The haunting atmosphere of Valor Mortis often leaves players searching for answers in the darkest corners of its world, and Chapter 3 is no exception. Developed by One More Level and Lyrical Games, the dark fantasy title features a series of harrowing side quests that challenge players to look beyond the main narrative path. Among the most unsettling and intricate tasks encountered during this portion of the game is the "Lullaby" quest, which requires players to soothe a restless, crying baby’s ghost.
While the side quest offers substantial rewards for those who see it through, it demands careful navigation and a fair amount of backtracking through hostile territory. The journey to quiet the phantom cries begins roughly halfway through Chapter 3, presenting a chilling detour for players brave enough to investigate.
How to Start ‘Lullaby’ in Valor Mortis
To initiate the "Lullaby" side quest, players must first progress through Chapter 3 until they reach a familiar geographical milestone. After looping around the Fields Lantern three times—a location where players may have previously tackled "The Scarecrow" side quest—and defeating the Volunteer enemy stationed in front of the wagon, the path opens up toward the Marketplace Lantern.
From this vantage point, players should turn left toward the river and enter the house situated immediately on their left. Inside this eerie dwelling, investigating a crib in the first room triggers the quest. The objective is clear yet daunting: find a way to appease the baby’s restless spirit and bring peace to the dilapidated home.
How to Complete ‘Lullaby’ in Valor Mortis
Fulfilling the spirit’s final wish requires venturing outside the immediate safety of the house and retrieving a specific item hidden away in the settlement. While still inside the baby’s house, players can exit through the back door to encounter and defeat two civilian zombies lingering in the backyard. Defeating these foes clears the path to a crucial item lying on the ground behind them: the Weathered Key.
Securing the key is only the first step, as players must then retrace their steps back toward the Marketplace Lantern, pass through the wagon, and turn right. Because enemy placement and respawns can complicate travel in Valor Mortis, players have a couple of strategic options for handling threats along the way. If the formidable Volunteer has respawned in the area, engaging him from the relative cover of the wagon offers a tactical advantage, making it difficult for the enemy to land effective counter-attacks. Alternatively, players looking to bypass the encounter altogether can utilize fast travel, teleporting back to the Fields Lantern and following the alternative route that winds through the hayfields.
Once past the hazards on the other side of the hamlet, players must navigate a series of jumping platforms to reach the opposite side of the river. With the Weathered Key now in their possession, the locked house across the water becomes accessible. Inside this secondary location lies the toy required to put the restless spirit to rest.
Collecting the toy and returning to the initial crib allows players to place the object where it belongs, effectively concluding the haunting side quest. For their trouble, players are rewarded with 1,500 catalysts and the valuable "Tomorrow’s Promise" amber, making the chilling detour well worth the effort in the grim world of Valor Mortis.
