Tips & Tricks

Maximize your gameplay with essential tips, hidden secrets, and XP farming methods.

B Beginner Tips

Perfect parries are the most important skill in Valor Mortis. Spend time in Training Camp practicing timing before progressing.

Hidden chests and documents are everywhere. Check walls, behind crates, and any unusual shadows.

More stamina means more dodges and blocks. Prioritize stamina upgrades over damage early game.

Story documents unlock background lore and sometimes reveal secret locations or treasure.

2.5k XP/run

After completing Chapter 4, return to Alpine Pass. Clear enemies in 3 minutes, restart checkpoint. Best early-game farm.

Time: 3 min Chapter 4+

5k XP/run

Speedrun through Ulm Fortress ignoring main objectives. Kill all soldiers and commanders. Respawn at checkpoint.

Time: 8 min Chapter 3+

8k XP/run

In Chapter 5, after Pratzen Heights capture, clear cavalry camp before advancing. High enemy density.

Time: 5 min Chapter 5

15k XP/run

Post-game only. Challenge Mode lets you fight all bosses consecutively with bonus XP multiplier.

Time: 45 min Post-game

In Chapter 2, find the hidden uniform in the farmhouse basement. Walk past Austrian checkpoints undetected.

Shoot the wooden barrel near Ulm fortress gate. It explodes revealing a secret passage with rare weapon.

Complete all side quests before Chapter 4. Isabelle will invite you to dinner - affects ending sequence.

Never let stamina hit zero. At 0 stamina, you cannot dodge or block for 2 seconds. Always keep 20% minimum.

Use environment to your advantage. Lure multiple enemies to narrow passages where they can't surround you.

Watch enemy attack animations. Most have 0.5s windup. Start your attack during their windup to guarantee hit.

The perfect parry window is 200ms before impact. Audio cue: listen for enemy weapon whoosh, then press block.