Cowardly Fate is a rare fragment obtained exclusively by defeating Uxmal, The Beastlord, the boss at round 10 in the Trial of Chaos, an intense endgame gauntlet located in the Vaal Jungle accessible during Act 3. Farming and optimizing Cowardly Fate effectively requires a targeted approach:
- Focus on Trial of Chaos
Since Cowardly Fate only drops from Uxmal in the Trial of Chaos, prioritize running this content. The gauntlet involves multiple rounds culminating in this boss fight, with rewards scaling based on completion and map level. - Select Appropriate Inscribed Ultimatums
Use inscribed ultimatum gear that specifies Cowardly Fate to increase the rate of obtaining this fragment instead of randomized drops. Recent game updates allow choosing specific fates (Cowardly, Deadly, Victorious) via these ultimatum items for more consistent farming. - Optimize Build and Gear for Speed
Efficient clear speeds in the Trial of Chaos reduce run times and increase reward frequency. Build choices emphasizing survivability, mobility, and AoE damage expedite clearing waves before the boss. Balance offense and defense to minimize deaths or failures that break efficiency. - Manage Afflictions Carefully
Trial afflictions add difficulty modifiers that both increase rewards and risk. Choose afflictions that can be safely mitigated or ones that favor your build to maximize efficiency without risking run failure. - Group Play Option
Running Trial of Chaos in groups improves efficiency by sharing the map completion and increasing item quantity, yielding higher reward potential and faster Cowardly Fate farming. - Track Economy and Market Pricing
Cowardly Fate prices fluctuate. Timing your farming around market demand can increase profit—farming more when prices are high and pausing during economic downturns ensures optimal return on time invested. - Use Map Level and Area Tips
Higher-level trials yield better drops but are harder. Understand your build’s limits and target the highest tier you can reliably complete.