Chapter I Revival Chapter 1 of 11 · The Battlefield
- Journal steps
- 3
- Lanterns
- 3
- Chests
- 12
- Side Quests
- 1
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Chapter I Revival is chapter 1 of 11 in Valor Mortis, played in The Battlefield. Its journal has 3 steps; the region has 3 Lanterns, 12 chests and 2 letters, and one boss: General Lothaire.
- Location
- The BattlefieldRegion I
- Boss
- General Lothaire1,800 HP · 9 unblockable
- Lanterns
- 3Onslaught Arch
- Chests
- 129 hold Ambers
- Side Quests
- 1Guard Eternal
- Journal steps
- 3
Chapter route, step by step
CalculatedOur recommended order through The Battlefield, Lantern by Lantern: what sits near each one, where the side quests start and how to prepare for the boss. Distances are straight-line metres from the map data.
- Follow the tricolour banner from where you wake and light Onslaught Arch (#101), the region's first Lantern. The game files name it after the flamethrower shrine: the altar that gives you the power of fire (journal step 2) is one of the two ability altars around it.
- Sweep the Onslaught Arch area before moving on — four Amber chests are assigned to it: Bottomless Well and Life Diverted (about 94 m out) and Dilated Moment and Duellist's Focus (about 151 m). The Eternal Guard's Order (269 m) and the Fencer's Journal (154 m) are out here too; they set up Guard Eternal.
- Rest at Trenches (#102). An Empty Ferrofluid Flask lies about 6 m from the Lantern — use it at a Lantern for an extra Ferrofluid Flask. Three more Amber chests are close: Volatile End (34 m), Transmuted Persistence (45 m) and Wound that Heals (77 m), plus a Superior Firearm Parts chest (34 m).
- Light Field Encampment (#103). Its internal name is the 'commander first encounter' Lantern, so treat it as the boss checkpoint, and grab the last two Amber chests — Iron Grip and Butcher's Carnage, both about 80 m away — before you engage.
- Fight General Lothaire, the Eagle-Bearer, about 71 m from Field Encampment: 1,800 Health, 500 Posture, and 9 of his 18 attacks are unblockable, so dodge the red ones instead of blocking. He takes 40% extra fire damage and double damage to the head — lead with your new fire power. He pays 10,000 Catalysts and the Torn Banner achievement.
Tips & missables
All nine Battlefield Ambers come from chests — no enemy drops or quest rewards — so a full sweep of the three Lantern areas collects every one before Chapter II.
Guard Eternal stalls at a blocked path in its second journal entry. If you can't clear it yet, keep going: The Battlefield keeps fast travel, so nothing here is missable.
Lothaire resists Ignite build-up by 30% even though fire damage hurts him more, so count on the raw fire damage rather than a quick burn.
Lanterns in order: what's nearby
| Lantern | Boss | Amber chests | Keys | Side quest clues | Also nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #101 Onslaught Arch | — |  Dilated Moment Bottomless Well Duellist's Focus Life Diverted | — | — | 5 chests · 2 letters · 2 ability altars |
| #102 Trenches | — |  Transmuted Persistence Volatile End Wound that Heals | — | — | 5 chests · 0 letters |
| #103 Field Encampment | General Lothaire ~71 m |  Iron Grip Butcher's Carnage | — | — | 2 chests · 0 letters |
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Chapter I Revival journal
Game dataWilliam's journal entries for this chapter, in order. They describe the story, so they are hidden until you open them.
SpoilerShow all 3 journal steps
- 1
I awoke amidst the dead on the battlefield, my mind a blank as to how I came to be here. Around me lies only death, the stench and silence pressing in like a nightmare. What is this madness? The sole thing I can recall is the tricoloured banner of the empire, fluttering faintly in the wind — it shall guide my path through this horror.
- 2
Travelling forward, I came across a strange altar of sorts, at the centre of which lay some poor creature, almost completely consumed by the plague. His touch... changed me, gave me the power of fire. I don't know what to make of all this, but the power of fire will certainly come in handy in this nightmarish reality within which I find myself.
- 3Final entry
As I march through these shattered ruins, I cannot help but question the very purpose of this war. Where have the common soldiers gone, those men with whom I once shared bread and powder? What foul providence has loosed this red plague upon the land, that it should stain everything within my sight? And why is it that I alone stand with my mind intact? Or perhaps this is just another lie I tell myself...
- 3 journal steps from the game's quest data.
- Played in The Battlefield
Lanterns in The Battlefield
Game dataThe region's Lanterns in the game's numbering order. Rest at each one you find; they are your respawn points.
