Horde Survival · Action RPG

Halls of Torment guide

A dark fantasy horde-survival roguelite where characters, traits, abilities, items, and quest unlocks create a large build-planning search cluster.

PC · Mobile19 focused guidesLast reviewed August 4, 2026

Official artwork · Halls of Torment on Steam Reviewed collection

Current answer

What players need to know now.

Halls of Torment is Chasing Carrots' single-player horde-survival action RPG. A run combines one hero's main weapon with abilities, traits and retrieved equipment, while quests unlock characters, marks, potions, items, stages and endgame systems. The original PC game left Early Access on September 24, 2024; official Premium and free mobile editions now coexist, and official PS5 and Xbox Series editions launched October 28, 2025. Those products must be identified before a build or unlock answer is reused.

Last reviewed August 4, 2026

Official availability

Verified products

Product	Official route	Important boundary
Original PC game	Steam	Single-player release by Chasing Carrots; 1.0 launched September 24, 2024.
Console edition	PS5 and Xbox Series X\|S	Released October 28, 2025; Xbox also lists PC and Play Anywhere support.
Premium mobile	Google Play and Apple App Store	Paid Erabit port with classic 30-minute structure and optional Boglands DLC.
Free mobile adaptation	Google Play and Apple App Store	Separate free-to-play design with shorter battles, gems, purchases and different progression.

Progression model

A run build and a permanent unlock plan work together

Layer	Decision	Reliable rule
Hero and mark	Main weapon plus shared class traits	Choose for the quest and Hall, not a context-free rank.
Abilities and traits	Independent attacks and their scaling	Concentrate upgrades into a few compatible damage sources.
Equipment and potions	Permanent loadout and controlled choices	Retrieve useful items and save potions for important trait tiers.
Quests and endgame	Unlocks, artifacts, Agony and the Vault	Record the exact version, DLC ownership and reward before farming.

First clears

Six low-regret decisions

1
Use the quest boards as a progression map instead of grinding an unnamed goal.
2
Keep one attack for crowd coverage and another plan for elites or the Lord.
3
Unlock the Wellkeeper, then retrieve equipment that improves several future runs.
4
Treat an ability, its traits and its upgrades as one package rather than collecting six unrelated attacks.
5
Use the installed edition as authority: Steam, Premium mobile and free mobile do not share one economy or content table.
6
Label every DLC, patch and community mechanic claim with a date and source.

Editorial scope

Quest Meridian checks availability, release dates and shipped updates against platform-owner stores and Chasing Carrots announcements. Detailed mechanics use the current client and a dated community wiki as a secondary reference. We do not claim unperformed hands-on tests, merge the free mobile adaptation with the original game, distribute modified files or invent codes and currencies from search phrases.

Guide library

Start with the Halls of Torment answer you need.

Beginner guide

First runs, quest-led progression, item retrieval, build discipline and low-regret unlock order

A first-clear route that teaches the camp and quest loop before late-game tier lists or DLC assumptions.

Reviewed guideFirst runs, quest-led progression, item retrieval, build discipline and low-regret unlock order

Characters

Base heroes, Bardcore and Boglands characters, marks, roles and version-aware unlock evidence

A roster directory that separates base, free-update and paid-DLC heroes and explains what a mark actually transfers.

Reviewed guideBase heroes, Bardcore and Boglands characters, marks, roles and version-aware unlock evidence

Builds

Main weapon identity, abilities, traits, marks, equipment and repeatable build construction

A build framework that starts with damage delivery and failure mode rather than copying one lucky end-game screenshot.

Reviewed guideMain weapon identity, abilities, traits, marks, equipment and repeatable build construction

Abilities & traits

Ability acquisition, rank gates, upgrades, class traits, Force, Multistrike, direct and effect damage

A mechanics glossary that explains which modifiers can affect a source instead of treating every positive number as universal damage.

Reviewed guideAbility acquisition, rank gates, upgrades, class traits, Force, Multistrike, direct and effect damage

Tier list

Characters, abilities, items, equipment and marks ranked under visible test conditions

A transparent ranking method that changes with stage, artifacts, DLC, quest goal and available Torment Shards.

Reviewed guideCharacters, abilities, items, equipment and marks ranked under visible test conditions

Items & artifacts

Loot, equipment slots, the Well, stash, rare variants, artifacts, marks and named-item use cases

An item lifecycle guide from chest drop to Well retrieval, stash purchase, variant use and artifact-modified run.

