Clear Objective] Time limit: 90s<s. In this stage, when Ye Shunguang hits enemies with Swift Strike, or when squad members use an Ultimate or EX Special Attack, they gain a buff that lasts 15s. Each stack increases CRIT DMG by 40% for all squad members. Maximum 2 stacks. Repeated triggers reset the duration. |
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| Key Enemy Info | Miasmic - Thracian |
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Sword Keeper's Trial (IV)
| Sword Keeper's Trial (IV) | [Stage Objective] Defeat all enemies within the time limit!
[Clear Objective] Time limit: 40s. Landing Swift Strike on enemies adds 10s to remaining stage time and increases character DMG by 50% for 15s. Repeated triggers refresh the duration. |
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| Key Enemy Info | Ionized - Pugnus Ionized - Cyrtoidea Ionized - Nassellaria |
| Completion Rewards |
Sword Keeper's Trial (V)
| Sword Keeper's Trial (V) | [Stage Objective] Defeat all enemies within the time limit!
[Clear Objective] Time limit: 40s. Landing Swift Strike on enemies adds 10s to remaining stage time and increases character DMG by 50% for 15s. Repeated triggers refresh the duration. |
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| Key Enemy Info | Banyrek Miasmic - Wicked Wraith |
| Completion Rewards |
Sword Keeper's Trial (VI)
| Sword Keeper's Trial (VI) | [Stage Objective] Defeat all enemies within the time limit!
[Clear Objective] Time limit: 50s. Landing Swift Strike on enemies adds 10s to remaining stage time and increases character DMG by 50% for 15s. Repeated triggers refresh the duration. |
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| Key Enemy Info | Doppelganger - The Defector |
| Completion Rewards |
Sword Keeper's Trial (VII)
| Sword Keeper's Trial (VII) | [Mission Objective] Defeat all enemies within the time limit!
[Clear Objective] Time limit: 60s. At the start of combat, gain 3 stacks of a buff, then gain 1 additional stack every 5s (up to 8 stacks). Each stack increases squad DMG by 10% for 15s. Repeated triggers refresh the duration. |
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| Key Enemy Info | Miasmic - Wicked Wraith Miasma Spawn Huskron |
| Completion Rewards |
Sword Keeper's Trial (VIII)
| Sword Keeper's Trial (VIII) | [Mission Objective] Defeat all enemies within the time limit!
[Clear Objective] Time limit: 60s. At the start of combat, gain 3 stacks of a buff, then gain 1 additional stack every 5s (up to 8 stacks). Each stack increases squad DMG by 10% for 15s. Repeated triggers refresh the duration. |
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| Key Enemy Info | Ionized - Pugnus Ionized - Thanatos |
| Completion Rewards |
Sword Keeper's Trial (IX)
| Sword Keeper's Trial (IX) | [Mission Objective] Defeat all enemies within the time limit!
[Clear Objective] Time limit: 90s. At the start of combat, gain 3 stacks of a buff, then gain 1 additional stack every 5s (up to 8 stacks). Each stack increases squad DMG by 10% for 15s. Repeated triggers refresh the duration. |
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| Key Enemy Info | Sacrifice - Covenant Guardian |
| Completion Rewards |
Sword Keeper's Trial (X)
| Sword Keeper's Trial (X) | [Mission Target] Defeat all enemies within the time limit!
[Clear Objective] Time limit: 90s. In this stage, when Ye Shunguang hits enemies with Swift Strike, or when squad members use an Ultimate or EX Special Attack, they gain a buff that lasts 15s. Each stack increases CRIT DMG by 40% for all squad members. Maximum 2 stacks. Repeated triggers reset the duration. |
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| Key Enemy Info | Sacrifice - Heretic Jester |
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Sword Keeper's Trial (XI)
| Sword Keeper's Trial (XI) | [Stage Objective] Defeat all enemies within the time limit!
[Clear Objective] Time limit: 50s. Landing Swift Strike on enemies adds 10s to remaining stage time and increases character DMG by 50% for 15s. Repeated triggers refresh the duration. |
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| Key Enemy Info | Miasma Ravager - Avarus |
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Sword Keeper's Trial (XII)
| Sword Keeper's Trial (XII) | [Mission Objective] Defeat all enemies within the time limit!
[Clear Objective] Time limit: 90s. At the start of combat, gain 3 stacks of a buff, then gain 1 additional stack every 5s (up to 8 stacks). Each stack increases squad DMG by 10% for 15s. Repeated triggers refresh the duration. |
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| Key Enemy Info | Miasmic - Thracian |
| Completion Rewards |
Nightmare Gauntlet
Nightmare Gauntlet
| Sword Keeper's Trial (XII) | [Mission Objective] Defeat as many enemies as possible within the time limit! [Clear Objective] Time limit: 180s. In this stage, powerful enemies will appear in continuous waves. Score points for each enemy you defeat. Take down the incoming enemies to rack up a higher score! |
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| Key Enemy Info | Miasma Walker - Scorpse Sacrifice - Heretic Jester Miasmic - Terror Raptor Sacrifice - Covenant Guardian Miasma Ravager - Avarus Miasmic - Thracian |
| Completion Rewards | 1000 |
Other Languages
Sword Keeper's Trial
| Language | Official Name |
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| English | Sword Keeper's Trial |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 剑主试炼 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 劍主試煉 |
| Japanese | 剣主の試練 |
| Korean | 검주 시련 Geomju Siryeon |
| Spanish | Desafío de la portadora de la espada |
| French | Épreuve de la détentrice de l'épée |
| Russian | Испытание хранительницы Ispytaniye khranitel'nitsy |
| Thai | บททดสอบผู้ครองดาบ |
| Vietnamese | Thí Luyện Kiếm Chủ |
| German | Schwertträger-Prüfung |
| Indonesian | Ujian Pemegang Pedang |
| Portuguese | Provação do Espadachim |
Nightmare Gauntlet
| Language | Official Name |
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| English | Nightmare Gauntlet |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 梦魇连战 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 夢魘連戰 |
| Japanese | 悪夢の連戦 |
| Korean | 악몽 연전 Angmong Yeonjeon |
| Spanish | Contienda de pesadilla |
| French | Défi cauchemardesque |
| Russian | Серия кошмаров Seriya koshmarov |
| Thai | ฝันร้ายต่อเนื่อง |
| Vietnamese | Ác Mộng Liên Chiến |
| German | Albtraum-Dauerkampf |
| Indonesian | Pertarungan Mimpi Buruk |
| Portuguese | Confrontos de Pesadelo |



















