Summary
Lords of the Fallenhasthree different magic schoolsin the game that a player can choose from and dedicate their entire playthrough to. Performing these different kinds of magic, however, does require the use of aCatalyst. Every school has different catalysts that scale withRadianceandInferno.
There are a lot of catalysts scattered throughout the game, either stashed behind boxes or given as a reward for completing certain questlines. These are some of the best catalysts players can use and where they might find them.
Updated July 01, 2025 by Waseem Muhammad:Lords of the Fallen has seen multiple updates in the past year after a not-so-exciting launch. The reason for these updates by the developers is to fix the initial bugs and also add more content to the game for the community. While fans are eagerly waiting for a possible DLC, they are still able to try out the new weapons and questlines the game has added.
The Catalysts in the game have not seen a major change throughout the updates and the ones on top are still the best options. This update lists stat information and requirements of all the Catalysts.
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3
16 Radiance and 16 Inferno
D+ Radiance and D+ Inferno
Nohuta Effigyis most probably the first option for many players who do not want tospend a lot of Vigor upgradingRadiance as well as Inferno to buff up the scaling of the spells. Having the highest Spellpower out of all the Umbral catalysts, Nohuta Effigy allows the player to take those low-damaging Umbral spells and increase their damage output by miles.
It can be acquired early inRevelation Depthmaking the rest of the playthrough a walk in the park. Through the early stages of the game, the players can solely focus on taking out enemies quicker from afar because of this catalyst’s use.
Where To Acquire Catalyst
From theSkinstealerboss head down towards the small passageway on the left and keep going forward. Head left twice but not through the door and a dead end will appear. Change intoUmbralandSoulflaythe Umbral Belly to acquire this catalyst.
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15 Radiance
C+ Radiance
Choosing between higher Spellpower or higher scaling can be a difficult thing. However, in the early levels when players do not have many points in Radiance or Inferno, catalysts such asRadiant Purifier Catalystcan make a difference. The catalyst can be acquired very early on inTower of Pennance, depending on the route the player takes for their playthrough.
Having such a high Spellpower catalyst allows for a flexible build. The drawback of having three slots can be noticeable but not to all players, especially those ignoring the Radiance buff spells.
The catalyst is at the bottom of theTower of Pennancejust before the boss fight on the left. Near the elevator, pick up the item lying on the shrine with lit candles on it.
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15 Inferno
C+ Inferno
The catalyst being available after defeating the last boss in the game can be a letdown for some players. However, this does not change the fact thatMiranda’s Touchtakes the Spellpower to the ceiling. The catalyst has only three slots, makingMiner’s Pendantan option for players who want to add another slot.
Multiple spells can benefit a lot from the high Spellpower this catalyst provides such asSeismic SlamandSevering Blades.These spells are good options in PvP as wellif the player is not used to dodging them, allowing the player to deal massive damage with the extra Spellpower.
This catalyst can be acquired after completingDamarose’s Questline. DefeatThe Sundered Monarchand head up to find the items lying on the ground before interacting withAdyr.
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5
20 Radiance and 20 Inferno
A Radiance and A Inferno
For players who have acquired a lot of Vigor and have upgraded their Radiance and Inferno stats up to level 40 must have this catalyst equipped if they want to continue using any type of magic. This is because as the catalyst takes both stats into account and has “A” scaling on max level this allows the players to make a hybrid build if they want.
There are rings in the game that allow the player to use the magic of a different school, allowing players to cast protection magic as well as ranged Umbral or Infernal spells at high damage, annihilating mobs of enemies.
From theVestige of Lost Berescugo up the multiple sets of ladders and head through the archway near theHoly Bulwarkenemy near the bridge. Behind the archway change intoUmbralandSoulflaythe nearby Umbral Belly to acquire this catalyst.
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25 Radiance
S Radiance
Exacter Scriptureearns the second spot because ofhow versatile the catalyst is. It provides five options of Radiance spells that the player can take into the world ofLords of the Fallen. There are a ton of Radiance spells that are quite overpowered and having the Exacter Scripture can make them even more powerful because of the high scaling.
On the max level, the scaling of Radiance reaches “S” making spells likeLucent BeamandOrius' Judgementmelt the bosses' health bar. Players can easily acquire this catalyst early on inSunless Skein.
To acquire this catalyst the players must completeExacter Dunmire’s quest. Simply head to theVestige of Hooded Antuliafter talking with Exacter Dunmire inMother’s Lull. From the Vestige head through the tunnel that leads back to theUpper Calrathand the items should be on the ground along the way.
25 Inferno
S Inferno
Queen Sophesia’s Catalystis the best catalyst for Infernal spells for multiple reasons. Having five slots without having to equip theMiner’s Pendantcan be extremely useful, especially when the player wants to equip damaging as well as buff spells. The catalyst has the highest scaling out of all the other Inferno catalysts reaching “S” when fully maxed out.
The catalyst is acquired later onafter Tortured Prisoner’s questlineso it might not be the first pick for all players. However, having this option for the subsequent playthroughs is a must.
This catalyst can be acquired after finishing theTortured Prisoner’s questline. Alternatively, a player can also acquire it as a drop from the Tortured Prisoner boss fight if they fail to give her theSwaddling Clothbefore fightingThe Sundered Monarch. She appears hostile towards the path leading to the bedroom inBramis Castle.
