Contender's Ascent

Contender's Ascent is the weekly seven-part seasonal challenge line of Season of the Chosen. Each part grants an entry of the Empress lore book about Empress Caiatl, plus War Table reputation.

Challenges

1. I: complete the Challenger's Proving quest, defeat 75 Cabal with Rocket Launchers. Rewards Code Duello.
2. II: complete a Battlegrounds mission (Cleansing on the Cosmodrome).
3. III: clear the Oracle Battleground.
4. IV: several Lost Sectors on Europa and 50 Cabal with Sniper Rifles. Rewards Far Future.
5. V: Battlegrounds and a conversation at the H.E.L.M..
6. VI: 60 Cabal with Bows. Rewards Imperial Needle.
7. VII: clear a Battleground, the Proving Grounds Strike, 100 Cabal with Submachine Guns. Rewards Extraordinary Rendition.

Reported challenge details differ slightly between guides (one omits week 5 and abbreviates the quests). Pre-sunset seasonal content may no longer be available.