Path of Exile 2 Test of Cunning Barya

Test of Cunning Barya is a Misc Map Item in Path of Exile 2, used to access Trial of the Sekhemas that includes Floor 3, themed as the Test of Cunning, a tactical challenge arena focused on perception, counterplay, and strategic decision-making. The item is consumed upon use and cannot be reused.

"Strength can be outmatched by move and countermove. A Sekhema must be perceptive and cunning." Right-click this item to view details of the Trials in progress. Take this item to the Relic Altar in the Trial of the Sekhemas to enter.

Test of Cunning Barya Features

• Item Type: Misc Map Item – Trial Coin

• Function:

  • Grants access to Trial of the Sekhemas that includes Floor 3, themed as the Test of Cunning via the Relic Altar

  • Used to unlock Ascendancy points through Trials

• Drop Level: 65  |  Required Level: None  |  Area Level: Variable

• Consumed On Use: Yes  |  Tradable: Yes

How to Obtain Test of Cunning Barya

• Drop Locations:

  • Found in World drops and can be found throughout Atlas mapping

  • Higher-tier Trial Coins drop randomly in Trial-enabled maps. No specific boss is required.

• Other Sources:

  • Can be traded via player market, including in-game exchanges

Test of Cunning Barya Usage & Strategy

• Ascendancy Unlocks Unlock Ascendancy classes and expand your passive tree by completing higher-tier Trials. The first successful Trial grants Ascendancy selection. Subsequent completions of higher-tier Trials award 2 Ascendancy points each. Test of Cunning Barya unlocks mid-tier floors and strategic upgrades.

• Trial Mechanics – Floor 3: Test of Cunning

  • Test of Cunning Barya grants access to Floor 3.

  • The boss of Floor 3 is Ashar, the Sand Mother, a large scorpion that burrows and inflicts poison attacks.

  • Ashar, the Sand Mother is the third boss of the Trial of the Sekhemas, found on the third floor.

  • Objective Types

    • Chalice: Activate the chalice and defeat all rare monsters. Clearing 50% reveals remaining targets.

    • Escape: Disable all death crystals before the timer expires. Activating crystals extends time and shows direction.

    • Ritual: Defeat ritual casters to close portals spawning reinforcements.

    • Gauntlet: Navigate trap circuits and activate colored levers to unlock the path forward.

    • Hourglass: Survive waves of monsters until the timer expires. Killing rares reduces timer.

    • Boss: Defeat the floor guardian to advance.

• Room Rewards

  • Merchant: Balbala sells Boons/relics or restores Honor for Sacred Water. Appears at end of each floor.

  • Sacred Water Fountain: Grants Sacred Water (non-tradeable trial currency).

  • Marakesh Shrine: Spend 5 Sacred Water to restore Honor.

  • Honour Tabina: Restore 10% Honor for 5 Sacred Water.

  • Honour Balbala: Restore 10% Honor + random Boon.

  • Honour Ashar: Restore 25% Honor + random Minor Affliction.

  • Honour Galai: Restore 50% Honor (pre-bonus), gain Boon, cleanse Affliction.

  • Pledge: Spend 5 Sacred Water to choose 1 of 3 random Pledges.

  • Cache: Bonus cache unlocked with keys.

  • Key: Bronze/Silver/Gold keys for opening caches; drop from monsters, chests, or Keth Forge conversion.

• Honor System Honor is a core resource that determines your ability to continue progressing through the Trial. Losing all Honor results in immediate failure. Honor can be restored through Boons, Fountains, specific Relics, and leveling up during the Trial, which increases max Honor via Life and Energy Shield.

• Honor Resistance Honor Resistance reduces the amount of Honor lost when taking damage during Trials. All characters start with a base Honor Resistance of 0%, which can be increased through specific Relics and Boons. The maximum Honor Resistance cap is 75%, and cannot exceed 90% even with modifiers.

• Boss Reward Room After defeating Floor 3's boss, players enter a reward room containing Balbala as a merchant, the Ascension Shrine, and the Keth Shrine to convert leftover Sacred Water into keys. A trove of randomized caches spawn, offering gear, relics, currency, archetype weapons, and jewels. Cache quality affects both item rarity and quantity.

• Preparation Tips

  • Review relic modifiers before entering the Trial.

  • Choose relics that enhance perception and counterplay.

  • Prioritize modifiers like "Clone Immunity" or "Trap Detection".

PoE 2 Test of Cunning Barya FAQs

What does Test of Cunning Barya unlock?

Test of Cunning Barya grants access to Floor 3 of the Trial of the Sekhemas, which includes strategic bosses, illusion mechanics, and counterplay challenges.

What is the boss in Floor 3?

Floor 3 features Ahkeli, the Trickster, a deceptive illusionist who uses clones, traps, and misdirection.

What room types and rewards are available in Floor 3?

Room objectives include Deceive, Trap, Ambush, Puzzle, and Shadow. Rewards may include Sacred Water, Boons, Pledges, Honor restoration shrines, and cache keys.

How should I prepare before using Test of Cunning Barya?

Review relic modifiers and select relics that support perception and counterplay. Prioritize survivability and trap avoidance to maximize success in Floor 3.

Losing all Honor immediately ends the Trial. You must restart from the beginning.

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