This guide is part of the Path of Exile 2 Guide Hub: Tips, Builds, Quests, Bosses, and More.
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Getting Started & PoE 2 Beginner Tips | Game Information | Burning Questions, Answered | All Early Access Supporter Packs & Rewards | How To Change Character Leagues | How To Get Points | Best Stash Tabs to Buy | How Long to Beat | Biggest Improvements Over The First Game | Max Level & Leveling Milestones | Is There Level Scaling | How to Claim Early Access Twitch Drops | Controls & Settings | Best PC Settings For Path of Exile 2 | How To Dodge & Block | How To Change Weapons In Combat | How To Bind Skills | How to Change Movement Input | How To Link Items To Chat | How To Hide The Chat | How To Enable/Disable Crossplay | Beginner Tips For PoE 2 | 10 Beginner Tips | Where To Buy Scrolls Of Wisdom | What To Do With Extra Loot | Best Classes For Beginners, Ranked | How to Get Gold Fast | How To Play With Friends | What To Spend Gold On First | PoE 2 Game Mechanics & Systems | Character Stats & Skill Points | Character Attributes, Explained | How To Get More Passive Skill Points | How To Respec Passive Skill Points | How To Use The Passive Skill Filter | Weapon Set Points, Explained | Spirit Resource, Explained | How To Increase Spirit | How To Increase Movement Speed | How To Raise Max Mana | Energy Shield Explained | What Does Accuracy Do | Best Resistances To Upgrade | Gameplay Mechanics | How To Fast Travel | How To Identify Items For Free | All Ailments Explained | What Are Instances | How To Stun Enemies | How To Aim Skills | Armour Break, Explained | All Crowd Control Effects | How To Create & Join Guilds | How Does Arcane Surge Work | How Do Power Charges Work? | Skills, Gems, Jewels, & Runes | How To Equip Support Gems | How To Get More Support Gems | How To Equip & Use Runes | Jewel Sockets, Explained | How To Get More Uncut Spirit Gems | How to Get Raging Spirits | Classes, Ascendancies, & Builds | PoE 2 Class Guides | Best Classes, Ranked | Best Solo Class | How To Swap Mercenary Ammo Types | How To Summon More Minions | How Does Aftershock Work? | How Does Rage Work | Ascendancies | All Class Ascendancies (& Ascendancy Nodes) | How To Unlock Ascension Classes | PoE 2 Build Guides | Monk Leveling Build Guide | Tempest Flurry Invoker Build | Sorceress Leveling Build | Rolling Slam Warrior Leveling Build | Warrior Leveling Guide | Witch Leveling Guide | PoE 2 Currencies & Gear | Upgrades & Improvements | How To Upgrade Item Rarity | How To Upgrade & Refill Potions | How to Add Sockets to Gear | How To Upgrade Armor & Weapon Quality | How To Reroll Gear Modifiers | PoE 2 Currencies | All Currency Items & Effects | How To Unlock & Use Salvage Bench | Gear & Equipment | How to Farm Gear Early | How To Get Uniques | Charm System, Explained | How To Equip & Upgrade Charms | Quest & Boss Walkthroughs | All Main Quests and Acts | All Permanent Bonuses from the Campaign | Act One | Where To Find The Devourer (Treacherous Ground Quest) | Secrets In The Dark Quest Walkthrough | Where to Find Renly's Tools (Finding the Forge) | Where To Find Una’s Lute | How to Beat Draven, The Eternal Praetor | How to Beat Count Geonor, The Putrid Wolf | Act Two | Rathbreaker Boss Guide & Strategies | Ancient Vows Quest Guide | How to Beat Balbala | How to Beat The King in the Mists | Act Three | How to Use the Sacrificial Heart | Treasures of Utzaal Quest | How to Find and Beat Mighty Silverfist | PoE 2 Endgame Guides | How To Unlock Cruel Difficulty & Endgame | How to Use Loot Filters | How to Trade | Path of Exile 2's Endgame Explained | Trial of Chaos Guide | Trial of the Sekhemas Guide | Advanced PoE 2 Tips & Other Guides | Things You Should Not Buy From Merchants | Things You Should Not Sell To Merchants | How To Get More Character Slots | How to Get XP Fast (Level Up Fast)
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The Trial of the Sekhemas in Path of Exile 2 is a continuation of the Sanctum from the original game. It's a valuable endgame loot source, though challenging early on for less powerful characters. While not a main quest, it significantly impacts early progression and loot acquisition. This guide provides essential information.
How to Unlock the Trial of the Sekhemas in Path of Exile 2
To access this activity, defeat Balbala the Traitor, located in Traitor's Passage (Act 2). She's a formidable opponent early on, but defeating her yields Balbala's Barya – crucial for initiating the Trial of the Sekhemas.
After defeating Balbala, navigate to the Trial's location via the Ardura travel map (or waypoint). You'll find a ruined temple where Balbala acts as a guide. Place Balbala's Barya on the Relic Altar to begin.
