In Lords of the Fallen you cast three types of magic which are Radiance, Inferno, and Umbral, but to do this, you’ll need a Catalyst. At the start of the game, you won’t have access to one unless you pick one of the starting classes that come equipped with a Catalyst such as the Orian Preacher (Radiance), Pyric Cultist (Inferno), and the Putrid Child (Secret Umbral Class). Whether you’re looking for a Radiant Catalyst to start your journey with, or you’re looking for the best Radiance Catalyst to upgrade, read here.

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The Orian Preacher starting class comes equipped with a Radiant Catalyst. If you don’t select this at the beginning, you’ll need to wait a while before getting one.

Where to Find Radiant Catalysts¶

The first Radiant Catalyst you can find is by purchasing it from Exacter Dunmire who can be found at the Skyrest Hub which you’ll access after defeating a boss on the bridge outside of it. Exacter Dunmire can be found just in front of the Vestige in Skyrest the first time you reach the place, then he’ll move down the ramp to the left of the Vestige (if you’re looking at it) after speaking to him.

Every Radiant Catalyst Location¶

Here is a list of every Radiant Catalyst you can find in the game:

Name	Location	Spell Power	Min. Scaling	Max. Scaling	Spell Slots
Orian Preacher Catalyst	Start as the Orian Preacher Class or Purchase from Exacter Dunmire in Skyrest.	100	C-	A-	3
Agony’s Light	Low drop-rate loot from the Ardent Penitents (Spiked Helmet Enemy) predominantly found in Pilgrim’s Perch.	135	D	C	3
Wilmarc’s Catalyst	Found behind the Petrified Woman in Forsaken Fogfen (through shortcut door next to Valade, to the left).	100	C+	A	4
Abbess Chalice	Defeat the boss in the Abbey of the Hallowed Sisters.	94	B-	A+	5
Exacter Scripture	Found in Upper Calrath.	93	C-	S	5
Radiant Purifier Catalyst	Looted at the bottom of the Tower of Penance near the shrine that is lit up by candles	135	C-	C+	3

Best Radiant Catalyst in Lords of the Fallen¶

Out of the six Radiant Catalysts available, some of them will be better if you ignore the scaling. Radiant Purifier Catalyst and Agony’s Light have a huge 380 Spell Power at +10, but their scaling doesn’t go past C+. Meanwhile, Wilmarc’s Catalyst and Abbess Chalice have a modest 212/226 Spell Power, and can scale up to A/A-. Then you have the beginning Orian Preacher Catalyst which has a Spell Power of 240 at +10, and can also reach an A-. Finally, you have the Exacter Scripture which has 192 Spell Power at +10, but it’s the only one that can reach S rank.

So, if you’re only using Radiance magic on the side, or you want the best Radiant Catalyst without the need to upgrade it. The Agony’s Light or Radiant Purifier Catalyst is your best bet. However, if you’re a pure caster, or you will heavily invest in the Radiance stat, then any of Wilmarc’s Catalyst, Abbess Chalice, and Orian Preacher Catalyst will be better. Finally, if you’re taking Radiance really high (think 40/50), then the Exacter Scripture comes out on top.

Radiant Catalyst Upgrade Cost¶

To reach the maximum scaling of a Catalyst, you’ll need to upgrade it to +10. With each upgrade, the scaling will increase, and the Spell Power will marginally go up. Every Catalyst will cost the same amount of materials which are as follows:

• +1: Small Deralium Fragment x2
• +2: Small Deralium Fragment x4
• +3: Regular Deralium Nuggets x1
• +4: Regular Deralium Nuggets x2
• +5: Regular Deralium Nuggets x4
• +6: Large Deralium Shards x2
• +7: Large Deralium Shards x4
• +8: Large Deralium Shards x6
• +9: Large Deralium Shards x8
• +10: Deralium Chunk x1

More Catalyst Guides¶

• All Inferno Catalysts Locations
• All Umbral Catalysts Locations
• Soft Caps and Scaling Explained