Valor Mortis All Achievements and Trophy List — Complete Guide

TL;DR

• Valor Mortis has 39 total trophies and achievements across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
• The Platinum is called Nephtis Superioris — earned by collecting all other trophies.
• There are 11 boss kill trophies, all tied to story progression — none are missable.
• Side quest trophies are missable — complete them before the point of no return.
• The trickiest trophies involve weapon-specific feats and chaining combat actions without dying.
• No difficulty-related trophies — the list is completable in a single playthrough with good planning.

Valor Mortis earns its Soulslike credentials in more ways than one — its trophy list is no light stroll either. You’ll need to beat every boss, hunt down every Amber, complete multiple missable side quests, and pull off some genuinely skill-testing combat feats before that Platinum lands.

The good news is that with the right plan, the whole list is achievable in a single playthrough. No difficulty requirement. No multiplayer. No second run needed if you stay organised.

Before diving in, make sure you’ve checked our Valor Mortis fast travel guide so you understand how to get around the world efficiently for collectibles and side quests. And for a complete look at where bosses and chapters sit, our Valor Mortis all chapters list is the reference you need.

How Many Trophies Are in Valor Mortis?

There are 39 trophies and achievements in Valor Mortis. On PlayStation 5, the breakdown is 1 Platinum, 3 Gold, 14 Silver, and 21 Bronze. On Xbox Series X|S, there are 39 achievements plus a Mythic Achievement. On PC via Steam, achievements sync to the same list of 39.

There are no DLC trophies at launch — a Story DLC is planned for 2027, which will likely add its own separate list when it arrives.

Valor Mortis trophy and achievements

Valor Mortis Complete Trophy and Achievement List

Platinum Trophy

• Nephtis Superioris — Obtain all trophies. Unlocks automatically once every other trophy on this list is earned.

Boss Kill Trophies

These 11 trophies are tied entirely to story progression. Defeat each boss and the trophy pops. All are unmissable as long as you complete the campaign. The Shrike is a narrative encounter rather than a traditional fight — you earn Birdwatcher by triggering that rendezvous rather than killing the Shrike outright.

• Torn Banner — Kill General Lothaire, the Eagle-Bearer. (Chapter 2 boss)
• Ultima Ratio Regum — Defeat The Iron Marshall. (Chapter 3 boss)
• Not a Cat Person — Defeat the Sphinx. (Chapter 4 boss)
• Quixotry — Defeat the Slaughtermill. (Chapter 5 boss — yes, the windmill)
• My Dying Bride — Defeat the Bride. (Chapter 6 boss)
• True Oath — Defeat Justicar Aurelius. (Chapter 7 boss)
• Lament of the Limbs — Defeat Experiment 83. (Chapter 8 boss)
• Birdwatcher — Rendezvous with the Shrike. (Story encounter — missable if skipped)
• Coup de Grâce — Defeat the Orphan. (Chapter 9 boss)
• Behemoth — Defeat Nephtis Superioris. (Chapter 10 boss)
• In His Own Image — Defeat the Entity. (Final boss — Chapter 10)

Weapon and Upgrade Trophies

These trophies reward fully engaging with the upgrade systems. Arsenal Absolute is story-tied and unmissable — every weapon and Transmutation is unlocked through campaign progression, with the Shield Transmutation being the last to arrive. The upgrade trophies only require you to max out one weapon or Transmutation — not all of them.

• Arsenal Absolute — Unlock all Weapons and Transmutations. (Unmissable — progresses through story)
• Bladesmith — Upgrade a single Melee Weapon to maximum. (Upgrade any one blade fully at the Church)
• Gun of Glory — Upgrade a single Firearm to maximum. (Upgrade any one firearm fully at the Church)
• Transmutation Artifex — Upgrade a single Transmutation to maximum. (Upgrade any one Transmutation fully at the Church)
• Ambersmith — Gather all Ambers. (Found in chests, from challenging enemies, and as quest rewards — see missables section)

Side Quest Trophies

These six trophies are the ones most likely to be missed. Side quests in Valor Mortis are entirely optional, scattered across different chapters, and several require triggering them in a specific order before story progression locks them out. None of these auto-unlock through normal play. You have to seek them out.

