Mask of Multitude not dropping: Another bug or time-gated content?
Patch 11.1.5 bugs persist as players report the Mask of Multitude not dropping in Horrific Visions, raising concerns over missing rewards and progression.
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Key takeaways:
- Mask of Multitude likely bugged – Players report only receiving four out of five masks despite full clears, with no clear pattern or official response.
- Core systems are time-gated – Enchantments and talent trees unlock gradually over weeks, limiting early progression.
- Patch 11.1.5 lacks polish – Bugs like the missing mask and broken scenario raise concerns about Blizzard’s quality assurance.
Patch 11.1.5 seems to be bringing more bugs than expected. With the launch of Horrific Visions Revisited guide: The War Within 11.1.5, active players noticed that while Blizzard claimed there are 5 obtainable masks, only 4 actually drop. The Mask of Multitude appears to be missing entirely, as it doesn’t seem to drop from any mobs.
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This situation feels especially contradictory in light of Ion Hazzikostas’ recent comments about patch 11.1.5. Rather than prioritizing quality assurance and a polished player experience, it seems Blizzard continues to lean into staggered content delivery.
Mask of Multitude not dropping
Several players have reported inconsistencies with obtaining the Mask of Multitude tied to the Horrific Vision progression in The War Within patch 11.1.5. Although official sources state that five masks should be obtainable, many players are only able to secure four after completing full clears using various challenge modifiers.
Reports suggest that even after clearing all elite enemies, side objectives, and optional encounters, the Mask of Multitude does not appear in the reward cache. Some users claim to have completed nearly identical runs—some receiving the missing item, others not—despite seemingly fulfilling the same conditions. Variations include whether certain non-combat NPCs or hidden mobs were engaged, though no consistent pattern has emerged.
A few players suggest the missing item may require more than just a full clear with multiple challenge modifiers, possibly hinting at hidden or undocumented requirements. However, others lean toward this being a bug introduced in the current patch, particularly since similar issues were not present during testing phases.
Blizzard has yet to respond to Mask of Multitude bug
At this point, there is no official confirmation on Mask of Multitude situation from the developers on whether this is intended as a time-gated progression or an actual bug. Given the volume and consistency of reports, it appears more likely to be an oversight rather than planned gating. Players are advised to report their runs and await a fix or clarification in a future update.
This isn’t the first time Blizzard has left a progression-breaking bug unresolved. In patch 11.1.5, for example, players on release couldn’t complete the Nightfall scenario due to a bug with the final boss—hindering event completion and frustrating those trying to engage with the content.
Confirmed time-gated content of the Horrific Visions
With the return of Horrific Visions on live servers, several other systems (Besides Faceless Mask of Multitude) have been confirmed to be intentionally time-gated—just as some players had observed during the PTR phase. Despite The War Within patch 11.1.5 being live for nearly a month, full access to all vision-related features will take additional weeks due to these restrictions.
Enchantments with corruption effects
The first time gate affects new helmet enchantments that bring back legacy corruption effects. These come in two tiers—Lesser and Greater—each with different stat strengths. To unlock them, players must complete quests tied to resource gathering:
- Lesser Rune Enchants are unlocked through a quest Borrowing Corruption requiring 8 Black Blood Residue (dropped from bosses in corrupted Horrific Visions zones) and 500 Displaced Mementos.
- Greater Rune Enchants require a separate quest Enhancing Corruption needing 8 Black Blood Coagulate (from bosses in Visions only) and 1000 Mementos.
As of the current week, only the Borrowing Corruption quest is available. The Enhancing Corruption has yet to appear, suggesting it will unlock in future weeks—though it’s unclear exactly when.
The Hourglass of Horrific Visions talent tree
The second gate affects the Hourglass of Horrific Visions. Progression through this tree requires Echoes of N’Zoth, which are exchanged for relics from the vendor.
This tree is restricted both by escalating currency costs and a weekly unlock cap. Players can unlock:
- 4 talents in Week 1
- 4 more in Week 2
- 5 additional talents in Week 3
This means full tree progression (13 regular talents plus 1 bonus) will take a minimum of three weeks—regardless of how many Echoes a player has stockpiled. These talents are essential for high-difficulty content, making this a significant limiter on early-game performance.
Note:
While the current issues—especially the missing Mask of Multitude—are frustrating, it’s worth noting that Blizzard has responded to community feedback. They’ve removed the time-gate on cosmetic items and Mementos rewards from event vendors, allowing players to purchase them freely.
Community reaction
Much of the community’s outrage centers around the time-gated nature of the event overall. Players have pointed out that a returning event, which introduces no major new mechanics or clear connection to The War Within storyline, should be fully accessible from the start, but not artificially restricted by Blizzard.
Against this backdrop, individual bug reports about the Mask of Multitude are receiving little attention, especially since the issue seems to affect only some players rather than the entire player base. So far, all we’ve seen are scattered reports.
Some players have even suggested that there might be no bug at all. According to them, those affected may have simply missed a specific trash mob in Stormwind (for example, monster in the canals of Stormwind) or overlooked another requirement. The criteria for obtaining the Mask of Multitude changed since the PTR, and not all players are aware of the current version.
Conclusion
Once again, Blizzard is rolling out content in portions, reinforcing a clear time-gated structure, blended with bugs affecting progression. The situation is made worse by the ongoing issues with the Faceless Mask of Multitude, which appears to be missing despite players meeting all known requirements. Whether this is an oversight or an unannounced delay, it continues to undermine player trust and disrupt the overall experience of Horrific Visions Revisited.
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Thanks for reading, and wishing you a great week ahead!
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