All 8 main weapons and 8 sidearms in Mortal Shell 2, ranked in line with launch-week outlet coverage and community consensus. Weapon feel matters more than raw numbers in this game — treat lower tiers as playable, not broken.
S Tier
Name
Role
Why
Axatana
Main weapon
The breakout star of launch week and the community's clear favorite — a transforming blade with reach and speed.
Caged Hystrix
Sidearm
Top-rated sidearm in launch coverage.
Troubadour's Lute
Sidearm
Yes, the lute — one of the most-searched items in the game and a top-tier sidearm pick.
A Tier
Name
Role
Why
Axe and Dagger
Main weapon
Fast dual-wield option rated just below the Axatana.
Black Needle
Main weapon
Precision blade with strong critical pressure.
Veteran's Battle Axe
Main weapon
Heavy single-target commitment weapon that stays reliable all game.
Forgotten Crossbow
Sidearm
Dependable ranged pick.
Naylshotte
Sidearm
Solid A-tier sidearm in launch rankings.
Salvaged Trebuchaxe
Sidearm
Hybrid throw-and-melee tool rated A-tier.
B Tier
Name
Role
Why
Clockwork Scythe
Main weapon
Stylish sweeping option; rated mid-pack at launch.
Great Martyr's Blade
Main weapon
Big, slow greatsword identity — workable with patient play.
The Iconoclast
Main weapon
Unusual moveset that community threads rate as situational.
Ballistazooka
Sidearm
High-impact but clunky.
Triarch Repeater
Sidearm
Volume-fire sidearm rated mid-tier.
C Tier
Name
Role
Why
Obsidian Hammer
Main weapon
Ranked lowest of the main weapons in launch coverage — still finishes the game fine.
Cursed Child
Sidearm
Bottom of the sidearm rankings at launch.
Weapon ranks revised:
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