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Hell Is Us: Closing Timeloops and Defeating Guardians

Hell Is Us How to Close Timeloops and Defeat Time Loop Guardians

Timeloops in Hell Is Us are hazardous anomalies that spawn enemies endlessly until deactivated. Neglecting them risks destabilizing entire areas, making their closure essential. Rewards include Good Deeds progress, Glyphs, Relics, and upgrades.

Timeloop Mechanics

  • Guardians – Powerful enemies tied to each rift must be eliminated first.
  • Amine Prisms – Used to seal Timeloops permanently after defeating Guardians.
  • Safety – Closing rifts stops enemy respawns and unlocks exploration benefits.

Step 1: Unlocking the Guardian Detector

Progress to Vyssa Hills and solve the Watcher’s Nest puzzle to encounter Gildas Brom (the Old Vigil). He provides:

  • A Guardian Detector to locate enemies.
  • An Amine Prism – Sigma for closing early rifts.

Step 2: Eliminating Guardians

  • Activate the Guardian Detector to follow black smoke trails.
  • Defeat all Guardians in the region to trigger a hum signaling the Timeloop’s accessibility.

Step 3: Sealing the Timeloop

  • Enter the rift after defeating all Guardians to witness lore-related scenes.
  • Use the Amine Prism matching the rift’s symbol (Sigma, Theta, or Rho) to collapse it.

Note: Guardians remain defeated even if you exit, allowing you to return later with the correct Prism.

Acquiring Amine Prisms

These consumables are obtained through:

  • Story progression (e.g., Gildas Brom, Ziel Traitor).
  • Exploration (Vaults of Forbidden Knowledge, chests).
  • Good Deeds, Mysteries, and boss arenas.

Prism Types:

  • Sigma: Early-game zones like Senedra and Acasa.
  • Theta: Mid-game areas such as Talju.
  • Rho: Late-game regions including Auriga Museum.

Benefits of Closing Timeloops

  • Safety: Stop enemy respawns in cleared zones.
  • Progression: Unlock Glyphs, Relics, and Gildas Brom’s rewards.
  • Exploration: Complete Good Deeds objectives.

FAQ

When can I start closing Timeloops?

After meeting Gildas Brom in Vyssa Hills.

Do Guardians return after being killed?

No—defeated Guardians stay dead permanently.

What if I don’t have the right Prism?

You must return later with the correct type to seal the rift.

Do difficulty settings affect rewards?

No—Timeloop rewards are consistent across all difficulties.