What Is the Test of Time Barya? Unlock Trials Like a Pro

The Test of Time Barya is a special Sekhemas Coin used in the Trial of the Sekhemas in Path of Exile 2, which is a key challenge to unlock Ascendancies and gain Ascendancy Passive Points. These Sekhemas Coins, including Test of Time Barya, can be placed on the Relic altar at the start of your trial run to modify the experience, often adding unique time-limited rooms where you must complete objectives quickly. This challenges players to optimize for speed and efficiency, rewarding fast-clearing builds with strong area damage.

How to Unlock and Use Test of Time Barya:

Unlocking the Trial of the Sekhemas:

Progress through Act 2 and enter the area called Traitor's Passage.

Defeat the boss Balbala the Traitor, who drops Balbala's Barya. This item grants initial access to the trial.

After receiving Balbala's Barya, return to Ardura Caravan and speak to Zarka.

Use the Desert Map to travel to the Trial of the Sekhemas location.

Accessing and Modifying Trials:

At the start of the Trial, you may place Sekhemas Coins (including Test of Time Barya) on the Relic altar.

Placing the Test of Time Barya specifically introduces time-limited rooms where you must complete objectives swiftly.

This coin is ideal for players running fast clear builds, benefiting from the speed pressure to advance quicker and gain better rewards.

Trial Structure and Strategy:

The Trial consists of multiple floors or rooms, each with unique mechanics such as combat, traps, or puzzles.

Completing trials builds up Honour, which acts as a life/energy shield mechanic—losing all Honour forces a restart.

Selecting the right Sekhemas Coins and boons can optimize your run, balancing difficulty and reward.

Tips to Unlock Trials Like a Pro:

Prepare a fast, efficient build with strong area damage and mobility to manage time-limited challenges effectively.

Focus on clearing rooms quickly to meet time objectives imposed by Test of Time Barya.

Choose boons and merchant upgrades within the trial to increase Honour or reduce damage taken.

Learn the layouts and mechanics of Trial rooms to avoid wasting time on surprises.

The Test of Time Barya is a modifier for the Trial of the Sekhemas that adds an exciting time challenge to your Ascendancy unlocking quest. Mastering it means balancing speed, survival, and strategic use of boons for the best Ascendancy rewards.