#101Onslaught ArchOn the Lanterns listShow on map
#102TrenchesOn the Lanterns listShow on map
#103Field EncampmentOn the Lanterns listShow on map
Boss of Chapter I
Game dataCore numbers of the boss fought in this chapter. Open its page for every move and weakness.
| Boss | Health | Posture | Unblockable / attacks | Catalyst reward | Steam players beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 General Lothaire, the Eagle-Bearer | 1,800 | 500 | 9 / 18 | 10,000 | 26.2% |
Unblockable attacks cannot be stopped with a guard; dodge them.
Enemies in Chapter I
Game data7 enemy types placed in The Battlefield.
Collectibles in Chapter I
Game dataAmbers, keys and letters you can pick up in The Battlefield.
Ambers (9)
| Amber | How to get it here |
|---|---|
| Wound that Heals | Treasure chest |
| Butcher's Carnage | Treasure chest |
| Life Diverted | Treasure chest |
| Bottomless Well | Treasure chest |
| Transmuted Persistence | Treasure chest |
| Iron Grip | Treasure chest |
| Dilated Moment | Treasure chest |
| Duellist's Focus | Treasure chest |
| Volatile End | Treasure chest |
- 12 chests (9 with Ambers), no keys and 2 letters are placed in the region.
Letters (2)
Data: Steam build 25907482 (1.0 launch). How we source this
Side quests in Chapter I
Game dataOptional quests that begin in The Battlefield.
| Side quest | Journal steps | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Guard Eternal | 3 | No item or Catalyst reward in the data |
The Battlefield map
Game dataWhere this chapter's Lanterns, chests, keys and letters are placed.
Everything placed in The Battlefield
Ability altars: 2
Bosses: 1 (General Lothaire)
Chests: 12 (Iron Grip, Dilated Moment, Bottomless Well, Duellist's Focus, Crude Blade Material, Superior Firearm Parts, Transmuted Persistence, Butcher's Carnage, Volatile End, Wound that Heals, Life Diverted)
Lanterns: 3 (Onslaught Arch, Trenches, Field Encampment)
Letters: 2 (Eternal Guard's Order, Fencer's Journal)
Chapter I collectible checklist
Tick things off as you go. Progress is saved in this browser and shared with the region page for The Battlefield.
Lanterns (3)
Chests (12)
Letters (2)
Chapter navigation
Chapter I Revival is chapter 1 of 11, set in The Battlefield, with 3 journal steps and 3 Lanterns to rest at. Its boss is General Lothaire; General Lothaire has 1,800 HP, 9 unblockable attacks and pays 10,000 Catalysts. 26.2% of Steam players have beaten General Lothaire. Explore it fully for 12 chests (9 with Ambers), no keys and 2 letters. Ambers obtainable here: Wound that Heals, Butcher's Carnage, Life Diverted, Bottomless Well, Transmuted Persistence, Iron Grip, Dilated Moment, Duellist's Focus, Volatile End. Side quests in this region: Guard Eternal. Next comes Chapter II Regroup.
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Chapter I Revival FAQ
Where does Valor Mortis Chapter I take place?
Chapter I Revival takes place in The Battlefield, region 1 of the campaign. Its first Lantern is Onslaught Arch.
What is the boss of Chapter I in Valor Mortis?
General Lothaire. General Lothaire has 1,800 HP and 9 unblockable attacks, and beating it pays 10,000 Catalysts. 26.2% of Steam players have beaten General Lothaire.
How many Lanterns are in Chapter I?
The Battlefield has 3 Lanterns: Onslaught Arch, Trenches, Field Encampment.
What collectibles are in Chapter I?
The Battlefield holds 12 chests (9 with Ambers), no keys and 2 letters. The checklist on this page tracks them.
Which Ambers can you get in Chapter I?
Wound that Heals (Treasure chest), Butcher's Carnage (Treasure chest), Life Diverted (Treasure chest), Bottomless Well (Treasure chest), Transmuted Persistence (Treasure chest), Iron Grip (Treasure chest), Dilated Moment (Treasure chest), Duellist's Focus (Treasure chest), Volatile End (Treasure chest).
What side quests are in Chapter I?
Guard Eternal start in The Battlefield. Each has its own page with the steps and rewards.
What is the best route through Chapter I Revival in Valor Mortis?
Follow the tricolour banner from where you wake and light Onslaught Arch (#101), the region's first Lantern. The game files name it after the flamethrower shrine: the altar that gives you the power of fire (journal step 2) is one of the two ability altars around it. Sweep the Onslaught Arch area before moving on — four Amber chests are assigned to it: Bottomless Well and Life Diverted (about 94 m out) and Dilated Moment and Duellist's Focus (about 151 m). The Eternal Guard's Order (269 m) and the Fencer's Journal (154 m) are out here too; they set up Guard Eternal.
What can you miss in Chapter I Revival?
All nine Battlefield Ambers come from chests — no enemy drops or quest rewards — so a full sweep of the three Lantern areas collects every one before Chapter II.
What comes after Chapter I?
Chapter II Regroup follows.