Chaos Rifts are a new feature in Season 10: Season of Infernal Chaos, adding unpredictable challenges and rewards to Sanctuary.
These rifts erupt across the world, spilling chaotic enemies into your path until they are sealed shut.
Clearing them is both a test of strength and a source of unique seasonal progression that makes them worth seeking out.
What Are Chaos Rifts?
Chaos Rifts are special events that appear throughout the season, opening portals where waves of enemies make their way into Sanctuary.
Each rift is tied to the infernal corruption spreading across the land that allows demons to surge into Sanctuary, making them a central part of the season’s challenges.
Chaos Rifts can also spawn with different rarities, such as Magic or Rare, with higher difficulties offering greater rewards.
How To Find Chaos Rifts?
Chaos Rifts are most commonly found during Helltides, where they erupt as part of the chaos spreading through the event until it ends in certain locations.
They can also appear in Nightmare Dungeons that roll the “Chaos Rifts” affix, giving you another reliable way to encounter several of them.
Once you’re in an area with active Chaos Rifts, their icons will appear on your minimap to help you track them down quickly.
How To Seal Chaos Rifts?
Interacting with a Chaos Rift will cause it to open, releasing waves of monsters that remain tethered to the portal until they are defeated.
You need to defeat all the enemies that spawn, with some being tougher than others and capable of posing a real challenge even on lower difficulties.
Once every monster has been defeated, the Chaos Rift can finally be attacked and destroyed, granting its rewards and removing the infernal corruption from the area.
Chaos Rift Rewards
Sealing Chaos Rifts earns Viz-Jaq’taar Veneration, progressing your seasonal reputation, and unlocking valuable rewards.
There is a good chance for you to get a Fleeting Hordes Compass after successfully sealing a Chaos Rift, making it a good way to prepare to do the activity.
Defeating Chaos Monsters grants Infernal Warp, which is used to upgrade your Chaos Perks for more powerful abilities.
Completing Chaos Rifts in Torment difficulties can drop Chaos Armor, giving you potent Unique gear with enhanced stats and effects.
Verdict
Chaos Rifts shake up the world of Sanctuary this season, bringing fast-paced action and unexpected enemy encounters that provide a challenge.
Sometimes these can get rough, and using the right builds may be necessary for you to survive on higher difficulties to reap the rewards for them.
Season of Infernal Chaos is built around the Chaos rifts, making them a key way to experience the season’s unique challenges and progress throughout the season.
