Do you need Mortal Shell 2 Guide? The newest Soulslike game that's been released is Mortal Shell 2. Based on the nature of this genre, you start the game with difficulty and struggle right from the beginning. From the moment you enter this world—or rather, get thrown into it—you're faced with tough enemies and limited resources. The game challenges you from the start. But don't worry, these problems won't torment you till the end.
With a few right decisions and the tips I'm giving you in this Mortal Shell 2 guide, the rest of the game will get easier. Fighting bosses will become more manageable, and you'll put an end to resource shortage problems.
So stick with me in this game guide as we go over the tips and mechanics.
Upgrade your weapon at Marrow Keep
The first tip in this Mortal Shell 2 guide is upgrading your weapons, which is super important. The first thing to do when you reach Marrow Keep is upgrade your weapons. It doesn't matter if you're not gonna keep them till the end—don't worry about materials, because later you can melt down weapons to get the materials back. So to make fighting enemies easier, definitely upgrade all your weapons from the start.
Note: To melt down weapons and recover their materials to transfer to another weapon, you need to go to the Outskirts of Mammon.
How to get the first Shell quickly?
Another thing to prioritize right at the start is getting the Tiel shell at Widow's Overlook. This is the fastest shell you can get in the game. If for any reason you can't get it, there's an alternative. You can also get the second shell quickly in the Proxima area. I strongly suggest you search this area early on and don't head to the Outskirts of Mammon, because enemies there are much stronger and can take you down fast.
The importance of getting extra heals
The next priority in this Mortal Shell 2 guide is the Revered Gland item, which you can buy from Merrick's shop inside Marrow Keep. Make sure to do this at the first opportunity, because the Revered Gland gives you an extra heal charge. If you don't want to buy it, you can get it from the Holding Cells dungeon northeast of Widow's Overlook.
Note: Definitely increase your Bond with your Shell to unlock more abilities. Even if you plan to switch it later, you should increase Bond by at least one or two levels because you won't be getting a new Shell that soon.
Fully upgrading Tarstones
Tarstones are items you can slot into your weapon or Shell (like Gems or Perks) to improve your stats or unlock new abilities. You can get these Tarstones by killing enemies. Definitely head east of the Mushroom Village Gate, loot the items before the boss, and beat the boss there to get this item. Otherwise, your Etching Needles will get stuck at level 2.
You need to hand these items to the Tarforge NPC named Franz to unlock upgrades to level 3.
Note: Early in the game, when enemies aren't as tough, upgrade all Tarstones to level 2 first, then take the ones you want to use to level 3.
Managing limited gold resources
Unlike upgrade materials, gold is a valuable and rare resource that's not easy to get. You can earn it by selling items you don't need to Merrick. Be careful with unnecessary spending, like on maps or item locations, unless you really need them.
Note: To collect Gloom that drops on the ground, you don't have to walk over it. You can shoot it with a ranged weapon to collect it.
Important combat tips
Continuing this Mortal Shell 2 guide, I've got some combat tips for you. Let's start with Resolve. Resolve is the resource needed for ranged attacks, and you build it up with regular melee attacks. If you need to use Riposte, follow these steps:
- When an enemy is knocked down, use the recovery window to hit them as much as you can.
- After a parry, perform a heavy attack, then execute a Riposte to deal extra damage while the enemy is staggered during recovery.
Mortal Shell 2 Guide summary
Overall, in this Mortal Shell 2 Guide, I covered the importance of weapon upgrades, how to quickly get the Tiel or Proxima Shells, getting the Revered Gland to improve healing, and resource management. By following these tips, you can power up quickly from the start and enjoy the game instead of suffering through frustrating defeats.
