Sekhema’s Coins in Path of Exile 2 are unique items used to access and modify the Trial of the Sekhemas, a pivotal challenge area crucial for advancing the Ascendancy system. Among these coins, the Test of Will Barya stands out for its specific role and features that set it apart from other Sekhema’s Coins.

What Are Sekhema’s Coins?

Sekhema’s Coins serve as keys to enter various floors of the Trial of the Sekhemas. Each coin corresponds to a different challenge or difficulty level, unlocking access to progressively harder floors with greater rewards. These coins are earned by completing challenges, defeating bosses, or exploring within the Trial.

The Test of Will Barya: Unique Attributes

• Focus on Willpower: The Test of Will Barya is themed around the relentless determination of a Sekhema. It increases the difficulty by amplifying enemy damage and speed, pressuring players' endurance and combat skill.

• Increased Rewards: Using this coin boosts the quality of loot and Ascendancy rewards that players obtain from the Trial, making it attractive for players seeking high-end progression and valuable relics.

• Challenge Amplifier: Compared to other Sekhema’s Coins—such as Test of Cunning Barya (focusing on perception and trickery) or Test of Strength Barya (emphasizing brute power)—Test of Will Barya tests players' ability to sustain through punishing encounters.

• Honour Management Importance: This coin magnifies the importance of managing Honour (a secondary health pool) as enemies hit harder and attacks come faster, requiring precise dodging and strategic use of boons and relics.

• Progression Gate: Successfully navigating floors with this coin is required to unlock some of the more advanced Ascendancy passive points and pathways, making it integral to character power development.

How It Differs from Other Coins

• The Test of Will Barya pushes the trial towards endurance and survival proficiency, while other coins introduce different mechanics—like time-based challenges (Test of Time Barya) or cunning-based traps (Test of Cunning Barya).

• It provides one of the highest risk but also highest reward scenarios in the Trial system.

• It influences the selection of Relics and Boons players might prioritize to mitigate its harsher conditions.

The Test of Will Barya sets itself apart by elevating difficulty and rewarding player resilience, demanding a balanced yet aggressive playstyle to prevail. Its role as a challenge and progression gateway makes it a central piece of the Sekhema’s Coins lineup, pushing players to master the Trial of the Sekhemas to unlock powerful Ascendancy rewards and build customization options. Players looking to push their limits and reap substantial benefits should prioritize mastering this coin’s challenges in Path of Exile 2.