In Valor Mortis, you step into the shoes of William, a soldier amidst the chaos of a plague-ridden battlefield. Your agility with a sword and supernatural abilities will be put to the test as you contend with morbid creatures and guiding voices. The early game can feel overwhelming, especially if you overlook critical items for healing or boosting your combat prowess.
Many players initially struggle with the enemies and often waste resources, so it’s crucial to stay aware of your surroundings and gather what you can without rushing in. Trust me, taking the time to explore can save your skin later on when tougher enemies rear their heads.
Before you delve into the action, make sure you know how to use your Ferroflask for healing; it can be a lifesaver on your journey. Understanding how to utilize and upgrade your abilities at various lanterns will significantly impact your success.
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The Battlefield
First Fork
Climbable Branches
The Power Of Fire
Escaping The Field
The Boss And Certain Defeat
The journey begins as William wakes up on a grim battlefield littered with corpses. Head straight to the ledge and vault over to find yourself armed with the saber. Watch for that wooden bridge; it will collapse as you try to cross. Stay ready with your *Ferroflask* to heal up when you take that fall.
After the jump, an enemy appears ahead. Take it down and leap over the ledge to encounter another unsuspecting foe — a quick backstab will do the trick. Two more soldiers occupy the area, so plan your attacks wisely.
Continue moving forward, and to your right, you’ll spot the remains of the bridge that collapsed. This time, take the left path. You’ll find a document near a corpse titled Eternal Guard’s Orders — grab it for some lore! Keep pushing onward to uncover more secrets.
There will be an enemy ahead. Defeat it and jump over the ledge. You’ll find another enemy here, but it’s not aware of your presence. Walk up to it and backstab it. There will be two more soldiers here.
As you keep moving, you’ll find the bridge that broke down earlier to your right. Take the path going left. There’s a document in front of a body that states Eternal Guard’s Orders. Pick it up and keep moving.
At the fork in the road, you’ll find a gunman mindlessly shooting at the horizon. A well-timed backstab could give you an edge, but don’t get too comfortable; another enemy lurks nearby.
Take the right path initially; it leads to a dead end but rewards you with a helmet of the Eternal Guards. You’ll also discover a glowing orb in the area, although it can’t be interacted with just yet.
Return to the fork and take the left path, where you’ll find a cannon and hear Napoleon’s voice echoing in the background. Soon, a broken bridge appears ahead with another path leading right.
Navigate the gap in the bridge with a jump. Enemies await on the other side, one of whom resembles a position of strength—likely a captain or squad leader. They take a few more hits and parries to stagger, so stay alert.
A nearby climbable branch allows for unique navigation. These branches will assist you in making strategic jumps over gaps. Once you find your way across, drop onto the rocks below.
Crouch under the tree trunk ahead to confront an axe-wielding foe. Be prepared for unblockable attacks, and utilize dodging techniques effectively to defeat him.
Don’t jump into the water right after. Instead, veer to the right; there’s a hidden path leading forward.
Fire attacks consume your nephtoglobin gauge, visible as a purple bar beneath your health meter. You can refill this by dealing damage to enemies, making it vital for sustaining your fire attacks.
Drop down to the lantern below and clear the path blocked by tissues using your fire ability. Progress through this macabre field of bodies while keeping an eye out for a gunman above a wooden tower — eliminate him first as you explore.
Continuing on, you’ll stumble upon another locked cage. It’ll slam shut behind you, trapping you with three soldiers. This is a showcase for your fire ability; use it to your advantage in the confined space.
Keep heading straight from the lantern, but watch out for a gunman. Use the wooden structures as cover to make your way towards the tower and dispatch the shooter.
Before you move on, prepare for an ambush! Enemies will launch a carriage towards you. Dash to avoid being hit and then take them out swiftly.
Carry on down the path, but make sure to explore the area before jumping over another ledge, as there’s a treasure chest containing an *Amber called Iron Grip*. Equip it at a lantern for added benefits.
As you step into the open field, you’ll find a final lantern signaling the end of Chapter 1. Rest up here, prepare for what lies ahead, and strengthen your character before moving on.
The arena opens wide to reveal your first boss: General Lothaire, the Eagle-Bearer. He’s unlike any foe you’ve encountered, deformed and fearsome.
After your interaction, you’ll notice two others still resistant to the plague, setting the stage for Chapter 2: Regroup.
This marks the conclusion of the Valor Mortis Chapter 1 walkthrough. Gear up and keep exploring this dark journey!
Fahad Suleman is an avid fan of fighting games who spends most of his time writing walkthroughs and reviews for cozy indie titles or mashing around in Tekken. If he’s not writing or playing any games, you’ll often find him watching historical videos on YouTube for hours.
The fire ability is useful in this scenario. Once you’ve defeated the soldiers, you can interact with the iron doors to open them up. There will be a lantern just ahead of the cage.
Escaping The Field
From the lantern, keep going straight. You’ll arrive at a path where a gunman is shooting at you from a tower at the front. Use the wooden structures to shield yourself as you move towards the tower and get rid of the gunman.
Keep going. You’ll eventually arrive in a field where the enemies launch a carriage in your direction. Immediately dash away and get rid of the enemies.
Jump from the ledge at the edge of the plain. There will be an enemy down below. You can use a sprinting jump and then press the attack button in mid-air to land a plunging attack on the soldier below.
Keep going on the path. There’s a ledge here that you can jump on, but go to the end of the path first before jumping over the ledge because you’ll find a chest here with an Amber called Iron Grip. You can equip it later at a lantern.
As you reach the open field, you’ll find a lantern here. Chapter 1 will end here. Rest at the lantern, but keep going.
The Boss And Certain Defeat
Walk into the large open arena. You’ll find a boss here called General Lothaire, the Eagle-Bearer. It’s more deformed than any enemy you’ve encountered so far.
Fortunately, you don’t have to survive this boss battle. As you’re defeated, you’ll be rescued by a strange man instead of waking up at the last lantern.
The man will introduce himself as Lucjan. After the conversation, you’ll find out that there are two other people here who have yet to succumb to the plague like you. This is where Chapter 2: Regroup will begin.
This concludes the walkthrough for Chapter 1 of Valar Mortis.
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Fahad Suleman is an avid fan of fighting games who spends most of his time writing walkthroughs and reviews for cozy indie titles or mashing around in Tekken. If he’s not writing or playing any games, you’ll often find him watching historical videos on YouTube for hours.
