The War Within Patch 11.1.7: Hourglass of Horrific Visions talent tree guide
Learn how to improve the Hourglass of Horrific Visions, pick suitable talents for solo and group play, and make your Horrific Visions runs more efficient.

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Key takeaways
- The Hourglass of Horrific Visions is a new talent system for Horrific Visions game mode.
- Talents are unlocked using Echo of N’zoth, bought with Displaced Corrupted Mementos.
- Upgrade costs increase weekly, making early talent choices important.
- Solo and group Hourglass of Horrific Visions builds differ, so pick talents based on your preferred playstyle.
- Gift of the Titans is now available!
If you’re diving into the Revisited Horrific Visions in Patch 11.1.7, the new Hourglass of Horrific Visions talent tree is key to your success. Whether you’re running solo or with a group, picking the right upgrades can make your runs smoother, faster, and more rewarding. In this guide, we’ll break down how the system works, how to unlock each talent efficiently, and which builds are best suited for your playstyle.
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What is Hourglass of Horrific Visions
The Hourglass of Horrific Visions is a new upgrade tree introduced for the revamped Horrific Visions, designed to help you survive these challenging scenarios more effectively. It’s a streamlined version of the old Titanic Research system.
Hourglass of Horrific Visions location in Dornogal:
/way 34.0 68.6


How to upgrade Hourglass of Horrific Visions
To unlock Hourglass talents, you’ll need Echo of N’zoth from Augermu in Dornogal. Echo of N’zoth is purchased using Displaced Corrupted Mementos. The cost increases with each upgrade.
Augermu location in Dornogal:
/way 34.0 68.6
While every player will eventually unlock all the talents, the cost of unlocking them starts at 20 Displaced Corrupted Mementos and can go up to 1500. Progress in Horrific Visions is time-gated over 3 weeks, which makes the order in which you unlock talents especially important early on.
How many Displaced Corrupted Mementos are needed for each Echo of N’zoth:
Week | Displaced Corrupted Mementos cost |
---|---|
1 | 20 / 100 / 300 / 500 |
2 | 700 / 800 / 900 / 1000 |
3 | 1100 / 1200 / 1300 / 1400 / 1500 |
Below is a suggested path for unlocking talents, whether you’re running Horrific Visions solo or in a group.
Hourglass of Horrific Visions talents

Here’s a full list of talents. You’ll begin with Orb Operation Manual, but after that, your upgrade path can vary based on your playstyle and preferences.
Solo play
Your solo talent build for the Hourglass of Horrific Visions should look like this:
- Orb Operation Manual
- Steeled Mind 1
- Singular Sanitation Expertise
- Expansive Mind
- Steeled Mind 2
- Steeled Mind 3
- Singular Sanitation Expertise 2
- Singular Sanitation Expertise 3
- Expansive Mind 2
- Expansive Mind 3
- Emergency Cranial Defibrillation
- Steeled Mind 4
- Synchronized Mind Stabilizer
This build focuses on personal buffs, starting with Steeled Mind, which reduces your Sanity drain. Singular Sanitation Expertise also offers strong benefits to you directly, with limited value for allies. Expansive Mind is considered the lowest priority in the solo setup.
Party play
Your party talent build for the Hourglass of Horrific Visions should look like this:
- Orb Operation Manual
- Steeled Mind 1
- Expansive Mind
- Singular Sanitation Expertise
- Steeled Mind 2
- Steeled Mind 3
- Expansive Mind 2
- Expansive Mind 3
- Singular Sanitation Expertise 2
- Singular Sanitation Expertise 3
- Emergency Cranial Defibrillation
- Steeled Mind 4
- Synchronized Mind Stabilizer
The party build also prioritizes Steeled Mind early, as reducing Sanity drain is crucial in all situations. However, it includes Expansive Mind earlier in the path, providing valuable buffs to both you and your allies.
Conclusion
That’s everything you need to know about proper Hourglass of Horrific Visions talent progression. Choose your talents wisely to minimize trouble during your runs. We’ll keep this guide updated with any new builds, changes, or nerfs as they are introduced.
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