Set Up Your First Pocket Watch and Choose a Time Mode

Crafting and Equipping

Craft a Copper Chronometer as your starter watch—this is the easiest temporal device to obtain. Once crafted, hold it in your hand and you're ready to activate time manipulation.

Opening the Mode Selection Menu

With your watch equipped, press Shift + Right-Click to open the radial mode selection wheel. This displays all available temporal modes your current watch tier can unlock.

Selecting Your First Mode

For beginners, Slow Motion is ideal. It reduces world speed to 25% while you retain normal movement, letting you react to threats without the complexity of full time freezing. Hover over your choice and click to select it.

Activating Temporal Power

Once a mode is selected, press Right-Click (or tap V) while holding the watch to activate it. You'll see a visual effect confirming the mode is active.

Upgrading When Ready

As you progress, craft a Gilded Chronos Watch for longer power duration and your first rune socket, unlocking passive defensive abilities.