Test of Time Barya Farming: Tips From the Community

[Matthew]

Here’s a practical, community-informed snapshot on Test of Time Barya farming and what to aim for, based on common guidance shared by players up to 2025.

Why Test of Time Barya matters

It’s a key resource for accessing Trial of the Sekhemas, which gate Ascendancy progression. Efficient use accelerates your power curve and unlocks important class-specific capabilities.

Because Barya is relatively scarce, farming strategy matters: you want to maximize meaningful Ascendancy Points per Barya spent.

Where to focus your farming efforts

Boss-centric drops: Target bosses known to drop Barya on reliable schedules or high-density boss encounters within tiered content. Boss drops are typically the most consistent route to new Baryyas.

High-level zones and maps: Farm in zones and maps with elevated monster density and higher-tier loot, since currency and rare drops increase with enemy count and map difficulty.

Atlas and league modifiers: Enable map modifiers that boost monster quantity and loot (where available) to raise Barya drop opportunities. Also consider league mechanics that amplify loot density when aligned with your route.

Trade-based acquisition: Because Barya can be traded, maintain a reasonable budget for purchases if time is constrained. Monitor market trends to avoid overpaying during spikes in demand.

Optimal farming approach (practical steps)

Define your Ascendancy priorities: List the Ascendancy Points you want most, then identify bosses or trial routes that yield those points reliably.

Plan efficient routes: Map a route that visits high-yield encounters first and includes safe, repeatable segments to minimize downtime between opportunities.

Manage resources: Balance Barya expenditure with needed consumables (flasks, banner buffs, etc.) and currency for potential trades. Don’t burn through Barya on trials that don’t advance your core goals.

Track ROI: After a few runs, measure the power gain versus time and effort spent. Drop routes that consistently underperform and replace with more efficient alternatives.

Engage the community: Follow updated guides, route maps, and discussions for your exact class and ascendancy; these often reveal hidden or optimized paths that maximize ROI.

Common pitfalls to avoid

Wasting Barya on low-impact trials or ascendency points you won’t use soon.

Focusing solely on speed at the expense of survivability and reliability in trials.

Overlooking companion coins or modifiers that can make certain routes far more efficient.

Neglecting to balance farming with trading; pure grinding can be slow, while bad trades drain resources.