Reviewed guideLoot, equipment slots, the Well, stash, rare variants, artifacts, marks and named-item use cases

Potions & herbs

Cupbearer progression, potion functions, random herb positions, Wellkeeper clues and stage secrets

A collection method that identifies the correct Hall and tool without inventing a permanent coordinate for a randomized herb.

Reviewed guideCupbearer progression, potion functions, random herb positions, Wellkeeper clues and stage secrets

Stages & bosses

Base halls, Boglands, enemy pressure, Lords, time and kill triggers, map tools and boss preparation

A stage ledger that labels DLC and explains how each Hall's pressure changes the build before naming a boss counter.

Reviewed guideBase halls, Boglands, enemy pressure, Lords, time and kill triggers, map tools and boss preparation

Quests & achievements

Quest boards, Steam achievements, console trophies, named challenges and reward verification

A completion ledger that separates in-game quests from platform achievements and records the reward before recommending a farm.

Reviewed guideQuest boards, Steam achievements, console trophies, named challenges and reward verification

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Agony & Vault

Agony scaling, Shrine of Torment, artifacts, Vault milestones, shard upgrades and post-clear goals

An endgame route that separates difficulty systems, permanent shard investment and the Lord of Greed clear.

Reviewed guideAgony scaling, Shrine of Torment, artifacts, Vault milestones, shard upgrades and post-clear goals

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Gold & farming

Real currencies, quest rewards, item retrieval costs, repeatable gold routes and false gem terminology

A named-resource guide that explains what Gold and Torment Shards do and corrects generic coin, gem and diamond searches.

Reviewed guideReal currencies, quest rewards, item retrieval costs, repeatable gold routes and false gem terminology

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Mobile editions

Premium port, free adaptation, Android/iOS listings, purchases, run length, saves, controller and DLC boundaries

A product-level comparison that prevents PC or Premium guides from being silently applied to the redesigned free mobile edition.

Reviewed guidePremium port, free adaptation, Android/iOS listings, purchases, run length, saves, controller and DLC boundaries

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Platforms & download

Steam, Xbox Series, Windows Xbox app, PS5, mobile stores, Prelude demo, languages and unsupported Switch claims

A verified storefront directory using platform-owner pages instead of repacks, keys of unknown origin or assumed console ports.

Reviewed guideSteam, Xbox Series, Windows Xbox app, PS5, mobile stores, Prelude demo, languages and unsupported Switch claims

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Multiplayer & offline

Single-player status, offline-capable editions, cloud features and unsafe multiplayer-mod claims

A direct mode answer that distinguishes cloud saves and store connectivity from a real co-op game mode.

Reviewed guideSingle-player status, offline-capable editions, cloud features and unsafe multiplayer-mod claims

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Updates & DLC

PC 1.0, console launch, Bardcore, The Boglands, 2026 patches and announced Archives content

A dated release ledger that separates shipped content, free updates, paid DLC and announced-but-unreleased work.

Reviewed guidePC 1.0, console launch, Bardcore, The Boglands, 2026 patches and announced Archives content

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Review & comparisons

Audience fit, control, run structure, equipment progression, platform scope and comparison criteria

A source-derived purchase analysis that compares control and progression loops without fabricating a personal playthrough.

Reviewed guideAudience fit, control, run structure, equipment progression, platform scope and comparison criteria

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Wiki & community

Official sources, volunteer mechanics tables, community builds, videos, ambiguous results and freshness checks

A source-routing page showing which outlet owns release facts, exact mechanics, troubleshooting or build opinions.

Reviewed guideOfficial sources, volunteer mechanics tables, community builds, videos, ambiguous results and freshness checks

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Troubleshooting

Crashes, clean launch, graphics selection, controller, display, language, saves and Wellkeeper state

A preserve-first recovery sequence that starts with version and edition before changing files, saves or device settings.

Reviewed guideCrashes, clean launch, graphics selection, controller, display, language, saves and Wellkeeper state

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Cheat & mod risks

Trainers, modified packages, generators, fake redemption claims, legitimate secrets and supported alternatives

A safety-first answer that hosts no trainer, crack, modified package, generator, credential form or purchase bypass.

Reviewed guideTrainers, modified packages, generators, fake redemption claims, legitimate secrets and supported alternatives

Useful links

Official and reference sources

Use the official listing for safe availability and the supporting references for version-sensitive details.

This collection was reviewed August 4, 2026. Individual guides are published only after their own factual review is complete.