What is the Hardcore Trial in Project Ascension?[]
The ultimate single-life challenge. Leap into a test of skill and perseverance and battle through a merciless world with only one life. Prove your strength and become a legend, but you don't have to adventure alone; group up with other Hardcore adventurers to overcome the challenge together! Will you rise to the top and claim your place among the elite, or fall to the perils of Azeroth?
Restrictions[]
- No Auction House
- No Guild Bank/Realm Banks
- No Experience Items
- No Arean, Battleground, or Dungeon Finder
- No Mail
- No Manastorm
- Trading is restricted to other Hardcore adventurers
How do you start the Hardcore Trial in Project Ascension?[]
Talk to Stony Tark in your Starting Zone or Capital City to begin your Hardcore Trial.
- Create a new level 1 character, with no earned experience.
- Talk to Stony Tark in your starting zone or faction capital city.
- Scroll until you find "Hardcore", and click "Activate".
There are many variations of Trials in Project Ascension, giving you the opportunity to tailor the experience and increase the difficulty for a true test of strength.

What are the rewards of a Hardcore Trial??[]
Completing your Hardcore Trial Level 1 will reward you with an Achievement, Prestigious Cache, Ascension Spoils, and Vanity items.

You can over over elements of the UI in-game to get more information
- Achievement: [Hero] Hardcore
- Reins of the Felsaber
- Inlaid Cricket Bracers (Vanity)
- Prestigious Cache (Potentially containing Raid/Mythic loot)
- Ascension Spoils
