Protective Vial item icon

Protective Vial Consumable in Valor Mortis

ConsumableVial
Buy
6,000
Sell
2,000
Max carry
3
Placed
9
Methodology
Data Methodology

Use it to decrease damage taken for a short duration.

Category
ConsumableVial
Location
Vale of Wrath9 placed
Sold by
Louis's Laboratoire6,000 · After Chapter 5
Sell
2,000Catalysts
Max carry
3
Best drop chance
Risen Lancer3%
Related guideValor Mortis Catalyst Farming & Max Level Guide

What it does

Game data

Use it to decrease damage taken for a short duration.

  • You can carry up to 3 at once.

Protective Vial effect in numbers

Game data

Read from the item's gameplay effect, not from the in-game description.

Gives +30% Melee, Ranged, Ignite, Explosive and Stasis resistance for 60 s.

At 6,000 Catalysts for 60 s, the effect costs about 100 Catalysts per second.

Protective Vial effect values
EffectValue
Duration60 s
Resistance to every damage type+30%

Where to find Protective Vial

Game data

9 are placed in the world, in 6 regions. Louis's Laboratoire sells it for 6,000 Catalysts (After Chapter 5, stock: Unlimited). One enemy type drops it at random, best odds 3% from the Risen Lancer.

Pickups and chests

Merchants

Random enemy drops

Data: Steam build 25907482 (1.0 launch). How we source this

University
Full map
Map drawn from the region's own level geometry in the game files (terrain, buildings, water); every marker sits at the exact position of a placed object.

Everything placed in University

Ability altars: 1

Bosses: 1 (The Orphan)

Boss arenas: 1

Chests: 13 (Ferrofluid Flask Power Upgrade, Distilled Blade Material, Distilled Transmutation Material, Masterwork Firearm Parts, Empty Ferrofluid Flask, Lunatic's Grasp, Superior Firearm Parts, Quintessential Transmutation Material)

Keys: 3 (Lift Shaft Key, Library Key, Auditorium Key)

Lanterns: 4 (Main Hall, Laboratories, Sewage Drain, Lift Shaft)

Mouse holes: 1

Letters: 2 (Project Volunteer — Experimental Report, Excerpt from Dr. Moreau's Journal)

Protective Vial is a Vial consumable. 9 copies are placed across 6 regions, #18 of 30 consumable items by placements. If you run short, Louis's Laboratoire sells it for 6,000 Catalysts. One enemy type also drops it, best odds 3% from the Risen Lancer.

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Protective Vial FAQ

Where do you find Protective Vial in Valor Mortis?

9 are placed in the world, in 6 regions. Louis's Laboratoire sells it for 6,000 Catalysts (After Chapter 5, stock: Unlimited). One enemy type drops it at random, best odds 3% from the Risen Lancer. Regions: Vale of Wrath, Cursed Hollow, The Outskirts, City of Orphans, University.

What is Protective Vial used for?

Use it to decrease damage taken for a short duration.

Can you buy Protective Vial?

Yes. Louis's Laboratoire sells it for 6,000 Catalysts (After Chapter 5, stock: Unlimited).

How much does Protective Vial sell for?

Merchants pay 2,000 Catalysts for one.

How long does the Protective Vial last in Valor Mortis?

60 seconds. Gives +30% Melee, Ranged, Ignite, Explosive and Stasis resistance for 60 s. Louis's Laboratoire sells it for 6,000 Catalysts.