Testing Ground

The Testing Ground is a risk-free instanced map where you can try out your build and measure your damage without losing anything. Hit the training stakes, fight the raid bosses from ACT6 to ACT9, tweak your buffs and modes with a dedicated NPC, and read your numbers in peace. You can enter alone or bring your whole group, and entry is completely free.

Step	How it works
Enter the Testing Ground	Talk to the Testing Ground NPC in VaryaVille, click the Testing Grounds dialogue field and confirm. Entry is free. You can go in solo, or as a group where every member confirms to join. You are then teleported into your private instance.
Pick a target	The map is filled with training stakes for every element (Neutral, Fire, Water, Light, Dark), each in an Elite and a Normal version, plus the raid bosses from ACT6 to ACT9 and the boss Witch Laurena. Targets never die, so you can test sustained damage as long as you like.
Set up with the Penguin NPC	Use the Penguin NPC on the test map to apply a Physical or Magical damage buff, add tattoo buffs, or instantly reset all buffs to start a clean test. You are free to test any type of damage or buff effect.
Toggle test modes	From the same NPC you can switch on No Cooldown Mode (skills reset instantly), toggle PvP Mode, enable Damage Broadcast to read your hits, or clear PvP buffs for you and your team.
Leave when done	Confirm to exit at any time. Your testing buffs are removed and you are returned to the exact spot you came from.

Completely risk-free: no loot, no items lost, and you cannot die. If you are knocked out you respawn after 1 second with full HP and MP.
PvP and skill cooldowns are both configurable from the Penguin NPC. PvP is off by default.
Each session lasts about 2 hours, with periodic time warnings. The instance closes when the time runs out or when everyone leaves.
All testing buffs and modes are cleared the moment you step out, so nothing follows you back to the live world.

How to Access

To enter the test room, use the Time Circle skill and select the option shown in the screenshot below.

Penguin NPC

Once you are on the test map, use the Penguin NPC to receive buffs or tattoo-related enhancements. You are free to test any type of damage or buff effect.