• We Wear the Same Colours — Complete the Oathbound quest. (Defeat all Eternal Guardists across the campaign)
• Aggressive Reconnaissance — Complete the Unheard Farewell quest. (Quest giver found in the broken train car near the Climb Lantern in Chapter 2 — Valley of Ashes)
• A Bitter Cure — Complete the Laudanum quest. (Quest giver in a building near Market Square Lantern in Chapter 7 — The Outskirts; requires investigating the beehives in the valley)
• Blood and Wine — Complete the Curious Case of Seamus Diggory quest. (Quest giver found from the Silent Cannons Lantern in Chapter 6 — Cursed Hollow; investigate the old shack by the water)
• Hand in the Jar — Complete the Deserter quest. (A series of letters that starts the quest; first letter found under the bridge in Chapter 5 — Vale of Wrath)
• The Book of Beasts — Complete the Monster Hunt quest. (Pick up any poster in the City of Orphans in Chapter 8; requires finding every drawing before handing in)

Combat Feat Trophies

These trophies reward specific, skill-based actions in combat. Most require you to use a particular weapon or ability in a specific way. Several are more naturally obtained through normal play once you know what to aim for. A few need deliberate setup.

• Symphony of Steel — Perform 10 Parries without taking damage. (Easiest to earn against slower, predictable early-game enemies; don’t attack between parries — just parry and wait)
• Jackknife — Deal damage with every Melee Weapon, Firearm, and Transmutation without dying. (Plan a full combat run after unlocking all weapons late in the campaign; avoid fighting in groups where one stray hit ends it)
• God’s Trigger — Land 10 consecutive headshots or Weak Point hits without missing. (Aim down sights and take your time; works best on isolated, stationary enemies)
• Hoodsnatcher — Decapitate 3 enemies with a single Claymore attack. (The Claymore is a slow two-handed blade; funnel enemies into a tight group, then swing; works well in corridors or doorways)
• Scattershot — Kill 5 enemies with a single Blunderbuss shot. (The Blunderbuss fires a wide spread; tight enemy clusters are rare but appear in certain patrol routes in later chapters)
• Windhover — Kill 3 enemies with a Pistol while Airborne Aiming. (Use the grapple or a wall jump to get airborne, then switch to pistol and aim down sights at grouped enemies below)
• Aerial Annihilation — Kill an enemy with a headshot after a wall jump. (Requires precise aim immediately after a wall jump; easier with mouse and keyboard on PC)
• Flame Feast — Set 4 enemies on fire with a single Flamethrower use. (Wait for a large cluster of enemies; the Marketplace Lantern barn area in Chapter 3 has a reliable group if used early)
• Statue of Insanity — Fully lock Sergeant Gaspard ‘Cannonhand’ Dubois in Stasis. (Dubois is a named mini-boss; hold Stasis Transmutation on him continuously until he is fully frozen — don’t break off early)
• Abyssal Eviction — Kill an enemy by pushing them into the abyss with Shield Bash. (Requires the Shield Transmutation, which unlocks late in the campaign; position an enemy near a ledge or void drop and bash)
• Fight Fire With Fire — Ignite an enemy while you are also Ignited. (Let an enemy with fire attacks set you alight, then immediately use your own Fire Transmutation before your ignition expires)

Miscellaneous Trophies

Three trophies in this category are almost certainly going to unlock naturally during a normal playthrough — most players will hit them without trying. The fourth is slightly more deliberate.

• Mind the Gap — Die by falling into the abyss. (Walk off a ledge. Done. This will probably happen by accident long before you try for it deliberately)
• Rookie Mistake — Attempt to use a Ferrofluid Flask with none remaining. (Press the heal button when empty; another one that most players hit organically during a tough fight)
• In the Nick of Time — Interact with a Lantern while below 20% Health and with no Flasks remaining. (The trickiest of the three; you need to be in genuinely desperate shape and survive long enough to reach the Lantern. Do not heal. Push through)
• Frenzied Flame — Ignite the bonfire in the castle. (Found in Chapter 10 — Fortress. The bonfire is in a specific room that requires the Fire Transmutation to ignite; approach the bonfire in the castle area and use the Fire ability on it)

Which Trophies Are Missable in Valor Mortis?

