How to clear the In the Name of Art quest in Valor Mortis

The In the Name of Art side quest in Valor Mortis leads players into a grim mystery during the Vale of Wrath chapter. As reported by GamesRadar+, this quest is found near the Under the Bridge lantern and involves tracking down a basement key to uncover a dark secret. For players progressing through this action RPG, the quest is located in a specific vicinity that also contains other optional tasks, such as The Deserter, making it a key stop for those looking to explore everything the early chapter has to offer.

To begin this quest, follow the main path from the Under the Bridge lantern until you spot the only house in the area on the right side of the road. It is a distinct landmark that is impossible to miss. Follow these steps to progress:

Unlock the house: Circle to the back of the house, locate a window, and shoot the glowing spot inside using your pistol. This allows you to gain entry through the front door.

Start the quest: Enter through the front door and go upstairs. Interact with the painting next to the hanging man to reveal a window and view the cliffside platform. This action formally triggers the In the Name of Art quest.

Retrieve the key: Exit the house and look for a path on the right side of the building that leads up to the cliffside area you spotted through the window. Collect the Basement Key located there.

Enter the basement: Return to the house and use the key on the door located at the back of the bottom floor.

Navigate and finish: Fight through the linear basement path, defeating the enemies you encounter. Interact with the blue memory to unlock a door, then continue forward until you find a note lying next to a dead body. Interacting with this note concludes the quest.

Why it matters

Completing this quest rewards you with the Butcher’s Carnage Amber. This item allows your melee attacks to replenish health, providing a valuable sustain mechanic. However, equipping it disables your healing flask, forcing you into a high-risk, high-reward playstyle where survival is entirely dependent on your ability to deal damage. Players should weigh this trade-off carefully, as losing the reliability of the healing flask significantly changes how you approach encounters in the Vale of Wrath, turning your survival strategy into a test of aggression.