Dominatus Survival Amber
- Ranks
- I–III
- Copies in the game
- 3
- Regions
- 3
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Dominatus is a Survival Amber in Valor Mortis. Restores Health when performing Critical Attacks. The game places 3 copies across 3 regions (Treasure chest, Elite enemy drop); the first is in Valley of Ashes.
- Ranks
- I–IIIRank = copies held, up to III
- Copies in the game
- 3#6 of 29 Ambers by copies
- First found
- Valley of AshesTreasure chest, Elite enemy drop
- Flat healing per Critical Attack
- 20 → 30Rank I → rank III
- Nearest Lantern
- Military CampTo the first chest, 43 m
- Type
- Survival5 other Ambers of this type
How to use Dominatus
CalculatedDominatus heals you on every Critical Attack: 20 flat Health plus a 50% healing value at rank I, rising to 30 Health and 100% at rank III (rank II is interpolated). Copies come from a chest in Valley of Ashes, the Shambling Civilians elite in Caverns and a chest in The Outskirts.
Critical Attacks follow a Posture break, and parries break Posture fastest, so Dominatus belongs in a parry build with Duellist's Focus. With the Rapier (150 Posture per perfect parry, against 100 with the Saber) breaks come quickest. It also tops you up for Perfectionism and covers the missing flasks of Butcher's Carnage.
Written from the Amber's own parameters, where its copies are placed and its listed pairings; rank II values marked as interpolated are estimates between rank I and rank III.
What Dominatus does
Game dataThe game's description, then the numbers behind it at each rank.
Restores Health when performing Critical Attacks.
| Effect | Rank I | Rank II † | Rank III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat healing per Critical Attack | 20 | 25 | 30 |
| Healing per Critical Attack | +50% | +75% | +100% |
† Rank II is interpolated: the game's curve table defines only rank I and rank III for this Amber.
Attributes it changes
- Healing per Critical Attack I 20 · II 25 · III 30 · replaced by the Amber's value
- Flat healing per Critical Attack I 20 · II 25 · III 30 · added on top of your current value
Data: Steam build 25907482 (1.0 launch). How we source this
Where to find Dominatus
Game dataEvery copy in the game data, in campaign order, with the Lantern nearest to each chest.
| # | Source | Location | Details | Nearest Lantern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Treasure chest | Valley of Ashes | Show on the map | Military Camp · 43 m away |
| 2 | Elite enemy drop | Caverns |  Elite Shambling Civilians | — |
| 3 | Treasure chest | The Outskirts | Show on the map | Breach · 31 m away |
Lantern distances are straight-line distances from the game's placement data, not walking routes.
Everything placed in Valley of Ashes
Ability altars: 1
Chests: 14 (Ferrofluid Flask Power Upgrade, Potent Concoction, Perfect Copy, Marksman's Bane, Empty Ferrofluid Flask, Superior Firearm Parts, Pure Blade Material, Indestructible Shell, Surplus, Perfectionism, Dominatus)
Lanterns: 6 (Military Camp, The Other Side, Demolished Path, The Climb, Quarry, Guidepost)
Letters: 3 (Letter to all Commanding Officers of the Line Infantry, James' Letter to a Friend Back Home, Denunciatory Letter)
How to rank up Dominatus
CalculatedEach copy you pick up adds a rank. In campaign order, this is where each rank becomes possible.
- Rank I · Flat healing per Critical Attack 20 · from Valley of Ashes
- Rank II · Flat healing per Critical Attack 25 · from Caverns
- Rank III · Flat healing per Critical Attack 30 · from The Outskirts
Equipping Perfect Copy raises this Amber by one rank while it is below rank III: Perfect Copy
What Dominatus pairs with
CalculatedPairings drawn from the two Ambers' own descriptions and numbers: what feeds it, and what works against it.
- Works with
PerfectionismDominatus restores Health on every Critical Attack, which helps you stay at the full Health that Perfectionism needs. - Works with
Butcher's CarnageButcher's Carnage removes flask healing; Dominatus gives you Health back another way. - Works with
Duellist's FocusDuellist's Focus widens the melee parry window, and Dominatus turns the Critical Attacks you land into healing.
Survival Ambers compared
| Amber | Ranks | Copies | First found | At best rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Dominatus | I–III | 3 | Valley of Ashes | Flat healing per Critical Attack 30 |
 Wound that Heals | I–III | 4 | The Battlefield | Health regeneration 0.1 |
 Bountiful Harvest | I–III | 1 | City of Orphans | Health per Remnant +5% |
| Butcher's Carnage | I–III | 3 | The Battlefield | Health per melee hit +10% |
 Payback | I | 1 | University | Explosion damage 20 |
 Indestructible Shell | I–III | 3 | Valley of Ashes | Explosion resistance +60% |
Try it in five slots with the rest of your setup in the Amber Build Planner
Achievement
Steam stats- Ambersmith · Gather all Ambers. · 0.6% of Steam players
Every Amber counts toward it, so Dominatus is one of the 29 you need.
Dominatus is one of 29 Ambers in Valor Mortis and belongs to the Survival group, with 3 copies in the game (#6 of 29 by supply). Its Flat healing per Critical Attack goes from 20 at rank I to 30 at its best. You can stack it to rank III: the third copy becomes available in The Outskirts. It works well with Perfectionism, Butcher's Carnage, Duellist's Focus.
See Also
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Dominatus FAQ
How do you get Dominatus in Valor Mortis?
Dominatus has 3 copies in the game data (Treasure chest, Elite enemy drop) across Valley of Ashes, Caverns, The Outskirts. The first is in Valley of Ashes. Elite enemy drop: Shambling Civilians (Caverns). The nearest Lantern to its first chest is Military Camp in Valley of Ashes, about 43 m away.
Is Dominatus worth equipping?
It depends on your build: Dominatus gives Flat healing per Critical Attack 30 at its best rank. With 3 copies in the game you can stack it to rank III. It works well with Perfectionism, Butcher's Carnage, Duellist's Focus.
What does Dominatus do at rank III?
At rank III its Flat healing per Critical Attack is 30, up from 20 at rank I. You need three copies; the third becomes available in The Outskirts.
What does Dominatus do?
Restores Health when performing Critical Attacks. In numbers: Flat healing per Critical Attack 30, Healing per Critical Attack +100%.
What Ambers go well with Dominatus?
Dominatus restores Health on every Critical Attack, which helps you stay at the full Health that Perfectionism needs. Butcher's Carnage removes flask healing; Dominatus gives you Health back another way. Duellist's Focus widens the melee parry window, and Dominatus turns the Critical Attacks you land into healing.
Does Dominatus count for an achievement?
Yes: Ambersmith needs every one of the 29 Ambers, Dominatus included. 0.6% of Steam players have it.
How do you use Dominatus in Valor Mortis?
Dominatus heals you on every Critical Attack: 20 flat Health plus a 50% healing value at rank I, rising to 30 Health and 100% at rank III (rank II is interpolated). Copies come from a chest in Valley of Ashes, the Shambling Civilians elite in Caverns and a chest in The Outskirts. Critical Attacks follow a Posture break, and parries break Posture fastest, so Dominatus belongs in a parry build with Duellist's Focus. With the Rapier (150 Posture per perfect parry, against 100 with the Saber) breaks come quickest. It also tops you up for Perfectionism and covers the missing flasks of Butcher's Carnage.