Top Mistakes to Avoid in the Test of Will Barya in Path of Exile 2:
- Ignoring Honor Management
- Honor acts as a critical resource that decreases when taking damage but does not naturally regenerate.
- Avoid neglecting shrines or paths that restore Honor. Running out of Honor results in trial failure.
- Poor Path Choices
- Selecting routes with heavy afflictions or without Honor restoration shrines complicates survival.
- Always prioritize paths that offer shrines to restore Honor and beneficial boons while avoiding afflictions.
- Underestimating Boss Mechanics
- The twin bosses, Hanti of the Flaming River and Rafik of the Frozen Spring, require focused tactics.
- Failing to manage their simultaneous attacks or killing only one boss early leads to a harder and prolonged fight, so kill both near simultaneously.
- Overextending in Combat
- Charging recklessly into enemy groups or boss attacks leads to rapid Honor loss.
- Patience and controlled positioning reduce unnecessary damage significantly.
- Inadequate Gear and Flasks
- Insufficient survivability stats or ineffective flask choices can greatly reduce trial longevity.
- Equip flasks that cleanse status ailments and provide significant damage mitigation or healing.
- Neglecting Movement and Crowd Control
- Lack of mobility increases exposure to traps, area attacks, and rapid enemy swarms.
- Utilize skills or items that enhance movement speed, crowd control, or stun effects to handle mobs safely.
- Not Learning from Attempts
- Trial difficulty requires adapting strategy after each attempt.
- Repeated runs provide essential knowledge of room layouts, enemy attack patterns, and optimal paths.