Preview Guide: Horrific Visions Revisited in the 11.1.5 Update

As we prepare for the return of Horrific Visions in the upcoming 11.1.5 update, players can expect a blend of new challenges and familiar mechanics from the original Horrific Visions. Based on Blizzard's recent content reveal, let's explore how the new iteration will mirror the old one while introducing exciting enhancements.

Understanding Faceless Masks

Faceless Maskswill make a comeback, serving the same purpose as before: to increase gear item level and enhance rewards from the chests at the end of the Horrific Vision. Notably, using a mask will grant you a20% boost in Corrupted Mementoscollected throughout your run.

Activating Faceless Masks

Before starting your Horrific Vision withWrathion, you can activate or deactivate a mask at one of the five altars located on the platform. If an altar is glowing, it is interactable, and in group settings, only one player needs to have the mask equipped to activate it.

Types of Masks and Their Effects

The five masks return with their unique attributes, each increasing enemy damage and health by25%while applying a specific debuff to the player:

Faceless Mask of the Long Night: Reduces Maximum Sanity by 50%.
Faceless Mask of the Burned Bridge: Moving spawns void zones that drain sanity.
Faceless Mask of the Daredevil: Increases all sanity damage from enemies by 400%.
Faceless Mask of the Pained: Introduces 2 Madnesses in each area.
Faceless Mask of the Dark Imagination: Spawns an enemy of the void when below 50% sanity.

Gear Rewards and Item Levels

In the new iteration of Horrific Visions, players can expect to earn gear rewards based on their performance, similar to the previous version. Based on the current item level tiers in World of Warcraft, the gear obtained from Horrific Visions will likely fall between Veteran and Heroic difficulty.

Gear Rewards Breakdown

Here’s a glimpse of how item levels may be structured in the new Horrific Visions:

No Mask:
- First completion of the week: Veteran Gear 1/8
- Second completion of the week: Veteran Gear 2/8
- Third or more completions of the week: Normal Gear 1/8
Using Masks:
- 5 Masks: Hero Gear 1/6
- 4 Masks: Normal Gear 6/8
- 3 Masks: Normal Gear 5/8
- 2 Masks: Veteran Gear 4/8
- 1 Mask: Veteran Gear 3/8

As a point of reference, the current gear upgrade track consists of various item levels, and it is expected that the rewards from Horrific Visions will align within that framework, offering valuable upgrades for players tackling these challenges.

New Features and Challenges

With the return of Horrific Visions, players can look forward to a nostalgic yet refreshed experience. You will be challenged to maintain sanity while completing objectives inN’Zoth’s corrupted versionsofStormwindandOrgrimmar. You can choose to go solo or form a party, with the option to invite aConstruct of Soridormicompanion for assistance.Players will also be able to activate higher difficulties for greater rewards, includingHeroic difficulty items.In addition, a new currency calledDisplaced Corrupted Mementoswill be introduced, allowing players to spend it at vendors for previous rewards such as mounts, toys, transmogs, and weapon enchantments.

The Future of Gear Progression

While the Legendary cloak is no longer part of the game, players may see something similar or potentially no cloak at all in the new Horrific Visions. This shift opens up opportunities for new gear progression systems that could enhance gameplay without relying on the previous cloak mechanics.