All Shells in Mortal Shell 2
Mortal Shell 2 gives you 8 Shells — warrior husks you possess, each with its own identity. A key constraint shapes every run: only three Shells can be fully upgraded in a single playthrough, so choosing early matters. Rankings live on the Shell tier list; this page is the who's-who.
Tiel
The Shell most players encounter first. Solid fundamentals that carry the opening region and stay usable throughout — a safe first investment.
Proxima
The most-searched Shell of launch week. A flexible mid-game pickup with a devoted community following — has a dedicated page below.
Eredrim
The tank identity returning from the first Mortal Shell, rebuilt around the sequel’s melee-only combat. Familiar ground for veterans.
Gragu
One of the launch meta’s top trio. Forgiving enough for first playthroughs while staying competitive deep into the game.
Smert
Ranked at the top of launch-week tier coverage with a sustained-pressure identity.
Genessa
Consistently named a top Shell in early meta roundups; rewards aggressive tempo play.
Lazlo
Appears late in most players’ unlock order. Community threads rate him workable but niche.
Sariel
The last Shell covered in most launch rankings — a specialist pick rather than a first choice.
How Shells work in the sequel
As in the first game, you fight as a wanderer who possesses fallen warriors — but Mortal Shell 2 spreads its Shells across an interconnected open world, so unlock order depends on your route. Pair your Shell with the right weapon on the best weapons page, and check the collectibles guide for the upgrade materials each Shell needs.
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