Mortal Shell 2

Mortal Shell 2 hides more than it explains. Shells change how you take a hit rather than how you swing, tarstones are scattered behind optional routes, and several of the best items sit behind a door the game never mentions. Our coverage runs to every boss, every tarstone we have found, and the secret areas people finish the game without seeing.

Common questions

How many shells are in Mortal Shell 2?

Ten. Harros, Eredrim, Genessa, Gragu, Lazlo, Proxima, Sariel, Smert, Solomon and Tiel. Two of them are stored under a different internal name, which is why searching for them often turns up nothing.

How many weapons and sidearms are there?

Ten weapons and eight sidearms. The Axatana counts once as a weapon but exists in two forms, an axe and a pair of katanas, and swaps between them mid-combo.

Did the Week 1 Update change the bosses?

Yes. The Monolith, Zmey and the Lost Child were all named in the rebalance, and the riposte system was reworked so its damage now scales with enemy health. Boss guides recorded before 29 August 2026 have sound routes and unverified timings.