Valor Mortis Guide | How to Unlock Fast Travel

Fast travel is an essential exploration feature in Valor Mortis, allowing players to revisit previously discovered locations without traveling through dangerous environments repeatedly. With interconnected regions, hidden collectibles, and pathways that require additional abilities, fast travel becomes increasingly important as the campaign progresses.

However, the feature is not available immediately. Players must progress through the main story, defeat a specific boss, and activate a Lantern before unlocking the ability to travel between discovered checkpoints.

This guide explains how to unlock fast travel in Valor Mortis, including the requirements, how to use Lanterns, and how to return to previously explored areas.

How to Unlock Fast Travel in Valor Mortis

Fast travel becomes available after defeating General Lothaire, the Eagle-Bearer, during Chapter 2: Regroup. Once the boss is defeated, players gain access to the Abandoned Church, which serves as the game's central hub.

However, simply defeating General Lothaire does not automatically unlock fast travel. You must activate the Lantern inside the Abandoned Church to enable the feature.

To unlock fast travel:

• Progress through Chapter 2 until reaching the Abandoned Church.
• Defeat General Lothaire, the Eagle-Bearer, outside the church entrance.
• Enter the Abandoned Church and speak with James.
• Locate the Lantern near the church entrance.
• Interact with the Lantern and select Rest.
• A tutorial message will confirm that fast travel is now available.

Once unlocked, the Travel option appears in the Lantern menu, allowing you to teleport between previously discovered checkpoints. 

How to Fast Travel Between Lanterns

Lanterns serve as checkpoints and fast-travel destinations throughout Valor Mortis. Every Lantern you discover and activate becomes part of your available travel network.

To fast travel between locations:

• Approach any activated Lantern.
• Interact with it to open the Lantern menu.
• Select the Travel option.
• Choose a previously discovered region and Lantern.
• Confirm your selection to travel directly to that checkpoint.

Fast travel does not require Catalysts or special consumable items, allowing you to revisit unlocked locations whenever the feature is available.

However, you cannot travel to Lanterns that have not been discovered or activated.

How to Return to Previously Explored Areas

Returning to earlier locations is particularly important because certain pathways cannot be accessed during your initial visit.

As William progresses through the campaign, he unlocks traversal abilities such as Nephtoglobin Grapple and Platform Control, allowing him to access additional areas.

Fast travel makes revisiting these locations considerably easier, especially when searching for:

• Hidden collectibles and treasure chests.
• Weapon and Transmutation upgrade materials.
• Previously inaccessible shortcuts.
• Optional exploration routes and side quests.
• Ambers and Ferrofluid Flask upgrades.

For example, unlocking Nephtoglobin Grapple allows you to revisit parts of the Valley of Ashes and reach previously inaccessible areas.

Why Is Fast Travel Unavailable?

Sometimes the Travel option may become temporarily unavailable even after unlocking the feature.

This can happen during specific story sequences or active boss encounters.

If fast travel is unavailable:

• Check whether you are currently involved in a boss encounter.
• Progress through the current story objective.
• Return to an activated Lantern once the encounter ends.
• Check whether the Travel option becomes available again.

Certain story sequences temporarily restrict Lantern travel, but these restrictions are not permanent

Best Tips for Using Fast Travel

Fast travel is especially useful when managing exploration and character progression.

Activate every Lantern you encounter, even if you do not intend to revisit the location immediately. This gives you more travel destinations later.

You should also consider returning to the Abandoned Church regularly to upgrade weapons, manage equipment, and prepare for difficult encounters.

When collecting upgrade materials or completing optional objectives, use the nearest Lantern to minimize unnecessary travel through previously cleared areas.

Final Thoughts

Unlocking fast travel in Valor Mortis requires defeating General Lothaire during Chapter 2 and activating the Lantern inside the Abandoned Church. Once available, the feature allows players to move between discovered Lanterns and revisit earlier locations.

Make sure to activate every Lantern while exploring, as doing so creates additional fast-travel destinations and makes collecting hidden rewards considerably easier.

FAQ

Q. When do you unlock fast travel in Valor Mortis?

A. Fast travel unlocks after defeating General Lothaire in Chapter 2 and resting at the Abandoned Church Lantern.

Q. How do you fast travel in Valor Mortis?

A. Interact with an activated Lantern, select Travel, and choose a previously discovered Lantern as your destination.

Q. Can you fast travel from anywhere in Valor Mortis?

A. No. Fast travel requires interacting with an activated Lantern rather than opening a travel menu from anywhere in the world.

Q. Why can't I fast travel in Valor Mortis?

A. Fast travel may be temporarily restricted during certain story sequences or boss encounters. Complete the current objective and return to a Lantern to regain access.