Several trophies can be permanently missed if you reach the game’s point of no return without completing them. Here is a clean list of what to watch out for:

• Birdwatcher — The Shrike rendezvous is triggered through a story branch that can be bypassed if you push forward without exploring the relevant area. Find and trigger this encounter before advancing past the late-game point of no return.
• Aggressive Reconnaissance — The quest giver is in Chapter 2. If you finish Valley of Ashes without speaking to them in the broken train car near the Climb Lantern, you cannot go back after Chapter 10’s lock-out.
• Blood and Wine — Starts in Chapter 6. Check the shack near the water at Silent Cannons before leaving Cursed Hollow.
• Hand in the Jar — A letter chain that starts in Chapter 5. If you skip the area under the bridge in Vale of Wrath, you miss the trigger.
• The Book of Beasts — Starts in Chapter 8. Pick up at least one poster in the City of Orphans to begin the quest.
• A Bitter Cure — Starts in Chapter 7. Speak to the quest giver near Market Square in The Outskirts.
• Ambersmith — Some Ambers are quest rewards from the side quests listed above. Missing a quest can mean missing its Amber reward, locking you out of this trophy.
• We Wear the Same Colours — Requires defeating all Eternal Guardists. These are elite enemies that appear across multiple chapters. Miss one before the point of no return and you may lose the trophy for the run.

The safest approach is to complete every side quest and explore every chapter thoroughly before advancing past the Chapter 10 late-game trigger. Fast travel makes revisiting earlier Lanterns easy from Chapter 3 onward — our fast travel guide covers exactly how to use it efficiently.

Tips for Earning the Platinum in Valor Mortis

• Do side quests as you go, not after. Every optional quest is tied to a specific chapter location. The cleanest approach is to complete each quest the moment it becomes available, rather than leaving them all for a post-game sweep that may be partially blocked.
• Pick up every Amber you can find. Ambersmith requires all Ambers, and several come exclusively from side quest rewards. If you miss a quest, you may miss its Amber and lose this Gold trophy entirely for the run.
• Upgrade one weapon of each type early at the Church. Bladesmith, Gun of Glory, and Transmutation Artifex each only require one weapon to be maxed — not all. Commit Catalysts to one melee, one firearm, and one Transmutation consistently and all three will pop naturally before the late game.
• Chase combat trophies in dedicated windows. Trophies like Jackknife (damage with every weapon type without dying) and Symphony of Steel (10 parries without taking damage) are easier against known enemy types in cleared areas. Return to earlier chapters via fast travel and attempt these in safe, controlled conditions.
• The Claymore for Hoodsnatcher, the Blunderbuss for Scattershot. These specific weapons are needed for their respective trophies. Keep them equipped in your loadout when entering rooms with grouped enemies so you don’t miss a clean opportunity.
• Check the Frenzied Flame early in Chapter 10. The bonfire in the Fortress is easy to walk past if you’re focused on the boss fights ahead. Look for it before the final push.

Is There a Difficulty Trophy in Valor Mortis?

No. Valor Mortis does not have a difficulty selector at launch, and there are no difficulty-related trophies in the list. Every trophy is achievable on the game’s single difficulty setting. There is no “complete on hardest mode” requirement blocking the Platinum.

Does Valor Mortis Have DLC Trophies?

Not at launch. The base game has 39 trophies and achievements. A Story DLC is confirmed for 2027, and when it releases it will likely come with its own separate trophy list — as is standard for most soulslike expansions. Those will be tracked separately from the base game Platinum.

New Game Plus is also confirmed for a Q4 2026 update, though it has not been confirmed whether NG+ will add new trophies to the existing list or simply offer a harder replayability mode.

You can pick up Valor Mortis on Steam, the PlayStation Store, or the Xbox store. More details at the official Valor Mortis website.

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