Farming The Trial Master in Path of Exile 2 presents an exciting opportunity for players to generate massive profits, but it also comes with inherent risks. In this article, we’ll break down how to farm The Trial Master effectively, the key items you’re looking for, and whether this method is worth your time and POE2 Currency investment. Additionally, we’ll analyze the results of 15 consecutive runs and provide insights into expected profits and possible outcomes.
Why Farm The Trial Master?
The main motivation for farming The Trial Master can be categorized into two primary factors:
- Big Ticket Drops – Certain rare items that have the potential to be worth dozens or even hundreds of Divine Orbs.
- Consistent Returns – Various other loot drops that help players break even or minimize losses.
High-Value Drops
The most valuable item that can drop from The Trial Master is the Adorned Jewel, which boasts a 2% drop chance. This jewel rolls between 0% and 100% on its single modifier and always drops in a corrupted state. The safest bet for profit is selling it unidentified, as identified versions with poor rolls can plummet in value.
- Base Value (Unidentified): ~111 Divine Orbs
- 75%+ Roll: ~160 Divine Orbs
- Perfect 100% Roll: Potentially 1-2 Mirrors (thousands of Divine Orbs)
- Poor Rolls (<15%): Worth 1 Divine or less
The other major drop is Mahles’ Macation, a powerful shield that can be sold either uncorrupted or as a fully optimized item.
- Base Value (Unidentified, Uncorrupted): ~3 Divine Orbs
- 600%+ Increased Effect on Socketed Soul Cores + Third Rune Socket (Corrupted): ~12 Divine Orbs
- Best-in-Slot Rolls: 100+ Divine Orbs
Lastly, Corrupted Inscribed Ultimatums can drop. These allow you to wager up to 3 Divine Orbs in a subsequent Trial of Chaos, with the potential to double them if successful. This makes them an easy, quick profit if used correctly.
How to Farm The Trial Master
Step 1: Acquiring the Necessary Fragments
To access The Trial Master, players must collect three specific Fates:
- Cowardly Fate (from Chimera miniboss)
- Deadly Fate (from Uka Chua miniboss)
- Victorious Fate (from Plague Bird miniboss)
Each of these drops from the 10th Round minibosses in Trial of Chaos. However, instead of manually grinding for them, the recommended method is to buy them upfront to save time. At the time of testing, a full set of Fates cost approximately 530 Exalted Orbs (~1 Divine per set).
Step 2: Running The Trial Master Encounter
Once you reach Round 10 of a Trial of Chaos, collect your Soul Cores and proceed to socket the three Fates into a door, unsealing it. This opens an elevator to The Trial Master, where you can engage in battle.
Step 3: Optimizing Your Build for Fast Kills
The Trial Master has 12 million HP, making high-damage builds crucial for efficiency. As demonstrated in testing, a well-optimized build can kill him in under a second, drastically improving farming speed.
Results from 15 Consecutive Runs
Key Drops
- Adorned Jewel: 0 (Unlucky, but within probability)
- Mahles’ Macation Shield: 2 (15% drop chance each)
- Total Currency from Soul Cores and Fragments: 12 Divine + 40 Exalted
- Additional Uniques and Rare Drops: 1 Divine + 100 Exalted
Total Profits
- Raw Currency (Divines & Exalts): ~20 Divine + 180 Exalted
- Value of Shields (Sold Unidentified): ~6 Divine
- Total Value Generated: ~26 Divine + 180 Exalted
Total Costs
- 15 Full Trial Master Runs: 15 Divine (~1 Divine per set of Fates)
Net Profit Analysis
- Overall Profit: 5 Divine + 180 Exalted
- Profit per Run: ~0.33 Divine + 12 Exalted
Key Takeaways
1. The Trial Master Is a Gamble
Farming The Trial Master is a high-risk, high-reward strategy. While big-ticket drops like the Adorned Jewel can generate game-changing profits, there’s no guarantee you’ll hit them in a given set of runs.
2. Trials of Chaos Are More Consistent
If you prioritize steady income, sticking to Trials of Chaos alone may be more profitable than taking the risk with The Trial Master. The runs in our testing showed that all raw currency and drops from Trials of Chaos alone amounted to 14 Divine + 180 Exalted, whereas the Trial Master himself contributed only 2 Shields (~6 Divine total), resulting in an overall net loss of 9 Divine for Trial Master runs.
3. Sell Unidentified Items When Possible
Both the Adorned Jewel and Mahles’ Macation Shield are best sold unidentified to maximize profits. Identifying them can lead to significantly diminished value unless you roll top-tier stats.
4. Buy Fates Instead of Farming Them
Instead of grinding for Fates manually, it’s much more efficient to buy them outright. The time spent farming minibosses in Trials of Chaos can be better used to earn currency elsewhere.
Final Verdict: Is It Worth It?
If you enjoy gambling for high-value lottery drops, The Trial Master can be a fun and potentially lucrative farm. However, if you’re risk-averse and prefer guaranteed currency generation, farming only Trials of Chaos and skipping The Trial Master is the better move. Based on this 15-run test, The Trial Master resulted in a net loss without a big-ticket drop, whereas Trials of Chaos alone provided steady, consistent profit.
Recommendation
- For consistent income: Stick to Trials of Chaos only.
- For big wins with risk: Try The Trial Master, but expect variance.
Final Note
This test provides a realistic expectation of farming The Trial Master, but results will vary. If you decide to take on the challenge, ensure you have a solid Path of Exile 2 Currency for sale base to handle potential losses. Good luck, Exiles!