{
  "id": 14476871,
  "title": "'Homesick' quest walkthrough in Valor Mortis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/homesick-quest-walkthrough-in-valor-mortis",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T14:46:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/valor-mortis-homesick-quest-walkthrough/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "To tackle the Homesick quest in Valor Mortis, you'll need to embark on a detective mission to uncover the fate of a missing father. This intriguing side quest is nestled within Chapter 4 of Valor Mortis, following your defeat of The Iron Marshall and reunion with Louis. The story begins in The Caverns, a region you'll encounter shortly after returning to the Abandoned Church.\n\nYour quest starts in the first tunnel behind the Last Sunlight Lantern, adjacent to a campfire. Engage with the woman's ghost and collect the Longing Wife Letter, which will kickstart the Homesick quest. Your mission: discover why the father couldn't reunite with his family.\n\nTo progress, venture into the large cave chamber ahead. Beware of regular zombie farmers, but be cautious of elite enemies like the one resting at the campfire. Avoid all ground holes except the last one in the far left corner, revealed by torchlight at the bottom. Dropping down reveals an underground quay filled with enemies. Stay away from the grappling point, which is a trap, and instead climb the ledge to the right to shoot a red explosive barrel. This will eliminate many minor enemies and allow you to snipe the rest.\n\nNext, focus on the Risen Grenadier on your left. Wait for him to stand beneath the glowing orb on the ceiling, then destroy the orb to defeat him. Retrieve the Death Notice from the boat behind him and collect the Lucky Shot amber from the treasure chest. Finally, return to the campfire where you first encountered the ghosts, read the Death Notice aloud, and complete the Homesick side quest. You'll earn 2,000 catalysts and the Bottomless Well amber.",
  "summary": "Here's how to complete the \"Homesick\" Chapter 4 side quest in Valor Mortis, including how to start the quest.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "PC Gamer",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/how-to-complete-an-unheard-farewell-in-valor-mortis",
        "published": "2026-10-13T17:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Polygon",
        "title": "How to unlock fast travel in Valor Mortis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/how-to-unlock-fast-travel-in-valor-mortis",
        "published": "2026-10-13T17:01:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}