How to Use Trident Trial Keys and Loot the Monument

What the Keys Are For

Trident Trial Keys drop from defeated Trial Spawners. They are the reward currency of the Trident Trial Monument, so do not leave them behind when a spawner finishes its waves. Because the pack ties progression to clearing spawners, you generally want to bank keys from the eight smaller monuments before pushing into the large central one.

Planning Your Loot Run

Work the structure in a loop: enter a small monument, trigger its Trial Spawner, clear the waves, grab the loot and any Trident Trial Keys, then move along the glass bridge to the next small monument. This keeps you near escape routes and stops the central monument's defenders from overwhelming you while you are still geared for the outer ring. Store spare keys and loot in a shulker box or a chest you place on a bridge so a death does not cost you the whole run.

After the Spawners Are Done

Once the Trial Spawners in a monument are exhausted, that section goes quiet, which makes it a safe place to set up a temporary base, enchant, or brew. The pre-spawned Elder Guardians do not come back, so a fully cleared monument stays cleared. Sweep each cleared monument for hidden loot before moving on, then finish at the center.