Surplus Utility Amber
- Ranks
- I–III
- Copies in the game
- 3
- Regions
- 3
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Surplus is a Utility Amber in Valor Mortis. You will gain more Catalysts when killing enemies. The game places 3 copies across 3 regions (Treasure chest); the first is in Valley of Ashes.
- Ranks
- I–IIIRank = copies held, up to III
- Copies in the game
- 3#10 of 29 Ambers by copies
- First found
- Valley of AshesTreasure chest
- Extra Catalysts
- +10% → +15%Rank I → rank III
- Nearest Lantern
- Military CampTo the first chest, 66 m
- Type
- Utility2 other Ambers of this type
How to use Surplus
CalculatedSurplus adds 10% more Catalysts per kill at rank I, 12.5% at rank II and 15% at rank III. Its three copies sit in chests in Valley of Ashes, Caverns and The Outskirts, so the full bonus only comes in region VII.
It costs nothing in a fight except an Amber slot, so it fits whenever you are farming or saving for levels: at 15%, every 10,000 Catalysts from kills becomes 11,500. Swap it out for a combat Amber before boss fights, and pair it with Warrior's Fury to move between groups faster.
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 Surplus does
Game dataThe game's description, then the numbers behind it at each rank.
You will gain more Catalysts when killing enemies.
| Effect | Rank I | Rank II | Rank III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extra Catalysts | +10% | +12.5% | +15% |
Data: Steam build 25907482 (1.0 launch). How we source this
Where to find Surplus
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 · 66 m away |
| 2 | Treasure chest | Caverns | Show on the map | Old Mine · 97 m away |
| 3 | Treasure chest | The Outskirts | Show on the map | Market Square · 89 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 Surplus
CalculatedEach copy you pick up adds a rank. In campaign order, this is where each rank becomes possible.
- Rank I · Extra Catalysts +10% · from Valley of Ashes
- Rank II · Extra Catalysts +12.5% · from Caverns
- Rank III · Extra Catalysts +15% · from The Outskirts
Equipping Perfect Copy raises this Amber by one rank while it is below rank III: Perfect Copy
What Surplus pairs with
CalculatedPairings drawn from the two Ambers' own descriptions and numbers: what feeds it, and what works against it.
- Works with
Warrior's FurySurplus pays more Catalysts per kill and Warrior's Fury speeds you up after each kill: a natural pair for farming runs.
Utility Ambers compared
| Amber | Ranks | Copies | First found | At best rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Surplus | I–III | 3 | Valley of Ashes | Extra Catalysts +15% |
 Perfect Copy | I | 1 | Valley of Ashes | On/off effect |
 Silent Squeak | I | 1 | City of Orphans | On/off effect |
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 Surplus is one of the 29 you need.
Surplus is one of 29 Ambers in Valor Mortis and belongs to the Utility group, with 3 copies in the game (#10 of 29 by supply). Its Extra Catalysts goes from +10% at rank I to +15% at its best. You can stack it to rank III: the third copy becomes available in The Outskirts. It works well with Warrior's Fury.
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Surplus FAQ
How do you get Surplus in Valor Mortis?
Surplus has 3 copies in the game data (Treasure chest) across Valley of Ashes, Caverns, The Outskirts. The first is in Valley of Ashes. The nearest Lantern to its first chest is Military Camp in Valley of Ashes, about 66 m away.
Is Surplus worth equipping?
It depends on your build: Surplus gives Extra Catalysts +15% at its best rank. With 3 copies in the game you can stack it to rank III. It works well with Warrior's Fury.
What does Surplus do at rank III?
At rank III its Extra Catalysts is +15%, up from +10% at rank I. You need three copies; the third becomes available in The Outskirts.
What does Surplus do?
You will gain more Catalysts when killing enemies. In numbers: Extra Catalysts +15%.
What Ambers go well with Surplus?
Surplus pays more Catalysts per kill and Warrior's Fury speeds you up after each kill: a natural pair for farming runs.
Does Surplus count for an achievement?
Yes: Ambersmith needs every one of the 29 Ambers, Surplus included. 0.6% of Steam players have it.
How do you use Surplus in Valor Mortis?
Surplus adds 10% more Catalysts per kill at rank I, 12.5% at rank II and 15% at rank III. Its three copies sit in chests in Valley of Ashes, Caverns and The Outskirts, so the full bonus only comes in region VII. It costs nothing in a fight except an Amber slot, so it fits whenever you are farming or saving for levels: at 15%, every 10,000 Catalysts from kills becomes 11,500. Swap it out for a combat Amber before boss fights, and pair it with Warrior's Fury to move between groups faster.