Decoding the Test of Time Barya: What It Unlocks in PoE 2

The Test of Time Barya in Path of Exile 2 is a special Sekhemas Coin that players use to modify and enhance their experience in the Trial of the Sekhemas, a key challenge in the game. Placing the Test of Time Barya on the Relic Altar at the start of your trial run provides specific bonuses that can make the trial easier to complete or boost the rewards you receive.

This coin is part of a set of Sekhemas Coins, each bringing different effects for the trial. While the exact bonuses for the Test of Time Barya vary, these coins generally impact the difficulty of the trial, the nature of enemy encounters, and the rewards for success, such as increased loot quality, experience, or special drops needed for progression and Ascendancy points.

You can obtain the Test of Time Barya randomly as drops throughout the world, encouraging exploration and repeated plays. The Trial of the Sekhemas itself must be accessed by defeating Balbala, the Traitor in Act 2, and involves surviving a sequence of floors filled with combat, traps, and puzzles culminating in a boss fight.

Using the Test of Time Barya effectively can improve chances of clearing the trial by providing advantageous effects, making it a valuable tool in progressing through Path of Exile 2’s Ascendancy system and endgame content.

The Test of Time Barya unlocks bonuses in the Trial of the Sekhemas that affect challenge difficulty and rewards, playing an important role in a player’s ability to ascend and grow their character in Path of Exile 2.