MMOexp Grow a Garden: Trephina isn't just a stat stick

In Path of Exile 2, unique weapons play a critical role in defining powerful builds, and Trephina, a unique Forge Maul, is one such weapon that can give melee characters an early edge. With high stun potential and guaranteed critical hits under the right conditions, Trephina is not just a novelty, it's a strategic asset. In this guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about how to get Trephina in Path of Exile 2, how it fits into your builds, and how farming it can even help you earn valuable POE2 Currency.

What Is Trephina

Trephina is a Unique Two-Handed Mace (Forge Maul) designed to maximize early-game physical damage and capitalize on stun mechanics.

Trephina - Item Overview:

    Type: Two-Handed Mace (Forge Maul)

    Physical Damage: 29–39

    Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%

    Attacks per Second: 1.05

    Weapon Range: 1.3 metres

    Required Level: 11

    Required Strength: 27

Implicit and Unique Mods:

    Adds (12–25) to (22–25) Physical Damage

    (10–15)% increased Attack Speed

    Causes (30–50)% increased Stun Buildup

    Always deals Critical Hits against Heavy Stunned Enemies

Trephina is clearly intended for players who want to engage in heavy melee combat with a focus on stun mechanics. The combination of increased stun buildup and automatic critical strikes against stunned enemies makes this an excellent early-to-mid game weapon for aggressive melee builds.

Why Use Trephina

Trephina isn't just a stat stick, it enables a playstyle.

Early Game Dominance

For melee builds relying on stuns (like Juggernaut or Slayer variants), Trephina is ideal. The increased stun buildup helps you keep enemies locked down, while the guaranteed crits against Heavy Stunned enemies ensure high burst damage.

Build Synergy

Trephina works best with:

    Stun-focused passives on the skill tree

    Melee skills like Ground Slam, Sunder, or Heavy Strike

    Support gems that amplify stun duration or area of effect

Transition Weapon

It's perfect for the first 20–30 levels of gameplay. After that, you can either keep it for niche builds or sell it for POE 2 Currency to fund gear upgrades.

How to flip Trephina for profit

Because Trephina is a unique item with specific use cases, it's not always a high-volume seller. However, during the first few days of a league or after a balance patch that buffs stun mechanics, demand can spike.

Here's how to flip Trephina for profit:

    Farm areas with high drop rates for level 10–15 uniques

    List good-roll Trephinas on trade sites for a modest profit

    Accept offers in bulk or bundled with other early-game uniques

Even if you don't sell Trephina at high prices, you can consistently earn POE 2 Currency by farming and flipping low-level unique.

Final Thoughts

Trephina is more than just a cool-looking two-handed mace, it's a legitimate tool for melee builds that lean into stun mechanics. While it may not be endgame-viable, it offers fantastic utility in the early stages of Path of Exile 2 and can help newer players understand combat pacing, crit interactions, and the value of POE 2 Exalted Orbs crowd control.

Whether you're looking to add it to your build or trade it for some extra POE 2 Currency, Trephina is a weapon worth hunting down.