Test of Will Barya Explained: Enemy Density, Rewards & Build Synergy

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The Test of Will Barya is a challenging Sekhemas Coin modifier in Path of Exile 2’s Trial of the Sekhemas that substantially increases enemy density, damage, and attack speed, making the Trial a high-risk, high-reward experience.

Enemy Density and Difficulty

Compared to other trials, the Test of Will Barya ramps up the difficulty by populating rooms with more aggressive enemies that hit harder and faster. Boss encounters, such as the twin bosses Hadti of the Flaming River and Rafik of the Frozen Spring, demand precise movement and avoidance of area-of-effect attacks, including lingering damaging ground effects and telegraphed abilities that can rapidly drain your Honour resource if not carefully managed.

The increased enemy density means frequent and intense combat encounters, requiring builds that can handle sustained damage or crowd control effectively. Minion builds, area damage skills, or high survivability setups generally perform better here, as slower or fragile builds may struggle under the pressure.

Rewards and Scaling

Running the Trial with the Test of Will Barya coin yields superior rewards compared to easier variants:

• Higher Quality Loot: Enemies drop better gear and more valuable currency.
• Increased Sacred Water: The resource used to buy relics within the trial increases, allowing access to stronger relic bonuses and helping offset the challenge.
• Greater Honour Rewards: Completing rooms grants more Honour, critical for survival given the heightened damage recruits.
• Additional Ascendancy Skill Points: Completing higher-level trials with these coins rewards ascendancy points that unlock powerful class specializations.
  
  

The trial comprises multiple floors—typically three or four depending on the Djinn Barya coin level—each with escalating difficulty and reward tiers, culminating in a boss fight that tests your build's limits.

Build Synergy and Strategies

To excel in the Test of Will trial, your build should focus on:

• High Survivability: Robust life pool, resistances, defensive layers like armour or energy shield, and reliable healing or regeneration.
• Mobility and Crowd Control: Movement skills and abilities that can quickly reposition or neutralize groups of enemies mitigate the risk of fast, heavy-hitting foes.
• Honour Management: Honour acts as a buffer that depletes on damage taken and cannot be restored by flasks. Use trial fountains, shrines, and relic effects strategically to recover it.
• Relic Selection: Prioritize relics that offer damage reduction, Honour regeneration, or buffs that offset the increased enemy threat.
• Room and Boon Choice: Opt for combat rooms and boons that complement your strengths—avoid time-limited or trap-heavy rooms if your build struggles with those mechanics.
  
  

The Test of Will Barya trial in Path of Exile 2 intensifies enemy density, damage, and pacing, demanding well-prepared builds oriented toward endurance and control. In exchange, it grants substantial loot, sacred water, and ascendancy rewards. Success relies on understanding enemy telegraphs, managing Honour, and leveraging boons and relics intelligently to tip the balance in your favor during this high-risk, high-reward trial.