- Side Quests
- 6 — none of them missable
- Ambers
- 28 unique (15 upgradeable to Lv3 with duplicates)
- Secret
- Dark Souls bonfire — Fortress > Chapel
Quest & Collectible Tracker
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| Quest / Collectible | Chapter & Area | Trophy | Objectives & Key Steps |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. The Oathbound | Cross-region long quest — ends at the Fortress | We Wear the Same Colours | Hunt the optional Eternal Guardsmen elite enemies scattered across the regions, collect their tokens and use the set to open the hidden chamber in the Fortress. |
| 2. An Unheard Farewell | Ch. 2 Regroup — Valley of Ashes | Aggressive Reconnaissance | Talk to the surviving soldier hiding inside the carriage, track down his missing squadmates across the Valley of Ashes battlefield and report back. |
| 3. The Deserter | Ch. 5 Crime — Vale of Wrath | Hand in the Jar | Follow the deserter's clues and search the Beehives around the Vale of Wrath for the hidden stash. |
| 4. The Curious Case of Seamus Diggory | Ch. 6 Punishment — Cursed Hollow | Blood and Wine | Find Seamus Diggory hiding in the log cabin and bring back the specific blood samples he asks for. |
| 5. Laudanum Quest | Ch. 7 Witch Hunt — The Outskirts | A Bitter Cure | Find the woman sheltering with the orphans in a residential house, locate a bottle of Laudanum in the surrounding area and hand it over. |
| 6. Monster Hunt (17 Drawings) | Ch. 7 Witch Hunt — City of Orphans | The Book of Beasts | Collect all 17 monster drawings hidden across the City of Orphans' streets and sewers. |
| 7. All 28 Unique Ambers | All chapters, every region | Ambersmith | Ambers are the passive-booster trinkets (parry damage, dodge healing and similar). 28 unique kinds exist; 15 can be pushed to Lv3 with duplicate pickups, but the trophy only needs one of each. |
| 8. Castle Bonfire (Easter Egg) | Fortress > Chapel lantern | Frenzied Flame | Follow the exact route below and ignite the planted sword with Fire Transmutation. |
How the 28 Ambers Work
Ambers are Valor Mortis's passive items — think rings or talismans. Each grants a standing bonus such as bonus parry damage or healing on dodge, and 28 distinct kinds are scattered across all chapters.
Fifteen of them have duplicate pickups that raise the Amber to Level 3 for a stronger effect. For the Ambersmith trophy you only need all 28 unique kinds at Level 1, so duplicates are pure upside — equip the ones that match your build (parry builds want the parry-damage line, ranged builds the weak-spot line).
Secret Bonfire Route (Frenzied Flame)
A Dark Souls-style bonfire easter egg hides under the Fortress. The route is short once you know the turns:
- Fast-travel to the Fortress > Chapel lantern and enter the underground section.
- Pole-vault / jump the gap, then go through the sewer door on the left.
- Walk down two consecutive staircases and enter the room on the left.
- Use Fire Transmutation on the sword planted in the ground — the bonfire lights and Frenzied Flame unlocks.
Nothing Here Expires
No side quest or collectible in Valor Mortis becomes unobtainable as the main story advances. After defeating the Chapter 11 final boss you are returned to the last lantern, and from there you can fast-travel into any previous region to finish quests, Ambers, drawings and the bonfire at your own pace.
Sources & Verification
- PowerPyx — Valor Mortis Trophy Guide & RoadmapCommunity Guide · 2026-10-13
- Insider Gaming — How to Ignite the Castle Bonfire in Valor MortisCommunity Guide · 2026-10-13